Amy Tallmadge

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Interview with Actor Ron Bush (Part 2)

Interview with Actor Ron Bush (Part 2)

Note, if you missed part one of our interview with Ron, you can read it here.
Ron Bush has been in Los Angeles a few weeks now. He moved from Atlanta...

Interview with Actor Ron Bush (Part 1)

Interview with Actor Ron Bush (Part 1)

When I watched “St. Vincent” a few years ago, I enjoyed the movie thoroughly - if you haven’t seen it, I insist that you do. At the time, I had no idea...

The Art of the Thank You

The Art of the Thank You

Saying "thank you" is something most of us learn at an early age. Our parents/caregivers attempt to instill in us a sense of gratitude when someone does...

Working For Free

Working For Free

“No pay, but GREAT exposure!”
How many times have you heard that? If you haven’t, you just haven’t been working for very long! If I had a dollar...

Acting is a Journey

Acting is a Journey

“I still feel sometimes that I’d like to be as good as so-and-so actor. I see some other actors’ work, and I think I’ll never get there. I wish I could.”

Surround Yourself With Positive People

Surround Yourself With Positive People

In our previous blog entry, we talked about comparing yourself to others. That little green-eyed monster who makes you think you aren't as amazing as...

Tell People How You Want Them to Feel

Tell People How You Want Them to Feel

In my immediate family, I am the only actor. Though other members of my family have just as much creativity (if not more) and are as appreciative of...

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

There are a couple of actresses in Atlanta that I frequently run into around town - at auditions, where we read for the same role; at industry mixers,...

Getting Control in Your Career

Getting Control in Your Career

How many times have you heard yourself or fellow actors say things like, "I just need to get an agent," "I've got to join SAG," or "I really want to...

What Do You Want Your Career to Look LIke?

What Do You Want Your Career to Look LIke?

Over the course of my acting career I've had varying degrees of dedication to my art. I think that's par for the course for a lot of artists - some of...