Scenes for Four Actors
A strange monologue about a murdered teddy bear. The tense exchange between a faded rockstar and a super-fan. A screwball three-hander set at a bloody crime scene. Here at StageMilk, we’ve provided a wealth of...
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Rhythm and Pace in Acting
Whether it’s in the banter between friends, the rapid movement of a fight scene or the agonising pause before a jump scare, rhythm and pace in acting are foundational elements of drama and storytelling. Just...
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...
The Importance of Awards Season
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...
Acting Lessons from “Poor Things”
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....
How to Build a Good Reputation as an Actor
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...
Can I Play Any Character I Want To?
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...
What to Do when your Acting Career is Quiet
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...
So You’re Thinking About Quitting Acting
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
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...