Back Stage received many emails about our new column, Secret Agent Man.
Here is a sampling of the feedback. To read this column, visit www.backstage.com/bizacting.
"I like this new column. I like his honesty; I'd much
rather someone be honest than lie about it all, no matter how much the truth
hurts. He just confirmed what I have been trying so hard to do as well as
believe: to be grateful for every little thing that comes my way in this very
tough field. I never want to end up being a 'bitter' actor. Also, cool name for
this new column."-- Monica Belardi, Pearl River, N.Y.
"When I started reading the column, I thought, 'What a
good idea!' But as I read on, I didn't like it at all and completely changed my
mind. I read the supposed insights, and they weren't insightful or helpful at
all. It was pretty much just plain bitching and pretty nasty. Unless he/she
meant the 'be grateful' to be so helpful to us! Wow, that's deep. I think the
column has potential to be helpful to us actors. Otherwise, no way is it up to
the level that Back Stage has been achieving these days."-- KM, New York
"I am so excited about this new Secret Agent column.
And no, I don't think SAM sounds bitter and cynical. As an actor, I loved this
first column. It burns me up so much when I hear other actors bitching about
how their co-star role was only five lines, not 10, or how they just couldn't
get top-of-the-show billing on that guest-star spot. I just have no patience
for it. Thanks for being candid and honest. Can't wait to read more of these."-- Meagan Flynn, Los Angeles; Kansas City, Mo.
"I don't like your new column, Secret Agent Man.
I found it entirely without merit, insulting to my intelligence, and not worthy
of your publication."-- R. Williams, Burbank, Calif.
"More of this stuff would be terrific: candid,
straightforward info from industry insiders like agents and CDs."-- Chris Forsyth, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
"I loved the new Secret Agent Man column. Its brutal
honesty was so refreshing. Can't wait to read what he writes next."-- Teal, Los Angeles
"I would just like to thank you for introducing this
column to your website. I am an actor in New
York, and I recently finished my undergraduate degree
and have been feeling really down on myself about my career so far. 'Every
accomplishment, no matter how small, is a step forward' is a great line that
truly makes us appreciate every chance we are given to perform. It also makes
me feel much better about what I have done so far and have some hope for what
lies ahead."-- Sean-Michael
Wilkinson, New York
Back Stage welcomes all reader feedback and comments. To write us, email [email protected].
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