Step Thirteen: Research the Pros--Be an Artist... and Know How to Deal with Industry Indecency

1. Research the Pros--professionals are professionals for a reason... they know how to work the business and get noticed for their talent and acquired skill! No wonder they have become stars. They deserve to be stars! I came across some celebrity auditions. Impressive if you ask me. Thought i'd share. Very cool. I love love love these actresses. Oh! Speaking of which, never feel embarrassed for liking or wanting to emulate anyone you admire, no matter how different or unusual (or on the other side of the spectrum: mainstream or fad-like) it may appear to be. You are an artist, so appreciate and aspire like an artist.

Not to mention, i came across this blog that is written anonymously by some successful actress. Check it out. It helps to visualize yourself being successful in what you love too! http://theworkingactress.com/

The Following Videos:
1st is Emma Stone for Easy A. [monologue]
2nd is Sandra Bullock (not sure what for). [monologue]
3rd is Rachel McAdams for The Notebook [dialogue with Ryan Gosling].

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2) Know How to Deal: too many young people (girls and women mostly) are taken advantage of in the acting biz. Know who you are and what you will and will not stand for.

i came across this suuuper disturbing video. it's a couple of students acting out a scene from When Harry Met Sally.. then the teacher takes it wayyyyyyyyyyy too far. I wanted to yell at this girl and tell her that's it's okay for you to stand up for yourself! if you FEEL like something is wrong, then it probably IS wrong.

CAUTION: this is TV-MA for sexual innuendo and strong language.

although it has very mature content, it sure makes me thankful for my strong sense of right and wrong.  it's good because it prepares you to react properly in a situation like this, instead of just being in complete shock and confusion. now ain't no way in hell i'd allow an acting teacher treat me this way.

btw, i later found out it was in the Sundance Film Festival '09. So it's not actually real.. i think.