Im from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
My mom was a teacher, my dad was a lawyer.
I could not be further removed from this industry, said the 29-year-old Cron.
Self-tape auditions surged during the pandemicGetty
You think, why am I not there yet?
Its almost like a scarcity mindset, or at least for me, a sense of panic.
Because its really scary and intimidating to be out here.
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We weigh in on all of this.
We have a very robust comprehensive program.
I feel like most people dont know what the heck Im actually doing.
Thats primarily because her fees stop many in their tracks.
And out of 156 actors she was able to track, 126 booked a minimum co-star role or more.
He starts a role onThe Equalizerthis week.
At the time I thought it was excessive, Matos said about Rudolphs fees.
But I didnt understand the industry is a business as a whole.
I didnt see the actor as a business.
So whats wrong with charging for what comes off as common sense advice?
I tell them that theyre the CEO of their corporation and sometimes, its not free.
There are things that are going to cost them money, not just acting classes.
There are other resources and services that theyre going to need that theyre going to have to pay for.
So, I think its realistic to talk about that.
It shouldnt be exorbitant.
It shouldnt be to the extent of paying your rent or your food or your living expenses.
I mean the market can charge whatever the market will bear.
Theres nothing wrong or illegal about it.
It just doesnt feel right.
It just doesnt feel like its appropriately priced.
I dont think theres anything wrong with offering a service that helps you market yourself.
They tend to focus on easier fixes like marketability.
Thats where we get into price gouging.
The truth is, there are no answers as to why someone succeeds in this industry.
There are no tricks, secrets or fast-tracks and thats what these classes tend to offer.
Members say this is predatory, people are taking advantage of these young people and its terrible.
The Casting Society has also weighed in on the practice.
Casting professionals support, uplift, and advocate for actors, the organization told Deadline.
Casting Society cautions performers to be wary of those who promise auditions or opportunities in exchange for money.
I am all about transparency and authenticity, which is why I made that decision.
What I see on the internet is how this is highway robbery.
Its a red flag that these are the prices.
And Im like, do you even know whats going on inside the program?
Its people who dont actually know what I do.
Working with me and my team is not cheap.
I do respect the fact that it is an investment.
(Rudolph also maintains Instagram and Facebook accounts).
I think its pretty basic.
If it smells fishy, then it is fishy, said Shaner.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable, trust your instinct.
I really encourage them to trust their instincts.
If it feels uncomfortable, then remove yourself from it.
