Finding that Naive Love for Acting
I fell out of love with acting when I graduated drama school 6 years ago. OK, I didn’t fall out of love, but something changed. I was graduating from WAAPA, and had a tough time...
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Finding that Naive Love for Acting
I fell out of love with acting when I graduated drama school 6 years ago. OK, I didn’t fall out of love, but something changed. I was graduating from WAAPA, and had a tough...
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How to get the most out of acting class
“Once you stop learning, you start dying”- Albert Einstein Learning, and being in class, is the best thing any actor can do. Never think you’ve “got it” – the craft of acting is elusive,...
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Even Ryan Reynolds Gets Anxious
A friend recently sent me an article where Ryan Reynolds admits he suffers from anxiety and it was truly eye opening… (Full article) “I figure if you’re going to jump off a cliff, you might as...
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25 Acting Truths I Learnt Too Late
I’ve been out of drama school for 6 years. And I have learnt a lot. Unfortunately I learnt a few way to late, and it’s cost me time, money and roles. Here are 23...
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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...
Acting Information and Resources
Love Labour’s Lost Monologues
Love Labour’s Lost is not one of Shakespeare’s most well known plays, but it is still produced around the world and features some fantastic monologues for actors. It’s a comedy, and like many of Shakespeare’s...
Why do you want to be an actor?
Lately I’ve been contemplating what keeps me going as an actor. What is it that pushes me to continue pursuing this challenging career? I think it’s a question worth considering, and so pull up a...
How to get the most out of acting class
“Once you stop learning, you start dying”- Albert Einstein Learning, and being in class, is the best thing any actor can do. Never think you’ve “got it” – the craft of acting is elusive, every-changing...
9 skills that benefit you as an actor
Acting training should always come first – gaining confidence in performance, exploring different characters, vocal and physical flexibility, breaking down scripts – all invaluable skills that should be practiced and honed daily. But sometimes your...
16 Plays It’s Embarrassing You Haven’t Read
Despite the belittling title, this article isn’t to make you feel bad. There are a lot of talented and passionate actors out there who are simply not reading or watching plays. There are probably a...
5 Smart Actor Snacks
Usually at StageMilk we talk about providing “acting snacks” – as in quick tips, advice and digestible info – this time, Tahlia is LITERALLY giving you some acting snacks! There are a few invaluable resources...
Even Ryan Reynolds Gets Anxious
A friend recently sent me an article where Ryan Reynolds admits he suffers from anxiety and it was truly eye opening… (Full article) “I figure if you’re going to jump off a cliff, you might as well...
25 Acting Truths I Learnt Too Late
I’ve been out of drama school for 6 years. And I have learnt a lot. Unfortunately I learnt a few way to late, and it’s cost me time, money and roles. Here are 23 acting...
How to tackle your acting career in 2019
It’s 2019. A brand new year, a fresh start, a chance to recalibrate and plan ahead. A chance to give your acting career a kick in the butt and get the ball rolling. Mindset First...