SAS Founder: Kym
Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide for actors and a busy working actress with 60+ feature film and TV credits, including This Is Us, American Crime Story, NCIS, SWAT, and BET show, Rebel.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1249826
Kym is a voting member of The Television Academy (Emmys), SAG-AFTRA, American MENSA, and a speaker for SAG-AFTRA, MEAA, Women In Film and many other organizations.
In 2019, she filmed the ABC/Disney pilot 'Triangle' as the series regular character of Viking Queen Neela alongside Mike Vogel, Mallory Jansen, and Edwin Hodge.
I'd love to share this code for any SAG-AFTRA members to get 30% off your IMDB membership moving forward. Just enter this in your billing settings and it will apply to your next payment: SAGDiscount
Please email [email protected] with any question that has not been answered and we will add the answer ASAP.
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How Can I Be Better At Comedy?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I go to comedy classes?
Do you have a list of good comedy teachers on the site?
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How Can I Get Work In Comedy?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow can I be more competitive in comedy?
Do I have to be funny to be in comedy?
Does training help me get wor... -
How Can I Tell If I’m Funny?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvAm I right for comedy?
How do I know if comedy is for me?
Do I have what it takes to be a comedic actor?
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What Is Showfax In Relation To Actors Access?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhy do I need to use Showfax?
When do I use Showfax?
Where do I get my sides for my Actors Access audition?
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Should I Let My Rep Know About A Project That Is Right For Me On Actors Access?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs it best to self submit or get my agent to follow up on actors access projects?
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Will I Have A Different Type Theatrically To Commercially?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is my commercial casting type?
What is my theatrical casting type?
What should I be going out for commer... -
Who Decides The Type I Can Play (& Brand)?
With Kym Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comWhat determines my casting type?
What are the factors that influence my casting?
What is my casting essence?
Who decided what type I play?
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I Don't Like The Photographer My Agent Is Suggesting - Help!
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Is It Helpful That I Speak Another Language?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvI speak French, should I tell my agent?
Do actors who know multiple languages get more work?
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How Long Should I Stay With An Acting Class?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvI am the best actor in my acting class, should I move on?
I am the worst actor in my acting class, sh... -
Should I Do An On-Camera Class Or One Without A Camera?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is better: on camera class or a regular acting class?
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How Should I Choose An Acting Class?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow do I know if this is the right acting class for me?
What acting class is right for?
How do I choose the a... -
How Can I Find A Great Private Coach?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs there a list of great coaches you can recommend?
How can I find a great audition prep coach?
Who is a grea... -
How Much Should I Spend On Private Coaching?
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What are the rates for an acting coach?
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What Is Background Work?
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What does a background actor do?
Do background actors speak?
How much will I be in the movie as a background actor?
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What Is Extra Work Or Background Work Booking Service?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I need a Background Work Booking Service?
Must I be a member of booking service to get background artist w... -
How Can I Find Extra Or Background Work?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhy should I sign up for Central Casting?
How do I sign up for Central Casting?
Is there a joining fee for C... -
Can I Get A Speaking Role From Background Work?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo you think I'm crazy to think I might get lines by working background?
If I work background, can I ... -
Should I Put Up My Entire Reel Or Do Individual Clips On Actors Access?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhy do I need clips on Actors Access?
Can I post my full demo reel to Actors Access?
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What Should I Name The Different Scenes I Upload To Actors Access?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow should I title my demo reel clips on Actors Access?
Does my agent care how I label my demo clips on break... -
Who Decides What Age Range I Can Play?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is my casting age?
I am going in for roles that are older than me, is this right?
I feel like I should b... -
How Can I Learn An American Accent?
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvAny tips on helping me learn an american accent?
Where do I start with learning an american accent?
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Do I Need An American Accent To Work On TV?
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Is having an American accent a must have in LA?
Does not doing an American accent hinder me?
What is the do... -
My Agent Wants Me To Quit My Day Job - Should I?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow do I manage auditions around my day job?
Why doesn't my agent understand how much I need my day job?
My d...
