I thought it was supposed to get busy in August. Is it just me? Is eveything really slow now? I'm getting frustrated. I've had no auditions ths month at all. Am I alone?

Brent during the summer it gets a bit slow yes. Most people go on Vacation . Which I'm sure your aware of. September- Fall season it will pick up. Don't get frustrated as a good friend(actor) of mine always say to me. Use that down time to focus on something else that can help you to elevate your craft to the next level. Me when it gets slow I may focus on agents, workshops, trying to develop my reel, etc.. That when it does pick back up . I don't have to worry about those topics to much. I already got them covered. Hope that offer soem help to you. Knock em' died.

Thanks. I knew the summer was slow, but I thought it usually picked up at in august. But I am probably wrong. Thanks.

I was wondering the same thing but more on the kids front. We were so so busy in June and July and now is august it just seemed to stop. We have had one audition. I read on the boards that there have been a few things my dd might have been able to go to but for the most part I think it even seems slow from what I have read. Any body else feel this way....dd just turned 5. Does it seem to pick up in Sept. for kids as well? Then I am assuming it slows down again in December? Any info would be great.

Each month has been basically the same for us. Some weeks are busy and others are extremely slow.

There are many factors influencing the acting business.

The major ones are:

1) The overall financial health of the nation (right now, we're in a recession).
2) The status of the acting unions (are they they in accordance, or planning a strike).
3) Normal industry cycles (summer and holiday hiatuses, pilot seasons).

Right now, we're experiencing the worst possible scenarios of EACH.

This is the time to educate yourself, plan and prepare.

My prediction for the future however, is bright. Once we get the hell out of the Iraq War, the American dollar will immediately regain value. Anyone contemplating a SAG strike is out of their minds. And once these issues are addressed properly and the fall season begins, I expect very good things.

So, just cross you fingers, and always have a positive attitude. Everything changes.

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Thank you! Very encouraging and true.

Thank you, sometimes I think we just need a little encouragement. Have a wonderful day!

Well said Robert !!!

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Originally posted by CHMom3:
I was wondering the same thing but more on the kids front. We were so so busy in June and July and now is august it just seemed to stop. We have had one audition. I read on the boards that there have been a few things my dd might have been able to go to but for the most part I think it even seems slow from what I have read. Any body else feel this way....dd just turned 5. Does it seem to pick up in Sept. for kids as well? Then I am assuming it slows down again in December? Any info would be great.

We're in the same boat...seems my kids are getting more through my self submissions. I have been wondering the same thing as you. best to all...

It's been slow for my dd as well, hopefully things will begin to pick up soon!