So, the curtain finally falls on 2021. A year which, given the reviews, really shouldn't have run for as long as it seemed to!
We wish you all a very Happy New Year!
May 2022 be productive, exciting, and above all a breath of fresh air!
Can't say I'll be too sad to see the back of that roller coaster year! It's been tough all round.
Hope you're all keeping safe, well, and all your plans become reality in 2022!
When you're a bit skint but feel you need new headshots and this happens! Thanks so much! Look forward to having new headshots taken by @ArthurWilson_ ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ช๐ป
Congratulations @LouiseAnnMunro on being our randomly selected WINNER of the very first FIVE MINUTE BREAK PRODUCTIONS headshot giveaway!!
Youโve just won a free ยฃ200 headshot session with the incredible @ArthurWilson_
Weโll be in touch later today with further details. โญ๏ธ๐๐ญ
Congratulations @LouiseAnnMunro on being our randomly selected WINNER of the very first FIVE MINUTE BREAK PRODUCTIONS headshot giveaway!!
Youโve just won a free ยฃ200 headshot session with the incredible @ArthurWilson_
Weโll be in touch later today with further details. โญ๏ธ๐๐ญ
We loved being more engaged with our followers throughout November.
But, is there anything in particular that the industry is giving you right now? Possibly advice? Opportunities? Jobs? Career Advice? How to guide...? Let us know or DM us!
We would love some feedback ๐๐ค
We hope you've enjoyed some of our tips and advice throughout November!
Remember, we're all students of the game so we're never going to get it right, but we can definitely try (or pretend๐).
Stay safe, stay motivated...you got this!!
LET'S GO!!
5MB HEADSHOT GIVEAWAY worth over ยฃ200 -
Follow the simple instructions below๐;-
1) Like & Retweet the pinned tweet
2) Follow @_5MinuteBreak & @ArthurWilson_
3) Comment & tag another actor below
On the 1st December, 12:00pm we'll announce the winner at random on Twitter ๐ฅ
#30 - Our last piece of advice...Take a moment to appreciate how incredible it is to be a modern actor and feel empowered by that:
*Devices = Produce YOUR OWN projects
*Social media - HUGE outreach
*Streaming services = MORE work
*Self-taping = AUDITION remotely
#actorslife
#29 - Set reasonable expectations.
Yes, networking boosts your chances of being seen or opening a few more doors. But the truth isโฆ most opportunities from networking (even the ones that sound incredibly promising) won't lead anywhere. At least not right away.
Stay patient! ๐
#28 - This next one might sound obvious...Be on your best behaviour.
Be humble when describing your work, and afford others the same respect for their career paths and passions as they do for yours.
So sad. Stephen Sondheim...
A remarkable man, with remarkable vision.
The world is a richer place for all that you gave us.
nytimes.com/2021/11/26/theatโฆ
#27 - Keep up with new work
If you keep up with who the innovators, creators and movers-and-shakers in the business are, you'll never be stuck for something to say either on Twitter or at meetups. New work should naturally draw you in.
Thank you @Nicolegotbored
Yes @_5MinuteBreak, we are an in-person creative support network/networking system with monthly meetings in London @theatredeli
Next one is the 16th December at 7pm
Any and all creative people welcome!!
#24 - What Prep Work Should You Do Before You Begin Networking?
Online Portfolio, @SpotlightUK, @EquityUK, Social Media, Email, or an Elevator Pitch (if someone asks what you do, have a short 30 second pitch of what makes you and your work so interesting).
It's a business!! ๐
#23 - Treat Networking Like Making Friends
We've always found that the key to networking is to be genuine, and to show sincere interest in the people you talk to and the work theyโre doing.