The Power of Stillness in Acting
I remember the first time where the power of acting really moved me in ways I never expected. I was a teenager watching, Good Will Hunting for the first time, and I witnessed the magnificence...
Acting Tips
Welcome to the Acting Tips section of the site. Listed here are all our latest Acting Tips. These tips are written by our core writers Andrew Hearle, Luke McMahon, Jim Harwood and James Waters as well as many others. All our writers are trained, professional actors. These guilt free acting snacks aim at helping actors develop their craft, rethink there personal methodology and inspire confidence.
If something works for you use it, if not don't try to force one of our acting tips to work; every actor is different. Please let us know your thoughts on any of the Acting Tips listed here. If you have a question about any element of your acting, let us know and we will endeavour to help you out in any way we can.
How to Act Well with Bad Writing
A new script falling into your hands is one of the most exciting parts of the acting journey. It represents a new start—whether it be an audition side, a theatre piece, or a full 90...
Why Actors Should Learn How to Play an Instrument
When I was a kid, my parents forced me to take up piano lessons and, oh boy, was I unhappy about that. Every Wednesday afternoon on the way to the lesson, I would think: “Why...
How to Avoid Over-Acting
“To be!? Or not! To be!?” I shouted at the top of my lungs—using all of my projection skills, hands waving in the air like I was trying to hail a taxi. “Whether ’tis nobler...
How I got into Drama School in the UK
Having just come out of the drama school audition process successfully, I know how nerve-wracking it is. That said, I now know how to handle it. It’s not just an audition—which would be hard enough...
How to Memorise a Monologue
The first question every actor gets asked by well-meaning family members following a performance is: “How did you learn all of those lines?!” It’s not their fault, it’s the rules. The question comes from a...
How to Prepare for a Last-minute Audition
Us actors, at least when we first start out, always complain about not getting enough auditions. Then, out of nowhere, one comes along and swoops you like a magpie in spring—leaving you dazed, confused and...
How to Prepare For Your First Ever Audition
Your knees are weak, your palms are sweaty, you have not long to get prepped and ready, script spaghetti. If you have ever felt this feeling, you’re either having a very weird dream or you...
How to Work with a Director
The actor/director relationship is one of the most interesting, mystifying dynamics in all performing arts. It’s peak creative symbiosis—a delicate balance that often spells triumph or defeat for any given project. We hear a lot...
Goals To Set as an Actor in the New Year
You made it! Another year down as an actor, with another year stretching out in front of you. It might not sound like much to celebrate, but the nature of our business makes it decidedly...