Little Fish in a Big Pond

Welcome to “Little Fish in a Big Pond … a support guide to actors,” written by actor, producer, and acting coach, Lizzie Maxwell. This series of video articles designed to guide those who are considering acting as a career and for those who are about ready to give up. Follow your dreams. A monthly column.

Blowing It and Getting Over It

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

Blowing It and Getting Over It

Sometimes you’re just going to blow it – no matter what you do or how hard you work, for some reason you’re going to blow an audition. There are many reasons for it. Fear of success, fear of failure, not enough sleep, not enough focus, intimidation, personality conflict with the [...]

Audition from Hell

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

Auditions can be hell depending on the personality of the casting director you’re reading with.

Breathe - leave your anxiety outside the audition door

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

Breathe - leave your anxiety outside the audition door by Lizzie Maxwell

What Casting Directors Do

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

Ever wonder exactly what it is that casting directors do?

The Moods of Casting Directors

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

The Moods of Casting directors or Casting Directors are Human.

It’s not what you get, it’s what you give

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

Union vs. Non-Union

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

How Fast Should An Actor Join a Union?

Building Your Contacts

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

The Many Jobs In This Industry

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

It’s hard to believe that there are so many actors not making a living at their craft because in these times there are many different avenues an actor can follow. I know we dream of the feature film career or the ongoing T.V. series, but there are other routes to take when trying to make a living as an actor.

Building Your Contacts

Written By Lizzie Maxwell
Your Host Judy Echavez

Be nice to everybody unless they really get on your nerves.