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How Casting Director Mary Clay Boland Found Her Dream Job Description in an Internship Book
Mary Clay Boland, casting director for As the World Turns, has worked in casting for theatre and film as well as television. Here, in an interview with author, Susan Dansby, she answers the question, How Did You Get That Job? Continue reading
Posted in Dream Jobs, Interviews, Theater Jobs
Tagged As the World Turns, ATWT, Austin Pendleton, Bellarmine University, casting director, Circle Repertory Theatre, communications major, Emmy award, Ethan Hawke, get a job, How Did You Get That Job?, internship, Judd Hirsch, Julianne Moore, Liev Schreiber, Mary Clay Boland, Side Man, soap opera, soaps, Susan Dansby, theatre major, Warren Leight
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Audio Recording with Actor Ellen Dolan as Susan Dansby Asks: How Did You Get That Job?
Hear the full 17-minute interview as writer Susan Dansby talks to actor Ellen Dolan (Margo, As the World Turns) about her dream jobs. Listen to out how Ellen got her big break on Guiding Light, the call from Doug Marland that brought her back to soaps, the bias toward soap professionals, a favorite quote from fellow actor, Peter Simon (Ed Bauer, Guiding Light) and the remarkable gift Ellen’s soap opera lifestyle allowed her to have. Continue reading
Ellen Dolan Chats About Leaving Soaps and What Brought Her Back
Actor Ellen Dolan (formerly Maureen Reardon Bauer on Guiding Light) talks about being a Hollywood actor versus acting in soaps. She was working on Walker, Texas Ranger when she decided to return to soaps, and the role of Margo on As the World Turns. Continue reading
Soap Opera Writer and Soap Opera Actor Discuss the Challenge-Opportunity-Bias Connected with Soaps
Actor Ellen Dolan discusses some of the biases held against soap opera talent. With her interviewer (a soap opera writer), she ponders how little is known about the process and the level of professionalism demanded in soaps. Continue reading
Ellen Dolan Claims Stupid, Dumb Luck Got Her Cast as Maureen Reardon on Guiding Light
Emmy-nominated actress Ellen Dolan talks about her early days of getting jobs in New York City. She recalls how auditioning, visualization, an alumni connection and “stupid, dumb luck” combined to land her the part of Maureen Bauer on Guiding Light. Continue reading
How Actor Ellen Dolan got her Dream Job on As the World Turns
Interview with Ellen Dolan, who joined As the World Turns as policewoman, Margo Hughes, in November 1989, having been asked to consider the part by the late Doug Marland (head writer). Marland had created Dolan’s former role of Maureen Bauer on Guiding Light. Dolan debuted on Guiding Light in 1982, portraying the character of Maureen Bauer for the next four years
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Posted in Dream Jobs, Interviews, Television Jobs, Theater Jobs
Tagged actor, As the World Turns, ATWT, Doug Marland, dream job, Ellen Dolan, Hillary Bailey Smith, How Did You Get That Job?, Scott Holmes, soap opera, soaps, Susan Dansby, Tom Hughes, University of Iowa, Webber Douglas Academy, Workshop Theatre Group
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Two Free Webinars That Can Help You Get Jobs
Two free webinars that can get you jobs – Acting for a Living Webinar, 9/28/10 7:00PM EDT; and 10 Steps to Getting Hired Fast!, 9/30/10 7:00PM EDT Continue reading
I Thought My Job Search Failed, Then I Got Hired at a Cocktail Party
I said “hi” to a guy at a cocktail party. The next thing I knew, I was hired as a writer – by his date! Continue reading
Posted in Dream Jobs, Job Search Tips, Television Jobs
Tagged broadcasting jobs, dream job, film and TV production, Generations, get a job, Guiding Light, How Did You Get That Job?, informational interview, job application, job interview, Jorn Winther, resumes, Sally Sussman, soap opera, soaps, Susan Dansby, television production, Tony Morina, writing job, writing soaps
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Christopher Goutman’s Journey from Child Actor to Director to Producer
He tried to turn his back on his artistic roots, but Christopher Goutman’s acting experience is what got him into the door to direct and on to executive producer. Continue reading
Making Contact Calls
When friends need friends to help them get jobs, it can be scary to make that phone call. Here’s some encouragement for getting past the fear of calling friends to ask for help in your job search. Continue reading