"An Actor must free to audition for roles and accept employment when and where it is offered." - Acting Professionally, Robert Cohen
I had an organic moment when I was reading the topic: Freedom From Entanglement and Inhibition in the book ‘Acting Professionally’ by Robert Cohen.
The writer was talking about how it is important for actors to be available for work at all times. Especially if we are just starting our career, it is crucial that we are easy to contact and are available at any given time. A lot of people are slacking off on other commitments because they are so focused and determined to be successful in this career. The book also mentions how actors who struggle financially are sacrificing their income to pay for acting classes, workshops and photos.
I was overwhelmed by how desperate actors can be when it comes to getting a job so they can pay off their bills. In this industry, we cannot rely on one movie income to support our family. Unfortunately, jobs are not consistent in the acting industry; therefore you have to be constantly going to auditions so that you can get a job. And there may be a lot of times where you cannot find a job when you need it the most.
Does it make sense to get married?
Would a husband/ or wife be willing to deal with the life of an actor who is constantly looking for a job? An actor has to understand that their spouse is relying on them to bring the income into the house. There may be pressure in a relationship if the actor cannot get a job that will help pay for bills, children and other expenses. An actor who is striving to be successful may have too much on their plate if they do not have a second job or their spouse doesn’t have a stable job. In addition, being away from the family for a long period of time can become very stressful in a relationship. I do not believe that a wife or husband wants to feel like a single parent even though they are already married to an actor. If a spouse is in a relationship and they feel like they are a single parent, then they might as well cut off the relationship and be a single parent. There is no point in trying to make everything seem okay when it is not okay.
At the end of the day, the actor has to make a decision; if being in a relationship will make or break their acting career.
I had an organic moment when I was reading the topic: Freedom From Entanglement and Inhibition in the book ‘Acting Professionally’ by Robert Cohen.
The writer was talking about how it is important for actors to be available for work at all times. Especially if we are just starting our career, it is crucial that we are easy to contact and are available at any given time. A lot of people are slacking off on other commitments because they are so focused and determined to be successful in this career. The book also mentions how actors who struggle financially are sacrificing their income to pay for acting classes, workshops and photos.
I was overwhelmed by how desperate actors can be when it comes to getting a job so they can pay off their bills. In this industry, we cannot rely on one movie income to support our family. Unfortunately, jobs are not consistent in the acting industry; therefore you have to be constantly going to auditions so that you can get a job. And there may be a lot of times where you cannot find a job when you need it the most.
Does it make sense to get married?
Would a husband/ or wife be willing to deal with the life of an actor who is constantly looking for a job? An actor has to understand that their spouse is relying on them to bring the income into the house. There may be pressure in a relationship if the actor cannot get a job that will help pay for bills, children and other expenses. An actor who is striving to be successful may have too much on their plate if they do not have a second job or their spouse doesn’t have a stable job. In addition, being away from the family for a long period of time can become very stressful in a relationship. I do not believe that a wife or husband wants to feel like a single parent even though they are already married to an actor. If a spouse is in a relationship and they feel like they are a single parent, then they might as well cut off the relationship and be a single parent. There is no point in trying to make everything seem okay when it is not okay.
At the end of the day, the actor has to make a decision; if being in a relationship will make or break their acting career.
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