http://subs.zinester.com/10313 A monthly ezine focused on the acting profession. Information, inspiration and motivation brought to you by Bob Fraser, Hollywood actor, writer, director, producer and show-runner. If acting is your passion this monthly magazine is a must. Free subscription. en http://archives.zinester.com/10313/158771.html?rss=1 Good Morning Subscriber -

I hope you enjoy my 'controversial' thoughts for today.

Some time ago I posted an old actor's joke to the many
acting groups and forums I belong to.

The joke goes like this:

How many actors does it take to change a light bulb?

100. One to screw it in and 99 to sit around Starbucks
saying, "I could have done that, if someone would only
give me a break."

... ]]> 158771 Mon, 12 May 2008 18:48:40 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/158655.html?rss=1 Good Morning Subscriber

As many of you know, because we've traded emails
about it, one of the things I haven't figured out
yet is how to make sure that those who've already
gotten my programs do not receive further notices
about them.

I am in the process of working on that problem,
but in the meantime, you wonderful people who've
already gotten You Must Act!, Nail It!, Headshot
Secrets Revealed, or Action! (or all four) will
have to put up with a few more unnecessary notes.

For those of you who've been 'on the fence' about
... ]]> 158655 Sat, 10 May 2008 19:56:09 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/158320.html?rss=1 Today's missive has a little something for everyone.

First there's a new contest that has the potential to
get your talent some national exposure.

Then there's a second opportunity to get some free
information on what you can do to get your financial
life in order.

I've also included a 'fire and brimstone' sermon that
is designed for actors who have 'issues' with getting
started and getting successful.

... and a few surprises.

... ]]> 158320 Tue, 06 May 2008 05:38:09 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/157907.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

Today's email is one you'll want to keep.

I get a lot of mail about how to list a role on one's
resume - and truth to tell, I'm always a little in the
dark about what decision to make in this area - since
I rarely have seen the project in question and am not
an expert on contract issues.

So, it's my genuine pleasure to pass along this very
useful set of definitions of some of the basic terms
from my good friend, Bonnie Gillespie.

Bonnie is one of the finest writers about actors
... ]]> 157907 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:03:42 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/157637.html?rss=1 Good Morning Subscriber -

Today's missive is kinda long. I hope you don't
mind.

A lot of subscribers have written in asking for
an explanation of the UCP idea that is contained
in my courses - and while I generally answer each
of these requests with a note - things are very
busy around the office these days (working on the
DVD, "An Actor Works") so, I thought it might be
a good idea to just send out the explanation once
more for those of you who haven't seen it - or for
those who'd like a copy to keep.

... ]]> 157637 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:01:14 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/157443.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

This morning's missive is about a 'mindset' that
can cost you time in your career pursuit.

I hope it helps you.

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"Door-keepers" are the actor's natural enemies.

Do you believe that?

Do you believe that casting directors, agents,
executives, managers, production assistants and
... ]]> 157443 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:47:18 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/157241.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

First, let me again thank all of you who wrote to
me recently with kind comments and some very nice
compliments on my last missive.

I really do appreciate your continuing support.

If you haven't heard back from me yet, it's only
because I got so much mail & I'm only one person
(this week anyway).

I've also been very busy working on the new DVD
program, An Actor Works ... and my other various
projects.
... ]]> 157241 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:02:20 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/157015.html?rss=1 Good Morning Subscriber-

Well, yesterday's rant got an incredible response.

I'd like to write back to each of you individually
today - but to tell the truth there's just no way
I can do that - AND have time for life itself.

Naturally I'll get back to each of you in time - I
just don't want you to think I'm not responding at
all.

I'm super busy working on the new DVD program (An
Actor Works) hoping to get it ready before my self
imposed deadline of April 30th. So my answers to
... ]]> 157015 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:07:15 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/156917.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

Do You Believe In Magic?

There are basically two types of actors who read my
stuff, study my computer-based programs, or come to
my seminars: Working pros who are looking for ways to
improve their acting income, and newer performers
who are anxious to start making money acting.

I think I attract those types of actors because they
know that my entire focus is on the money-making part
of being an actor.

The success part.
... ]]> 156917 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:18:08 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/156707.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

A quick email with a press release from our friends
at the Nashville Film Festival and a short piece of
acting career advice from yours truly.

Hope you enjoy both.

