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By Admin, on June 30th, 2010
Normally one shouldn’t have to wonder if the person beside them, carrying out the same job, is getting paid the same. But curiosity killed the cat as they say, and we have all been there before. You look at another actor with similar amount of text as you and question if he’s getting the same amount of money. Or another writer on the same show as you, or a director…whatever the case. The answer is most likely: NO. Lets take the first as an example: Salaries for actors have a set minimum if the project is unionized, and you will never be taken advantage of being paid less than established, but once the minimum is set, there is no bar or law that establishes equality among cast. So he or she may be earning more than you. …
Continue reading AVOID THIS COMMON MISTAKE IN BUSINESS AT ALL COSTS…
By Admin, on July 2nd, 2009
Here is a great little article about what lessons our movies have taught us, that come really handy at a time like this. We are all trying to save what money we have or simply make more by getting creative, and script writers have got a thing or two they can teach us. From Breakfast at Tiffanys, Confessions of a Shopaholic, to Grapes of Wrath. Who said watching movies wasnt productive?
Continue reading Recession lessons from the movies…
By Admin, on June 29th, 2009
Here at breakalegg we dont usually do reader mailbags but this particular question has come up several times and I wanted to answer in a way that might reach other people in a similar situation…
Continue reading Reader Mailbag: Michael
By Admin, on May 12th, 2009
Here is a great article from The Acting Room that talks about how much its going to cost you monthly to live in LA. Now some things are pretty accurate, but others are either too high or too low compared to most of my experiences and those of known acquaintances. But, if you scroll down and read the comments you will get a great scope.
Continue reading THE TRUE COST OF MAKING IT IN LA…
By Admin, on April 24th, 2009
If you haven’t heard of it, it goes something like this: A young actress moves to Hollywood to start her acting career. She takes some classes, gets an agent and books a role on a TV show. Then she books another small part and another and another. Maybe a dry spell here or there, but first year out of the gate and she ends up booking a good dozen or so roles…
Continue reading THE SECOND YEAR CURSE…
By Admin, on April 21st, 2009
By Admin, on April 12th, 2009
As far as tools for actors go, I think a P.O. box is often overlooked: they’re useful and can even solve a few problems…
- Concealing Your Personal Address
I don’t know about you, but I don’t really want to hand out my home address to every potential contact, actor, CD, Agent…
Continue reading P.O.Boxes as a tool for actors…
By Admin, on March 26th, 2009
As actors we have so many problems to file taxes, they are the only reason I once thought how much better a regular 9 to 5 job with W-2′s and simplicity would be. So here is an article that gives us a little insight to the right and wrong way to face that time of the year. For the full article… (Click here)
Continue reading Actors and those dreaded taxes!!!
By Admin, on March 23rd, 2009
Everyone needs to eat. And pay bills, and classes, rent, gas…etc. But as an actor you have to be careful with what “Day Job” you get. Not only because you run the risk of it taking up valuable time from your objective, but also because in BREAKALEGG we think ANY job that doesnt give you some sort of knowledge or advantage over other actors is a complete waste of time. Here are 10 great options of jobs that allow you to be flexible with hours or more importantly, can give you great insight into the industry. At the end of the day, it is where you are planning to be anyways…right?
Continue reading 10 Day jobs that could help your acting career…
By Admin, on November 14th, 2008
Don’t expect all the usual trimmings on the Hollywood party circuit this holiday season.
Showbiz party planners have begun to scale back soirees as part of industry wide belt-tightening. Several congloms have canceled their holiday bashes, while others are simply toning down the revelry. After-preem bashes are also being reassessed in this economy.
Continue reading HOLLYWOOD CUTS DOWN ON THE PARTIES…
By Admin, on November 10th, 2008
The Association of Talent Agents (ATA) is a Los Angeles based nonprofit trade association comprised of over 100 talent agencies primarily located in Los Angeles and New York. ATA’s premiere membership includes agencies of all sizes representing artist clients in the motion picture industry, stage, television, radio, commercials and literary work. It is believed that ATA member agencies collectively represent ninety percent (90%) of the working artists. ATA member agencies collectively employ an estimated one thousand talent agents.
Continue reading Free NY and Los Angeles Talent Agency Directory
By Admin, on October 24th, 2008
Is it possible to earn a living as an actor? Bet you’ve heard that before…Yes, but it is difficult. According to SAG’s records, only 6% of the almost 100,000 actors who are already in the union make what SAG speaks of as “middle-class” earnings of $30,000 to $70,000 a year, and only 2% make over $100,000 annually…
Continue reading THE HARD COLD FACTS ABOUT MONEY…
By Admin, on October 14th, 2008
By Admin, on October 7th, 2008
Obviously the first step is to not overspend. Then take a few steps to reevaluate your personal finances. Maybe even setting up an afternoon to focus on these issues can really help change your future…
Continue reading A SIMPLE STRATEGY TO SAVING UP MONEY.. NOW!
By Admin, on September 28th, 2008
Technically your check looks like it should be enough to cover your bills, expenses and even saving up for a rainy day, doesn’t it? But then something happens, and you end up eating dry cereal and the occasional can of tuna waiting for the next check to arrive…
Continue reading LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK?
By Admin, on September 14th, 2008
 All of us have bills to pay, obviously. And we also have countless expenses: classes, headshots, assistants, printing…etc. And con artists know this. So they come up with get-rich-fast “jobs” that are alluring. Generally these offers take on forms such as: packaging envelopes form home, making jewelry, investing in stocks packages, fabricating candles, assembling together some form of hand crafted what-not…and as you do you will be making thousands! Tens of thousands!! Or so they say…
Continue reading GET RICH FAST!… AND SIMILAR CONS
By Admin, on September 12th, 2008
 Here is what “How to break into acing, for Dummies” has to say about this oh-so-delicate subject.
Whether we like it or not, we all have to pay taxes. But Paying taxes on your acting income can be a little trickier than paying taxes on your income as a janitor or bank teller or computer programmer. For example, The company that you work for as a computer programmer probably automatically deducts state and federal income taxes out of your paycheck. As an actor, it’s up to you to set aside a certain amount of your acting paycheck to cover
Continue reading DEALING WITH INCOME TAXES WITHOUT GOING BROKE
By Admin, on September 4th, 2010
 It can be very confusing. Specially for beginners. There are so many unwritten rules, not to mention the scams that ruin the dreams of many talented actors. However, going into an acting career armed with knowledge will help minimize the confusion and maximize the success…
Continue reading LEGAL ISSUES: MANAGER VS AGENT?
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