As I navigate the unpredictable waters of full-time freelance life, I keep revisiting a conversation I had with a fellow freelancer a few weeks ago. We found ourselves deeply immersed in the classic debate: security or freedom.

As an actor, you know the feeling all too well: the rush of applause, the satisfaction of a glowing review, the thrill of nailing an audition or self-tape. But have you ever thought about why these moments matter so much?

Honest communication and being transparent and open with your agent can help them to understand and support you when perhaps you can't make the audition, or need some extra time out.