Actor Growth

Okay, so a semi update about what is happening so far that is kind of interesting. As I mentioned in a previous entry I sent the acting coach an e-mail about wanting to focus more on the business side of my career. So far that has remained unanswered and usually the workshop takes place on Sundays.

So just today I did get an e-mail from him but it was a mass one sent to everyone as it was an audition side breakdown for the class. This worries me for two reasons. One, it seems like my e-mail was completely ignored. The second reason why this is making me wonder a bit is that after quickly glancing at the sides this seems like a very serious/dramatic piece.

You guys may remember that before the coach told me that I don’t really need to work on these types of roles anymore as my weakness is more with genres like romantic comedies which is what he said he would try to give me from then on. Now there is actually someone in the class who says that drama/serious roles are his weak points and I know he said that he was returning to the program for sure next month.

Unfortunately, one part of my head is saying that the coach has completely blown me off now knowing that there is a high chance that I won’t be returning if I don’t accomplish my business goal. Hence, I am more like just a number to deal with until this month is over since I already paid for the workshop.

Was all that talk about wanting to offer me help and guidance just a sales tactic? I really don’t want to believe that is indeed what is happening here as he seemed so genuine in so many cases. That would kind of suck too if that is what it is going to turn out to be as I genuinely wanted to give that school a good word too to help them grow. I know how hard it is for artists to find genuine schools that are not in it just for the money for example.

On the flipside, I remember last time my e-mail was completely ignored too and he responded to me with a funny text message saying that he was “horrible” and all. Seems to be a common theme that he has a very forgetful memory in that sense which is ironic for an actor considering the amount of dialog you need to always remember. lol. (Probably is the case here again)

I guess one good thing about documenting my journey thus far is that if this whole thing does turn out to be like a sham where it was all about getting money from me then you can all see the tactics that were used on me to keep me going initially. On the other hand, if everything still works out and I get the support as advertised along with what was told to me then you can see how patience is a virtue.