[NEohioPAL]Car Commercial Craziness

[Chad Stutz]

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I know there are some actors out there who enjoy their drama, so I am 
happy to serve it up, but don't kill the messenger.  Enjoy ;)

FROM ERIKA THOMAS:

> To address everyone who is up-in-arms about the sleazy, money-grubbing 
> car dealer asking actors to work for free...
>
> Well, I'd like to introduce myself.  I'm Erika Thomas, that sleazy, 
> money-grubbing car dealer... except I'm not.  I'm 27 years old, and 
> I've been an actress in New York for the past ten years.  I belong to 
> every union.  Then, six months ago, my father passed away, and it was 
> up to me to save a business that has been in my family for 72 years.  
> If you question my claims or my experience, then please Google me.
>
> The reason why I would ask an actor to film a commercial for no pay is 
> because I thought it would be a great opportunity for local actors who 
> don't have a lot of experience to get some.  I felt that the 
> experience of working with me, with an award-winning director and a 
> seasoned production team (who, by the way, are all donating their time 
> and energy as a favor to me) would be one that most actors would 
> relish, and one that actors who are searching for a break in NYC or LA 
> generally have to pay for out of their own pocket.  Believe it or not, 
> a commercial reel is EXTREMELY important when it comes to landing a 
> national gig or getting a quality commercial agent.
>
> As someone who's livelihood was solely based on acting jobs, I 
> understand the need to get paid for your work.  My commercials were 
> what paid my rent at times. You know what, though, the first two 
> commercials that I ever did, I did for free... and unlike some people 
> associated with this list, I would never want a surgeon to work on me 
> who had never performed surgery before.
>
> Be careful casting stones.  Sometimes, things aren't as black and 
> white as they seem, huh?
>
> -Erika Thomas
>
> Oh... and I would never offer you a free oil-change in exchange for 
> your talent because THAT would be insulting.

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I know there are some actors out there who enjoy their drama, so I am
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FROM ERIKA THOMAS:


<excerpt><color><param>0000,0000,FFFF</param>To address everyone who
is up-in-arms about the sleazy, money-grubbing car dealer asking
actors to work for free... 


Well, I'd like to introduce myself.  I'm Erika Thomas, that sleazy,
money-grubbing car dealer... except I'm not.  I'm 27 years old, and
I've been an actress in New York for the past ten years.  I belong to
every union.  Then, six months ago, my father passed away, and it was
up to me to save a business that has been in my family for 72 years. 
If you question my claims or my experience, then please Google me. 


The reason why I would ask an actor to film a commercial for no pay is
because I thought it would be a great opportunity for local actors who
don't have a lot of experience to get some.  I felt that the
experience of working with me, with an award-winning director and a
seasoned production team (who, by the way, are all donating their time
and energy as a favor to me) would be one that most actors would
relish, and one that actors who are searching for a break in NYC or LA
generally have to pay for out of their own pocket.  Believe it or not,
a commercial reel is EXTREMELY important when it comes to landing a
national gig or getting a quality commercial agent.


As someone who's livelihood was solely based on acting jobs, I
understand the need to get paid for your work.  My commercials were
what paid my rent at times. You know what, though, the first two
commercials that I ever did, I did for free... and unlike some people
associated with this list, I would never want a surgeon to work on me
who had never performed surgery before.


Be careful casting stones.  Sometimes, things aren't as black and
white as they seem, huh?


-Erika Thomas


Oh... and I would never offer you a free oil-change in exchange for
your talent because THAT would be insulting.</color>

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