The Imitation Game
The imitation game is the best way to practice acting on your own. ...
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Here’s a collection of articles we have deemed as a MUST-READ!
The imitation game is the best way to practice acting on your own. ...
When approaching a script for the very first time what do you see? Does your imagination rapidly create a detailed world where the characters live and breath? Or, do you imagine detailed sets, lights and an audience...
Feeling unmotivated? Here are some tips on how to stay in the game...
I’ve considered quitting acting more often than I’d like to concede. The reasons to forgo a career in the arts are too numerous to ignore, not the least of which is financial...
I once had a commercial audition where the casting director gave me the following instructions: “Look at this chocolate bar and pretend it just exploded in your hands.” No sides, no other actors. When I...
When Sir John Gielgud was asked what his most important advice to young actors would be, he simply answered with one word: You guessed it...'Relax'...
"Being an actor changed my perception of the performance of other actors in a way which I regret". Must read article!...
When you begin to focus on the here and now, you can begin to let go of insecurities, nerves and unnecessary habits. ...
A look at what actors can do in their free time to benefit their craft. Acting coach, Michelle Danner gives five things actors can do in their free time....
Shooting your way to the top may not always be the best thing. The importance of theatrical experience is undeniable on the road to becoming an honest and versatile actor. It provides the cornerstones of...