tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8898586508818704981.post6258168229983751222..comments2023-04-21T02:59:24.574-07:00Comments on The (New) Business of Acting: "Modern" Inequality?Brad Lemackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15932487959463576687noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8898586508818704981.post-67531055343138344802012-07-31T12:27:27.278-07:002012-07-31T12:27:27.278-07:00Thanks for your comments, Alex.
The truth is that...Thanks for your comments, Alex.<br /><br />The truth is that at the end of the day, economics rule. <br /><br />ABC's decision to cancel the shows you mentioned had nothing to do with popularity, only ratings (because the ad revenue they receive from a show is based on the number of people who watch it, not on how popular the show is -- and often times, unfortunately, these are two very different numbers).<br /><br />Keep the faith and keep being proactive doing the work you love to do. The career journey is always filled with twists and turns, but, if your passion is there for the pursuit and the opportunities you will earn, then it is a path you have to stay on.<br /><br />BLBrad Lemackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932487959463576687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8898586508818704981.post-76902360453010311212012-07-30T14:11:59.968-07:002012-07-30T14:11:59.968-07:00Brad -- I stumbled upon this article (via Facebook...Brad -- I stumbled upon this article (via Facebook) and I was very intrigued by your thoughts. Like other aspects of out alleged free country, we're moving farther into a monopolistic system in which a few get everything, while the rest get, well, nothing. Sadly, it's not so surprising to see that the same has happened to the acting market. As a student, it's not a very encouraging world to step into and for many, equal opportunities are steadily becoming a thing-of-the-past. As I've always felt, the best way to find work these days (in any profession) is to make your own work. As a young actor, I too am looking to make work for myself with a new production company. But sadly, some people are not as business savy and simply can't do this. Like the rest of our society and current workforce, the world of entertainment is rapidly changing. A lot of programming isn't even devoted to actors/performing anymore, but rather reality-based garbage, which is cheaper and easier to produce. ABC's recent decision to canle ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE. While fans and actors alike were devestated, the network was set on ending these shows to make way for EXTREME MAKEOVER: BOOBJOB EDITION, or what have you. I was a fan of both of these shows, and I have known many actors who have appeared on both of these shows throughout the years. I honestly don't think I've ever met a working actor who hasn't been on ALL MY CHILDREN at one point or another. It was just one less opportunity for actors. All in all, I don't think that this situation is limited solely to entertainment, but is merely a sign of the times we're living in, unfortunately.Alex Sessanoreply@blogger.com