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Acting is Serious Business

  • To be an actor you need to have thick skin and be able to handle rejection, criticism, and scrutiny.
  • Acting is a very stressful career.
  • Long hours on set, if you get the part. Travel and locations that can be very challenging.
  • Little time for self-care.
  • Relationship problems, being away from family and friends for long periods of time.

  • Consequences of making mistakes

  • Pressure to perform and meet tight deadlines

  • Level of public scrutiny

  • Duration and predictability of stress

Reality Doc, Ron Ringo, is a fellow actor who has a first hand understanding of the stress and related issues faced by many of those in the film industry. eRerrrrl

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