New Patron Post all about headshots and feeling anxious!
February 2026 Patron Update
Hoo boy, it's been a rough start to the year. Some day job stuff... Last fall, I had several students either graduate or move on to standing on their own (which is, of course, the goal) all at the same time. At that point, I had several test prep kids to kind of pad the earnings and things were still steady...
Patrons! I booked a gig! And shot it - so you get the whole damn story. EEE!
January 2026 Patron Update
Patrons! I booked a gig! And shot it - so you get the whole damn story.
November Patron Update
Hello, you wonderful humans who continue to support a working artist in a year where Hollywood appears to be napping harder than a sedated panda.
November Patron Update
Hello, you wonderful humans who continue to support a working artist in a year where Hollywood appears to be napping harder than a sedated panda.
October Take Comparisons
Hello, all! I have a cool scene for us to dive into today -- I shot this back earlier in the summer (hello from the past) so I've been excited to share for a while!
October Take Comparisons
Hello, all! I have a cool scene for us to dive into today -- I shot this back earlier in the summer (hello from the past) so I've been excited to share for a while!
October Patron Update
Hello, friends! This month I have some news to share about the feature I wrote and a few more scenes to share, plus news about auditions and day job stuff. Also, my take on that AI fake-actor you're seeing hubbub about.
October Patron Update
Hello, friends! This month I have some news to share about the feature I wrote and a few more scenes to share, plus news about auditions and day job stuff. Also, my take on that AI fake-actor you're seeing hubbub about.
September Patron Audition Vault
Got this audition through my agent and immediately loved the writing — smart, sharp, and full of little moments to play with. As I worked through it, I kept finding fun details to dig into, and it ended up being one of those tapes that’s just funto do. Hope you…
September Patron Audition Vault
Got this audition through my agent and immediately loved the writing — smart, sharp, and full of little moments to play with. As I worked through it, I kept finding fun details to dig into, and it ended up being one of those tapes that’s just funto do. Hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed working on it! I did actually send two takes of this. Let me know if you'd like to see the other one!
September Patron Update
Guess what, Patron friends? The script is finished and delivered.
September Patron Update
Guess what, Patron friends? The script is finished and delivered.
Time for my semi-annual reminder that I run @katestutoring — my day job & lifeline in the entertainment world. Virtual, flexible, kind, and effective tutoring for all ages. Fall spots are filling fast! Info at www.katestutoring.com 💪✏️
I finished the first draft!!! It still needs a polish, but I'm excited to share the first few scenes.
August Patron Update
I finished the first draft!!! It still needs a polish, but I'm excited to share the first few scenes.
July 2025 – Take Comparisons
Let's do a take comparison for a spot I shot a few months ago. What works? What doesn't?
July 2025 – Take Comparisons
Let's do a take comparison for a spot I shot a few months ago. What works? What doesn't?
Check me out -- nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a short film for the 2025 San Diego Film Awards! @filmconsortiumsd
Get your tickets here:
filmconsortiumsd.com/special_events/2025…Sharing an update with my Patrons today -- I'm up for another award! Also have a bit of news...
June Patron Update
Hi team! If you missed last month's content, here they are: Vlog all about anxiety, Q&A about soft joy, Take Comparisons, and May's update.
The industry is so bad right now and we all know it's bad. I can't keep reading these doom & gloom posts on here, but nor do I want to bury my head in the sand.
So instead: An Industry Win From This Year.
* I won a best actress award
* & was just nominated for another!
Lifted directly from an actual, real date I had and absolutely 0 apologies to him. 💅🏻
Art, meet life.
#writing #workinprogress #writer #actor #feminismSpent all that time doing my hair for a self tape, sooo… I recorded something special for my patrons.
🎭 Monologue scenes
🎥 Take-by-take breakdowns
🧠 What I’m thinking between each go
Patron-only peek at the process:
katehackett.com/blog
#actorslife #selftapelife #patronexclusive #btsI shared this video with my patrons in our secret Instagram account a few months ago & thought you might like a peek too!
