Yesterday's ITS Workshop featured Aaron Marcus - professional actor and commercial model. One of the coolest things about Aaron is that he does make his living as an actor/model, but chose NOT to make the move to LA or NYC and instead resides with his family in Maryland.
Aaron also gives seminars all over the country on HOW to do what he does. He's written a book, has a monthly news letter, and a website, but he is about the most down to earth guy you could ever meet. He answered all kinds of questions (even from the kids), and gave invaluable advice regarding auditions, go-sees, what to do when you get a job, what NOT to do when you get a job and other important industry "stuff". He also treated us as if we were starting from scratch, but without talking down to us. It's easy for people to forget that the only way to gain experience is by doing jobs, but in your first few jobs, you don't have that experience, so you don't know what you're doing. Double-edged sword.
Anyway, if you have any interest in "the business" and every get a chance to hear Aaron speak, it would be well worth it.
Aaron's IMDb Page
Aaron's Website - How to Model
Aaron's Facebook Page
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