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Andi Matheny

Oct 4, 20223 min read

Let's talk about demo reels...

In the last several weeks, I've been contacted by various actors specifically to coach them for a demo reel - usually a self-tape...

Andi Matheny

Oct 14, 20191 min read

Buzz Van Dyke's booking!

Congrats to Buzz Van Dyke for booking a principal role in an ad for Tampa General Hospital! #acting #actingcareer #AndiMatheny

Andi Matheny

Jul 14, 20193 min read

Think you're exempt from basic etiquette? Think again.

"Hey," the email to my acting studio began "is anyone around to put me on tape today?" That was it. Not signed. Not addressed. Nothing....

Andi Matheny

Sep 24, 20173 min read

Necessity is the mother of reinvention

I know you've heard that common proverb - "Necessity is the mother of invention." That's why we have Peanut M&M's - some genius realized...

Andi Matheny

Jan 2, 20172 min read

How your "Future You" can inspire you now

Now that we're beginning a new year, it brings to mind our hopes and goals for the year ahead. Many of us spend time thinking about what...

Andi Matheny

Dec 18, 20162 min read

The Professional Actor

When I was in my twenties and I had made the decision to become a full-time actor, my approach to life was much different than it is now....

Andi Matheny

Aug 1, 20163 min read

Skip the perfection - just show up!

Hey look - it's been three months since my last post! Have I been that busy? Well...yes and no. I'm in an undisclosed location finally...

Andi Matheny

Feb 17, 20162 min read

Your job...is not to book your next job...

Yes, you read that correctly. When you audition, not only is it not your job or your concern to book that job, it's none of your...