[NEohioPAL] Networking Events and Actor Etiquette - Do’s and Don’ts at a Professional Mixer by Sean Pratt

[seanpratt at comcast.net]

Networking Events and Actor Etiquette - Do’s and Don’ts at a Professional Mixer by Sean Pratt 

Your behavior when attending an opening night celebration, awards show or cocktail party, can have a definite impact on your career. 

We’ve all been to the actor’s party after a show at a cast member’s house. Actors cluster together to gossip, talk shop and commiserate about their careers. And while these gatherings are an important way to stay in touch, blow off steam and perhaps meet new people, they are definitely informal in nature. Unfortunately, many actors fail to realize that while their behavior at those parties can be free and easy their conduct at professional networking events needs to be a bit more serious…and sober. Many actors end up embarrassing themselves and leaving behind a bad impression as a result. Let’s look at your preparation for and arrival to the event and go over some do’s and don’ts.

To read the rest of this article go to: http://acting.suite101.com/article.cfm/networking-events-and-actor-etiquette 

Sean Pratt, (AEA / SAG / AFTRA), has been a working actor for over 20 years. Sean was a member of the resident acting company at The Pearl Theatre, an Off-Broadway classical repertory theatre and has also performed at numerous regional theatres around the country.  Major films include - Gods and Generals, Tuck Everlasting and Iron Jawed Angels. Television work includes - The host of HGTV’s, Old Homes Restored, and supporting roles on Homicide, The District and America’s Most Wanted.  Audiobooks – He’s narrated for 3 years and has recorded nearly 500 books in just about every genre.  He also teaches classes on and writes articles about the business of the Biz. http://www.seanprattpresents.com/
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