Monthly Archives: April 2021

I’m not a fan of cosplay. However, I own complete replicas of both the Indiana Jones and Han Solo costumes. In fact, one of my favorite pastimes is to see how many costume pieces I can sneak into my everyday wardrobe without anyone noticing. With few exceptions, though, I think […]

Blog: Why dress-up is a losing game

April 29, 2021 in Blog by curtalert@gmail.com

As an actor, there is way to stand that shows you’re ready for an on camera audition. You stand in the middle of the frame, you frame yourself from the middle of your chest to just above your head, and you look at the person who is reading the scene […]

Blog: You don’t have to be ready

April 21, 2021 in Blog by curtalert@gmail.com

This year, my wife and I are going to have a baby. When I imagined having a kid, I imagined that it would be after I was a successful actor. It would be making a living performing on TV, theater, and in movies. Maybe I would have an apartment (or […]

Blog: Don’t wait for success

April 16, 2021 in Blog by curtalert@gmail.com

Seth Godin is a marketing expert and thought leader and one of my favorite people to hear speak. Recently I was listening to his interview with Shane Parrish on The Knowledge Project, and it struck me how confident Seth is in his beliefs. He has clear convictions on a wide […]

Blog: Finding your convictions

April 8, 2021 in Blog by curtalert@gmail.com