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TOP TEN REASONS NASHVILLE IS MORE AWESOME THAN
HOLLYWOOD!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - April 1, 2008 - For the sixth
year during the month of April, Music City rolls
... ]]> 156707 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:58:50 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/156655.html?rss=1 Dear Show Biz How-To subscriber -

Sorry for the second email today, but I've heard
from some subscribers (who heard from some other
subscribers) that they didn't get this morning's
message.

I'm not sure that's very clear.

Some subscribers didn't get this message I sent
this morning and found out because they spoke to
other subscribers who did get the ... awww, nuts!

Forget trying to explain - here it is again:

... ]]> 156655 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:01:06 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/156604.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

As promised this will be the last reminder ...

I will be taking down the subscriber's discount
page at midnight (Pacific Time US) April 15.

So you have a little more than 131 hours to take
advantage of the big savings on all three of my
acting career programs.

Save about 20% on You Must Act.

Save about 20% on Nail It! (The Audition Course)

... ]]> 156604 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:35:54 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/156457.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

A quickie Monday note - to update you on a few things:

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First - Bob On The "Radio"

A lot of subscribers have written asking about the
'radio' interview I did a while back - asking if they
can still listen to it.

Yes!

Here's the URL to access the program - hosted by Burl
... ]]> 156457 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:35:24 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/156199.html?rss=1 Good Morning Subscriber -

Today's issue of the Show Biz How-To newsletter is
focused on two problems. One that many actors don't
really understand - and another that has a lot of
actors are 'up in arms.'

I'll get to these two problems in a moment, but first
another quick reminder ...

*     *     *     *

The subscriber discount page will be history in just
10 days. It's coming down forever on April 15th.

... ]]> 156199 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:58:54 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/155936.html?rss=1 Hi Subscriber -

I made a grievous error in this morning's newsletter.

Karen's last name name is actually Kohlhaas.

Which just goes to show that I should wear my glasses
when putting together these communications.

My apologies to Karen - and to you for the goof!

Have a wonderful day and, as always ...

Much Success,

... ]]> 155936 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:27:05 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/155929.html?rss=1 Hi, Subscriber-

This is the first issue of the new Show Biz How-To
newsletter format. As I mentioned in my last e-mail
to you, I'll only be producing the "pretty" version
a few times a year from now on.

This new format will usually contain 2 or 3 articles
of interest to you - and this one is no exception:

First we have a wonderful piece of advice from Karen
Kahlhaas of The Atlantic Theatre, about your demeanor
at auditions ... and an opinion by yours truly about
how to re-charge for the week ahead.

... ]]> 155929 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:08:29 MSD http://archives.zinester.com/10313/155484.html?rss=1 Hello Subscriber,

I hope you enjoyed the weekend (and the holiday ...
if you celebrated).

Today I have a few announcements:

1. I'm being interviewed on 'radio' again.

I'm going to be on an internet 'radio' show this
Wednesday (March 26th) from 7:30 to 8:00 Pacific Time.
It's called Annie and Burl Live and you can access it
on the web, at the following address:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/annieburltalk
... ]]> 155484 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:21:48 MSK http://archives.zinester.com/10313/154423.html?rss=1 Dear Subscriber -

First of all, let me extend my warmest thanks to all of
you who took the time to write nice emails to me, after
the recent 'unpleasantness.'

I want everyone to know that I do appreciate your kind
words and if I didn't write back to you personally it's
only because I ran out of steam.

I literally got hundreds of sweet comments.

And please rest assured that I won't let this sort of
sad person dissuade me from continuing to do my best to
retain your trust and friendship - and to keep putting
... ]]> 154423 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:33:13 MSK http://archives.zinester.com/10313/153873.html?rss=1 Good Morning Subscriber -

Due to a crazy February schedule, I didn't have
time to put together a 'zine for this month.

Instead, I'll send you a few emails with the kind
of information that I usually include in the 'zine
and get to work on the March issue.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BAMBI VS. GODZILLA - BOOK REVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I just got finished reading David Mamet's great
book, Bambi Vs. Godzilla.
... ]]> 153873 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:25:14 MSK http://archives.zinester.com/10313/153527.html?rss=1 Good Morning Subscriber -

Before I get to the subject of this email, I'd like
to thank the 100's of actors who've visited my blog
on MySpace ... and written to me with nice comments.

I really do appreciate it.

If you haven't seen the blog, here's the address:

http://www.myspace.com/bob_fraser

Then, just click on the blog topics on the right

While you're there if you'd like to be added as a
... ]]> 153527 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:45:23 MSK