04/01/2026
To all the talented actors in Los Angeles:
Having been in the entertainment business my entire career, I still cannot process how our government officials have let so much production slip away into other states and countries.
We have such wonderfully talented and experienced actors, directors, producers, and production staff- in all areas, and way too many are finding it hard to find solid production work.
Now politicians are talking about tax incentives -- if other states/countries can do it, then why don't we? Hollywood is the hub of the industry and it's slipped away for a long time. Years ago I would be told 'if we make it here we want you to cast the show, but not if we go to Canada (or wherever).
This wasn't acceptable then, nor is it now. When production is ramped up everyone benefits including job seekers, restaurants, hotels, dry cleaners, etc. etc.
It's inexcusable that this issue has grown so large. Politicians talk about $$, well production on a large scale can bring in $$$$$$
It's really exasperating!