The Blog

by: Natalie Lipka & Wayne Frazier When’s the last time you went on a trip and used a roadmap? I (Natalie Lipka) believe mine was in 2004 as I was mapping out my drive from Savannah, GA to Los Angeles. I remember I opted for MapQuest directions and used the roadmap as a backup. Mine, […]

by: Natalie Lipka I love giving gifts.  My favorite part is finding the perfect present for someone.  That hilarious t-shirt at Target, the witty coffee mug at Bed Bath & Beyond or the Groupon that literally says, “This would be perfect for so-and-so!”  But unfortunately this doesn’t always happen for everyone on our lists around […]

by: Natalie Lipka & Wayne Frazier As actors, we have spent our fair share of money on our business. It seems like every time we turn around, we spend money on workshops, wardrobe and casting sites.  Then there is the gas to get to auditions, parking meters when we get there, and those unforeseen parking […]

by: Natalie Lipka A successful actress friend of mine once gave me a valuable piece of advice for those times when I am feeling unproductive. She said one way to feel like you’ve gotten something done is to clean out your closet. I have tried it and it is true.  There are many times in […]

by Wayne Frazier One of the most beautiful things in the world to me is seeing someone happy. It’s both therapeutic and contagious in so many ways if you allow it to soak into your own body and soul. A smile, a hysterical laugh or even a nod to wish someone a good day can […]

by: Natalie Lipka The entertainment industry is constantly changing.  It’s easy as an actor to get lost in this business. Unlike many other professions, there is no real rule book or road map that can guarantee that you will reach your destination. For me I am constantly re-routing: deciding if I should make a left […]

by Wayne Frazier With so many new television programs coming out, I find myself constantly flipping channels and end up only watching a snippet of this show or that! Here we are in 2015 and I can’t keep up with all the choices. With the ever expanding cable networks pumping out original programs, it is […]

by: Natalie Lipka I don’t get to talk about beauty as much as I would like on Hollywood Close-Up. I mean you’ve heard how Wayne gets when we just mention hair on the show! But it is actually a really important side of the business, especially for women. And it’s important to build your beauty […]

by Wayne Frazier An audition can be one of the most intimidating aspects for an actor! It can be quite daunting, and a complete mind f@#k if you allow yourself to succumb to its power. It’s kind of like the ‘dark side’ of the force (Star Wars) where it can play tricks on your mind […]