Why Actors Should Join Twitter - Part 2

I tackled this topic in a previous post "Why Actors Should Join Twitter" and I still stand by my declaration that Twitter is a great tool for actors. Just today Daniel Tosh from the hit show Tosh.0 put up a casting notice on his Twitter feed looking for someone to replace him as host.

Getting information like this is only the tip of the iceberg. Since my last post, I earned a meeting with a top Commercial Agent at Abrams Artists Agency (as did some of my friends) and auditioned for a National Commercial all because of Twitter.

As actors in this new age, we are really lucky that we have this type of platform that allows us a direct contact with those in the industry that can help move our careers forward. Many of the Casting Directors/Agents/Managers that I follow will periodically open their Twitter Feeds to answer any questions you may have. This has proved to be a priceless resource for many, as the answers to these questions are usually only obtained through sit downs or paid workshops. Specifically, some of my favorites that are prone to doing this AND tweeting out valuable tips are @commeagent, @stgactor and @daniellecasting.

This is not to say that Twitter should be your only form of self-marketing. Twitter should not replace the hard work you do in your day-to-day life: networking, classes, workshops, seminars, etc. I believe it should be used in tandem with your other resources, an added tool of sorts to your ever-growing utility belt.

Another great perk of Twitter? The immense amount of support you receive from fellow actors on a daily basis. I will Tweet that I booked a job and an influx of congratulations and well wishes follow. Many from those who are in the same boat just trying to be a paid working actor. It's a really fantastic network of support in many ways. In a field that can feel so disheartening at times, it's really nice to feel that support, if even from a stranger.

I know Twitter can seem overwhelming at first, especially when you don't know how to use it. I felt the exact same way when I first joined. Here are two great articles to help guide you: The Beginners Guide to Twitter and Newbie's Guide to Twitter. In terms of figuring out who to follow, feel free to use my own Twitter as a guide. I've created a list of Industry (predominately LA-Based) that I hope you will find useful, click HERE and follow away!

This is a winding road we have decided to venture down, hopefully this information will make those turns a bit easier.

--Tamara Dhia

Follow me on Twitter: @tamaradhia

 

Comments

[Rukaya]

Couldn't agree more.

[Performing Arts]

I believe that Twitter is a great tool for actors especially in Performing Arts for it will help them inform their schedules especially to their followers.

[Edmicelly]

For what it's worth, I created a twitter account after I read both of your blogs. Thank you.