I don't even know where to start, because I've asked myself this question a thousand times. No matter how many jobs I work, roles I book, the answer has been the same for 18 years. "There Is no answer" I think the better question Is, "what can I do to ehance my skillset as an actor." There are a few things that I think are Important. 

Before an actor joins Dope Creative Studios, they always call and ask a bunch of questions about being an actor In San Antonio, and how they can start booking TV and Film roles. And I always respond with, "You likely won't" It's harsh, but the truth. Barely anything actually films In San Antonio, and most of the gigs are projects you can easily film yourself. I was booked on a movie a few months ago, and I ended up passing on It. I passed on It for a few reasons, but the main reason was the time I would spend filming It, how likley It would actually be completed, and the resumes of the team Involved. It was a cool script, but I they kept mentioning using It to get financicing for a full feature, and submitting It to festivals. I've been down that road, and It most of the time ends with the fimmakers giving up. Do these projects ever go anywhere? of course. But for me personally, I'd rather have more control over the outcome. I'm a firm beliver that self-producing content, especailly In the beginning Is the best way to enhance your skills as an actor. 

Could It happen? Of course. And you should be optimisitic If It happens that way. For me, I'd rather write something, and be Involved over every aspect of the production. Is this the right way to do It? I have no Idea. Guess what? Nobody does. You do you boo boo. 

We have these on-camera practice nights where actors can work out on camera every week. It's awesome. I work out on camera every day. Literally, every day. I treat It like a gym. The more I work out, the better I get. Are you working on yuor career with that much Intensity? If not, why? There In no excuse other than beig lazy. 

Are you writing content for yourself? Again, there's no excuse. Even If you aren't a "Writer." You should still be writing roles for yourself. If you're not, someone else It. We have a writers room that meets weekly to help our actors come up with Ideas. Nobody would consider themselves an actual writer, but any monkey can come up with an Idea that would make for decent demo reel footage. 

I think I've said this over the years so many times that people find It exausting. Good. Those are usually the actors that end up talking more than actually doing anything. Every actor talks about what they are planning on doing. Are you one of these actors? Thanks for reading.