BONUS #2 - How to keep your nose clean and keep your moral compass

We all know LA can be a fun place to visit.  Hitting the nightclubs, hanging on Sunset Strip, getting lost on the beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu…But never lose track of what you came to do.  You traveled up to 3000 miles to be a working actor.  Don’t let addictions or bad personal habits get in the way of your future.  LA is NDA!!!  What does NDA mean???

• 1. What you need to do as an actor before you leave your hometown
• 2. Network with your friends and come to LA together as a strong team
• 3. How much money you need to get to LA and stay in LA
• 4. Where you should live in Los Angeles
• 5. What to do for work to supplement your acting career
• 6. How to efficiently travel on the LA roadways
• 7. How to set appropriate, progressive career goals
• 8. Understanding “branding” and your unique skillset as a performer
• 9. Where you should take class based on your acting technique
• 10. How to improve your auditioning and cold-reading skills
• 11. What you need to get from your headshots
• 12. How to properly format your resume
• 13. What you need from your demo reels
• 14. What periodical publications you must read
• 15. Understanding the electronic age – what websites you need to utilize
• 16. If, when, and where to do casting workshops
• 17. How and when to go after agents and should I sign with a manager
• 18. How and when to get into the unions
• 19. To do or not to do background work
• 20. Where and when to do showcases
• 21. How to find the “hidden entertainment money”
• 22. Where to perform live and be seen and heard
• 23. What pitfalls and scams to avoid
• 24. Budgeting for acting - How much money to spend monthly
• 25. Auditioning do’s and don’ts – How to look like a seasoned veteran
• BONUS #1 - How to control your own destiny and create content for yourself
• BONUS #2 - How to keep your nose clean and keep your moral compass