🎬 Breaking Down a Script: Step by Step! 🎬
Ever wondered what goes into an actor’s script prep? Here’s a look behind the scenes as I break down each layer! 💭✨
I'm really excited to share some actual audition news & industry happenings with my patrons!
May Patron Update
I'm really excited to share some actual audition news with my patrons!
Not every role is sweet. Some are sharp, some are shadowed—and some feel like slipping into your own skin.
Starting this quarter, I’ll be rolling out a new Patron-exclusive feature — a behind-the-scenes peek into my audition process. First one goes up in May! Read more:
katehackett.com/2025/04/24/coming-s…Thanks so much for the question from Allan this month! We're doing a dive into what my favorite kind of writing is... and then taking a sharp left turn so I can talk about why I loved Classic Alice's Nathan so damn much. It gets unwieldy in here.
Patron Q&A #19
Thanks so much for the question from Allan this month! We're doing a dive into what my favorite kind of writing is... and then taking a sharp left turn so I can talk about why I loved Classic Alice's Nathan so damn much. It gets unwieldy in here.
Posted first for my amazing Patrons 💌 Join at www.katehackett.com/patronage for extra pics + the full story.
Sex scenes are famously UNsexy—tons of crew, cramped spaces, total chaos. Scroll all the way for a wild BTS bath shot!
Got questions about filming spicy scenes? Ask away!
Boston fam - Ambush at St. Mary's is playing at IFF Boston! Get your tickets at the link below.
APRIL 27 @ 12:15PM - SOMERVILLE THEATRE - SCREEN 3
APRIL 28 @ 5:45PM - SOMERVILLE THEATRE - SCREEN 3
iffboston.org/series/the-festival…Patrons! You have a new vlog on the site for April:
katehackett.com/2025/04/15/candid-c…
I really enjoy doing these for you my team. If you're not a patron, I'd love to invite you! If you can't support financially right now, your SHARES & LIKES mean the world: thank you!
Howdy Patrons! We're still a little quiet, so we've got a vlog all about the roles that changed me and my life. Hope you enjoy!
Candid Career Vlog #19
Howdy Patrons! We're still a little quiet, so we've got a vlog all about the roles that changed me and my life. Hope you enjoy!
Hopped on the horses before it got ragingly hot this week -- WHY, LOS ANGELES, WHY??!? Please pray for cooler weather for your redheaded pal.
Last week, I asked my Patrons where I should put my new award and one (shout out Dave!) generously provided me not with just a suggestion but an a+ tier digital image markup of where I should keep it.
Any other suggestions that'll top "enormous necklace strung with black cord"?
Hello, dear Patron family!
Last time I wrote, I had awesome news about starting private coaching, about WINNING A DANG AWARD, and about a writing gig I've been working on. This last month has been continuing to build on all of those things.
April Patron Update
Let's talk about script analysis + writing act 2 of a feature...! I'm so reenergized after starting with my new coach & ready to dive deep.
🎥 Behind the Scenes: "Happy Little Accidents" 🎬
Sometimes set mishaps lead to the best moments—creative magic, unexpected solutions, and so much fun to look back on! A patron asked me to share some stories, and I couldn’t wait to dive in. ✨
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f.mtr.cool/xfsrntzladToday we have a question from a patron asking about behind the scenes "mishaps" that had a surprising impact on my career or a project -- happy little accidents! Excited to share some stories.
Patron Q&A #18
Today we have a question from a patron asking about behind the scenes "mishaps" that had a surprising impact on my career or a project -- happy little accidents! Excited to share some stories.
Quick shout-out to my amazing Patrons who keep this train moving! You guys are the BEST. If you want to join this wonderful community, get exclusive perks, and support my work, I’d love to have you!
katehackett.com/patronage
#actress #losangelesactor #redhead #redhair #model #patreonFriends!! I have a ton of news to share in this vlog - I've booked a writing job, won an award, and have some other fiddly bits and bobs to tell you. Exciting!!!
Candid Career Vlog #18
Friends!! I have a ton of news to share in this vlog - I've booked a writing job, won an award, and have some other fiddly bits and bobs to tell you. Exciting!!!
