by Jodie Bentley One thing became very clear during the iPerform Industry Panel we co-hosted recently with two agents and a casting director – we are all in the same boat. Agents are getting fewer appointments for their clients; casting directors are in search of their next job; agents are hoping enough income is being ...…
by Jodie Bentley Yay, spring is here! Other than the daffodils blooming, I am reminded of spring’s arrival by the barrage of spring cleaning newsletters in my inbox. Yes, I know I am writing one as well, a little ironic, but before we can ‘spring clean’ our outer worlds I believe we need to look ...…
by Kevin Urban Happy St. Patty’s Day! As I started to contemplate this newsletter and the day that it would be sent out, I began to think of all things green…bagels…. cookies…. shamrock shakes ,…. And then I thought of the “Luck of the Irish” and that brought me to my recent meeting with my ...…
by Kevin Urban I just finished reading President Obama’s book “The Audacity of Hope” and in it he talks about his values and how they were shaped. I have to be honest, I like what this man stands for and, so far as I can see, he has stayed true to the core values that ...…
by Jodie Bentley Happy New Year! I love the start of the new year. We all get another opportunity to really take risks, and another chance to fully commit to what we want in our lives and in our careers. The key is to do so with determination. 2008 was the year of empowerment here ...…
by Jodie Bentley This year has flown by. As the leaves fall and the holidays approach, look back on this year and examine all there is to be grateful for. NYC is a fast-paced crazy town and so is our profession! Sometimes weeks will go by and I’ll realize what happened to the ‘let’s get ...…
by Kevin Urban If you haven’t figured it out by now, we are a huge fan of systems. And with the economy the way it is, having a financial plan and financial system is an important part of everyone’s life. Having the right plan in place will help you make sound financial decisions to get ...…
by Jodie Bentley Well, summer is coming to a close. Whether you have been auditioning all summer, working on your business skills, performing, or relaxing in the sun, the official audition season is right around the corner. Ugly Betty is shooting in NYC now, all the Law & Order’s come off their summer hiatus, and ...…
by Kevin Urban I moved to New York to pursue my passion – acting. I knew I wanted to be in a Broadway Show, be on a soap, and in a movie too. When I got here I was overwhelmed, uncertain where to begin! I had some goals in my head, I knew certain steps, ...…
by Jodie Bentley For years I thought I could do everything myself. Whether it was saving money, or ego, or not enough time, or whatever other excuses I could come up with –I tried to do it all. From teaching myself to do a pirouette, to working on my monologues, to correct vocal technique- and ...…
