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Think you're exempt from basic etiquette? Think again.
"Hey," the email to my acting studio began "is anyone around to put me on tape today?" That was it. Not signed. Not addressed. Nothing....

Andi Matheny
Jul 14, 20193 min read
Necessity is the mother of reinvention
I know you've heard that common proverb - "Necessity is the mother of invention." That's why we have Peanut M&M's - some genius realized...

Andi Matheny
Sep 24, 20173 min read
How your "Future You" can inspire you now
Now that we're beginning a new year, it brings to mind our hopes and goals for the year ahead. Many of us spend time thinking about what...

Andi Matheny
Jan 2, 20172 min read
The Professional Actor
When I was in my twenties and I had made the decision to become a full-time actor, my approach to life was much different than it is now....

Andi Matheny
Dec 18, 20162 min read
About that Monologue contest...
Wow. The Tampa Bay Theatre Festival happened this weekend. I saw a funny, funny play Between Calls by Rory Lawrence. Rory's writing...

Andi Matheny
Sep 6, 20163 min read
Skip the perfection - just show up!
Hey look - it's been three months since my last post! Have I been that busy? Well...yes and no. I'm in an undisclosed location finally...

Andi Matheny
Aug 1, 20163 min read
Embrace your inner weirdo...it could be your key to success!
I remember feeling like an outsider all throughout grammar school. I had skipped first grade into second grade early in the school year,...

Andi Matheny
May 2, 20163 min read
That magical moment
The business of acting and maintaining your life while doing the business of acting can be a drag. Some of my students have several...

Andi Matheny
Mar 26, 20163 min read
Your job...is not to book your next job...
Yes, you read that correctly. When you audition, not only is it not your job or your concern to book that job, it's none of your...

Andi Matheny
Feb 17, 20162 min read
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