I found snow! ❄️
My best friend bought me* a cabin up in the mountains and invited me up to catch some flakes, so Niamh and I boogied out of rainy Los Angeles and got to play in the snow for a few days.
*herself. and her husband.
Hello, Patrons!! This month has some really, really exciting news that I'm not even going to wait to share with you: I WON AN AWARD.
I am an AWARD WINNING ACTOR.
March Patron Update
Hello, Patrons!! This month has some really, really exciting news that I'm not even going to wait to share with you: I WON AN AWARD. I am an AWARD WINNING ACTOR.
One of my goals this year is to spend more time in nature (says the girl whose hobbies include horseback riding, camping, backpacking, and hiking...) so I'm exploring more of our local parks.
I think Niamh's a fan.
#dogWell I guess I can toss that fake Oscar statue from my high school production of Anything Goes.
Today's Q&A question is all about collaborations - we're talking about how I pick my collaborators and what role working with other people plays in the industry (obviously... a big one!) 🎬
katehackett.com/2025/02/25/patron-q…Today's Q&A question is all about collaborations - we're talking about how I pick my collaborators and what role working with other people plays in the industry (obviously... a big one!) 🎬
katehackett.com/2025/02/25/patron-q…Patron Q&A #17
Hi Patrons!! So excited to chat with you today about what role collaboration plays in my projects & how I pick my collaborators. I LOVE the art of collaboration in this job and I'm super excited to tell you about it!
Patron Q&A #17
Hi Patrons!! So excited to chat with you today about what role collaboration plays in my projects & how I pick my collaborators. I LOVE the art of collaboration in this job and I'm super excited to tell you about it!
Hey. Have you climbed a mountain yet this year? Tried to take a selfie with your dog only to have her not once look at the camera? No? There's time.
I had another VoiceOver practice session and I thought it’d be fun to share both of my takes with you! I hope to make this an ongoing project - where I share two takes and get your thoughts, then let you know which one I think was stronger.
Patron Audition Vault – February
I had another VoiceOver practice session and I thought it’d be fun to share both of my takes with you! I hope to make this an ongoing project - where I share two takes and get your thoughts, then let you know which one I think was stronger.
Writing dialogue is tricky! As an actor, I’ve seen plenty of lines that made me go, “wut?”—but I’m actually pretty good at it. My secret? I talk to myself as I write, acting out scenes (privately, trust me). I also tweak earlier scenes while writing new ones to refine voice + plot!
Welcome, welcome, and enjoy a quick peek at a different sort of vlog. We're talking about 🗓️ my schedule, my day as an actor in LA. This post is open to any of my Guest Star+ patrons -- and you, if you join us!
katehackett.com/2025/02/11/candid-c…Candid Career Vlog #17
Welcome, welcome, and enjoy a quick peek at a different sort of vlog. We're talking about my schedule, my day as an actor in LA.
Candid Career Vlog #17
Welcome, welcome, and enjoy a quick peek at a different sort of vlog. We're talking about my schedule, my day as an actor in LA.
I have a few spots open on my tutoring roster if you or anyone you know needs some extra help this spring. I'm also running our 10% off deal for the next month AND offering a referral bonus.
www.katestutoring.com ->
katestutoring.com/contact-usBetween auditions, writing, and general life chaos, my best assistants are... well, these guys. 🐶🐱 They may not answer emails, but they’re great at reminding me to take breaks (or give belly rubs).
PS: if you can use a kitten in your self tape... use a kitten in your self tape.
#actressHey everyone! Hope your year is off to a great start. January was a busy month, so I’ve got lots to share!
February Patron Update
Hey everyone! Hope your year is off to a great start. January was a busy month, so I’ve got lots to share!
UM EXCUSE ME. I WAS IN A BOOK. TWICE??? Like an actual WRITTEN book you can read with your eyeballs? 📖
I wanted to share something a little different with you today—voiceover! VO work is such a fun challenge, and I love playing with tone, pacing, and delivery to bring scripts to life.
Patron Audition Vault – VO Style!
I wanted to share something a little different with you today— VoiceOver! VO work is such a fun challenge, and I love playing with tone, pacing, and delivery to bring scripts to life.
