How to Discover Character Relationships
Scenario: you’ve just been handed a brand new scene—a two-hander set in an empty room. One character wants to borrow some money, the other wishes the last loan they gave to be paid back in...
Scenario: you’ve just been handed a brand new scene—a two-hander set in an empty room. One character wants to borrow some money, the other wishes the last loan they gave to be paid back in...
The Academy Awards are almost upon us! Are you excited? Have you got your viewing party planned and your personal picks ready to cheer or defend? Awards season is a big fixture on any entertainer’s...
Poor Things was one of the strangest, most original films to come out of 2023. A sharp-as-hell script, unmatched production design and all brought together by one of the best directors working in the business....
At the climax of Arthur Miller‘s play The Crucible, protagonist John Proctor is given a chance to save himself from hanging. All he has to do is sign his name to a false confession of...
Right: let’s roll up our sleeves and dive into one of acting’s biggest debates. Can any actor play any character, regardless of their identity? I bet you had an answer to that question almost as...
Nothing worse than long periods of no work, right? No self-tapes, no auditions, your agent’s portrait showing up on a carton of milk… Here at StageMilk, we understand completely. But we also know that quiet...
Let’s start with a tough question: are you thinking about quitting acting? There’s no shame if the thought’s crossed your mind. It’s actually a fairly common question for actors—especially as a new year of rejection...
Short monologues for actors are always in, well, short supply. While they are always useful things for an actor to be able to conjure up for an audition or showcase, they can be tough to...
Here’s a list of things student filmmakers have: great equipment, support from a film school, technical knowledge, committed collaborators and an endless supply of energy on long shoot days. Here’s what student filmmakers lack: the...
Well should you? Should you challenge yourself in a safe and exciting environment? Should you have fun and meet like-minded individuals? And while you’re at it, develop important performance and life skills? You can probably...