When I first moved to L.A. it took a while for me to understand how this business worked. Now you have so many resources online, there is no excuse for ignorance.
Go to Ben’s blog now and check out his comprehensive list of resources for actors in Los Angeles. Better yet get his site on your RSS feed.
http://playbillsvspayingbills.com/2010/07/16/useful-hit-a-k-a-actor-resources/
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