<p>Michael Kostroff in a recent Backstage.com article about nudity says, “Even if nudity fits with your artistic philosophy, you might want to wait until it’s in connection with a project you know is 100 percent legitimate, safe, and worthy of such intimate exposure, like an HBO project or a first-class feature film with a known director.” </p>
<p>He also says, “The decision whether or not to work nude is a personal one. While I know some disagree with my point of view, I don’t believe actors should ever think of nudity as an inherent requirement of our profession. It should never be assumed that just because you’re an actor, the world gets to see your naked body. Many actorsmyself includedhave had successful, busy careers without shedding their clothes.”</p>
<p>You don’t have to subscribe to Backstage to see the whole article, found in the “Working Actor” advice column.</p>