If you have been around Boost My Star for a while, or even if you were just recently introduced to us, you know that I have by and large tried to steer clear of “the subject.”

So much so, that I have refused to even identify it by name, mostly referring to it as “the situation, this time, etc.”

I haven’t done so for any reason other than, I wanted actors to stay focused on their careers during this time.

I’m not a scientist or a doctor, and Boost My Star is not a news network. What we are is the place where you can find the information about the industry that no one else dares talk about.

So rather than bringing you more doom and gloom, lately I have been talking about the things that everyone else, even the so called industry “experts” have been missing.

We have all been in some sort of lockdown for what seems like forever, but it seems there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s what you need to do right now to prepare for the reopening, during which you will see more projects put into production than ever before.

That means more acting jobs available for you, if you put things in place to take advantage of the opportunities now. Here’s where to start...

Saying that nothing is the way it seems in this town, is a gigantic understatement.

After all that's what we do here. We literally make things seem differently than they actually are.

This time we are experiencing has put us all on a level playing field, or as Madonna put it, it has "equalized" us.

Here's what I mean...

At no other time in history would you and Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Kimmel, etc be broadcasting at the same level of quality and with access to the exact same content.

What this has shown us is that watching Ellen kick back in her living room is not nearly as interesting as watching her on set.

We'll come back to that in a moment because it's very important and has huge implications for your acting career.

The same is true for Jimmy Kimmel and everyone else, and there is a big lesson to be learned about how to succeed as an actor.

As the old Hollywood cabal withers away, and the stars of yesterday try to cling to relevance desperately, many of their secrets are being put on display.

More on this in a moment...

There has never been and will probably never again in our lifetime be a better time to make huge career progress than right now.

Mark my words...the stars of tomorrow are being made right now and if you truly want to be a successful full time actor then you have to seize the moment.

You can literally use the cabal's secrets to take their place in the spotlight. Here's how...

It seems like the rules of everything have changed. At a time when even leaving your house comes with some type of “conditions” it can be really tough to see the things that are still the same as before.

Let’s be honest, normal life may seem like it was ages ago, when in reality it’s only been weeks (not that it’s much of a conciliation).

Since this situation started, the world has been kind of like a time warp. For some, days seem like weeks, and for others days are happening in the blink of an eye.

Last week, we talked about a group of actors for whom, this time has been the greatest career expansion they have ever experienced.

They are auditioning much more often than they were before. They are also auditioning for bigger parts and making huge career strides.

Everyday, I get multiple emails from actors with good news about their bookings.

In just a moment, I’m going to tell you how they are doing it when all you hear about is how the world has come to a standstill.

First, you have to realize that this isn’t happening to them by accident...that’s the good news, because it means that you can absolutely duplicate their success and advance your career right now too.

As much as things have changed recently, and no matter what else might be coming down the pipeline, success leaves clues and it’s formulaic.

If you follow the formula, and keep your eye on the prize, failure is not an option.

So, turn off the TV (yes turn it fully off), turn off notifications and give this your full attention for just 2 or 3 minutes, because it has the power to impact the next 20 or 30 years of your career.

We can talk about the following on a few different levels. We can either go on an esoteric tangent or we can talk about the here and now: the things that you can see and experience.

Let’s focus on the here and now because major things are happening for and to actors right now.

I was once told that reality is plastic. You can mold it and shape it to suit your needs and desires. As an actor, those words are something that should always be in the back of your mind on set.

As it relates to building an acting career, those words carry even more importance.

There’s a ton of uncertainty in the industry right now and many actors are finding themselves with lots of questions and few answers.

However, there’s a small group of actors who are literally booking projects at this very moment and you can be one of them too.

Here’s how...

It’s no doubt that we are living through historic times, grasshopper. Big, big changes with reaching consequences are happening all around the industry and that will mean a bright future for those that are paying attention.

Chances are, you are reading this while being “socially distanced” from practically everyone for a while now...

I don’t want to get into the specifics of the situation, other than to bring you up to speed on the irreversible changes that are taking place right now.

If you have been following Boost My Star for any length of time, you have heard me talking about exactly what is going on.

Most actors are always reacting to the current environment which puts them several steps behind.

There’s a lot to unpack right now. Disney practically bypassing the box office and releasing titles to streaming much earlier than planned is huuuuuuge! That too is an irreversible event, but we’ll get to that another time.

Let’s focus on what is changing in real time for you as an actor,

Here's how the auditioning process has changed forever and what you need to be prepared for so you can build an acting career that exceeds even your wildest dreams...

Being an actor is tough! That goes without saying...

Being a talented actor that isn’t making the kind of career progress you should be making is even tougher.

Unfortunately, the industry isn’t built to reward talent alone, and actors that are extremely talented often find themselves struggling to progress in their acting careers.

Because I work with so many actors every day, I have a unique insight into what is working right now. I am able to keep up, in real time, with the fast moving developments of the industry.

Most actors still operate under the false assumption that talent will get them to places they want to go, career wise. Keeping your acting skills sharp and working on refining your talent are always a good idea of course, but it’s not the end all be all that will bring you success in the industry.

If you are focusing on the wrong things, your progress is going to be minimal at best.

It’s kind of like getting in your car, taking your hands off the wheel, closing your eyes and putting your foot on the gas, hoping that you end up where you wanted to.

Sure, you are moving down the road in your vehicle so you are going somewhere. But, if you don’t have a direction and you are not making the correct moves, then you will never reach your destination.

Sadly, this is how most actors unknowingly approach their career.

If you haven’t been making the kind of career progress you know you should be making, here’s what successful actors are doing, and what you should be doing too...

If this is your first rodeo, so to speak you may not have noticed this yet, but you will soon.

Every seasoned actor knows that part of being in the industry is encountering the same people over and over again.

These other actors become your colleagues and coworkers, and sometimes you build long lasting friendships with them.

However, almost nobody stops to think of why we audition against the same people over and over again, let alone what this could mean for your acting career.

See, Casting Directors have a framework for casting. They don’t just arbitrarily try to judge who was “the best actor” for the part. There is a specific set of criteria they are looking to fulfill.

More on that in a sec...

When the same things happen over and over, people tend to get comfortable with how things go, and they stop thinking anything of it.

It just turns into “the way things are.”

When it comes to your acting career, if you are seeing the same people over and over again, chances are your career is stuck.

What’s worse is that you may not even realize it yet.

Click below to find out why, and I’ll also share with you how to get your acting career “unstuck” and finally start making the progress you deserve...

Every actor I have ever met absolutely loves to talk about their process, so over the years I’ve become very familiar with a wide variety of acting styles.

Some actors take a very serious approach to building characters and preparing to perform on set.

Others take a rather laidback, if not altogether lazy, approach.

The most talented and successful actors fall somewhere in between. You will see why in a moment.

They are the actors that can pick up a script and step right into a role with seemingly minimal preparation.

They don’t hesitate, over act or over-react either.

If you are going to learn from someone, they are the actors to study closely. While no 2 actors have the exact same process, there are many similarities.

So, if you want to become a world class actor and unlock the door to many more opportunities, faster than you thought possible, here’s where to start...