Attention all aspiring actors, an advertising firm that makes commercials is looking for you to star in a commercial for one of their clients. The commercial is going to consist of you smiling while cleaning up a staged spill with paper towels that seem to be impossibly absorbent.

Are Extra Jobs Really Worth It?
By Julian Kelly

Depending on your career goals, and the nature of the "extra" position, an extra job may or may not serve you in advancing your career.

Seven Demo Reel Tips

"Dear Chad: I know that I need a demo reel in order to get television and film work, but what should I put on the reel? Is there a standard format? Thanks! Devon Smalls, New York."

Devon: Yes, there is a particular format for demo reels, which are tapes (and now downloadable movies) which provide agents and casting directors samples of your film and television work. I'll give you a sample of what a professional demo reel contains, but first, let's go over some general tips.

How Jeff Made $70,000 in One Day of Acting

Recently I was at the Russian baths, sitting in a sauna with a few actor friends of mine, discussing their latest projects. At one point, we started teasing our friend Jeff for a Zantac commercial he starred in, mimicking the pained look on his face after he devoured a spicy pizza.

But then he informed us that for that day's work, he's made nearly $70,000. That silenced us. Since the spot has run for nearly two years across the country, his heartburn imitation has earned him an enormous sum (and the checks are still rolling in).

By Gerry Sont

1. Don't be late. Be 10 minutes early if possible, make a cup of coffee and relax.

2. "High-Lite" your dialogue. Always have a pencil to add directions.

3. Keep script changes to a minimum. But if something is too banal then request and offer a possible alternative.

4. Always prefix what you say with "Do you think." etc, when addressing a director or "Is it possible."