Common Shakespeare Words Explained
Common Shakespearean words explained. ...
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Branding for Actors
There seem to be two schools of thought when it comes to branding for actors: the first being, “forget about branding, focus on being a great actor” and the second; “we live in the...
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Complete Guide to a Great Headshot
Your headshot is your first point of contact, it’s your first impression, it’s your brand, your image, your signature. I often come across actor’s headshots that aren’t quite up to scratch – either they...
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Why Actors Have to Keep Training
Actors usually fall into one of two brackets: those who think they don’t need any more training and those who are addicted to attending every masterclass in town. We’re looking for a happy medium....
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How to be a Confident Actor
All actors battle with nerves, insecurity and self confidence. Learn more here...
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Why Gossiping Makes you a Bad Actor
The problem with gossip is that it doesn’t actually help anything...
Acting Information and Resources
What to do when you’re lost, stuck, dazed and confused
Frustrated? Exhausted? Unmotivated? Dispassionate? Defeatist? Lost, stuck, dazed and confused? Feel like life is a big stack of brick walls, and every time you try to climb over, the walls get taller, and thicker, and...
Finding your Feet as an Actor
I remember my very first few steps as an actor, at the tender age of 14. And back then, StageMilk didn’t exist to guide me through it. I was somewhat fortunate however, I stumbled upon...
Guide to Acting for Young People
We get emails every single day from young people, all around the world, asking us ‘how do I become an actor?’ Curious to find out what information was out there, I did some research, and...
Guide to Auditioning for UK Drama Schools
Written by Chloe Zurynski, this is an Aussie’s guide to auditioning for UK drama schools. This article covers all the need-to-know basics when auditioning for the major drama schools in the UK, course fees and cut-off...
Am I Any Good at Acting? (or has everyone been lying?)
I’ve know many actors who’ve stayed in the game too long. They’re simply not good actors, and they’ve thrown away their lives in pursuit of a dream that is difficult even for the most talented...
American Accent Guide
This is our American Accent Guide, by voice and dialect coach Nick Curnow. For this article, we’re going to be focusing on the General American accent, of course there are infinite regional accents in the...
Branding for Actors
There seem to be two schools of thought when it comes to branding for actors: the first being, “forget about branding, focus on being a great actor” and the second; “we live in the 21st...
Is it Hard to Get an Acting Agent?
In short, yes. In fact, if you’re aiming high, and are sitting at home with no professional credits, no formal training and limited acting experience, it’s nearly impossible. But though it’s nearly impossible to sign...
Complete Guide to a Great Headshot
Your headshot is your first point of contact, it’s your first impression, it’s your brand, your image, your signature. I often come across actor’s headshots that aren’t quite up to scratch – either they didn’t...