How to start booking commercial work
We all want to book more commercial work. A big paycheck, for only a few days work. The problem is, it’s highly competitive out there. Sometimes in an audition you could be going up against...
Posts by: Andrew Hearle
Matt Damon’s Acting Advice
Real, and interesting… What you’re not understanding, Sydney, is that real is good. Interesting is better. Yesterday I was listening to the latest episode of Off Camera, a great podcast where Sam Jones (photographer and...
What to do in the moment before you start acting
The moment before you perform is sacred. Larry Moss, whom we had the pleasure of interviewing earlier this year, dedicates an entire chapter of his book, ‘The Intent to Live’ to The Moment Before. That’s...
Some Great Poems to Snuggle up to
As many of you know I am a passionate poetry fan. And I want to share that love with you all. But I’m not just forcing poems down your throats because I can, poetry is...
How to Prepare for Your Drama School Audition
I am fortunate enough to coach actors all around the world as they prepare for arguably the most important audition of their lives – drama school. Though I have done 100’s of auditions in my...
Which Drama School is Right for Me?
Unfortunately, going to drama school is always going to be a leap of faith. Teachers are constantly changing, as is the culture of each school, so even if you get to chat in great depth...
Hamlet’s Advice to the Players
It’s funny that many actors today think of Shakespeare as over-the-top, melodramatic and as far from naturalism as you can get. We see the Globe theatre and grand costumes and assume that the plays written...
Common Shakespeare Words Explained
Common Shakespearean words explained. ...
Am I Any Good at Acting? (or has everyone been lying?)
I’ve know many actors who’ve stayed in the game too long. They’re simply not good actors, and they’ve thrown away their lives in pursuit of a dream that is difficult even for the most talented...
Is it Hard to Get an Acting Agent?
In short, yes. In fact, if you’re aiming high, and are sitting at home with no professional credits, no formal training, and limited acting experience, it’s nearly impossible. But, though it’s nearly impossible to sign...