How to Write a Short Film
The short film is the best and most common first step for actors, directors and filmmakers looking to hone their craft and build their resume. It also presents actors with the opportunity to create a...
How-To Guides for Actors
These are all our ‘How To’ guides. Simple and instructive guides on all areas of acting.
We love the simplicity of these kinds of guides and we think you’re going to get a lot out of these articles. Enjoy!
Script Analysis: How to Get the Most Out of a Scene
Picture this: you’re sitting in the lobby of a powerful casting agency. You’re surrounded by ten other nervous-looking actors who look just like you, are dressed just like you and have prepared exactly the same...
Writing Comedy
When it comes to the blank page: there’s nothing quite so exciting or challenging as comedy. It requires knowledge, experience, careful planning and excellent structuring—and yet, the desired result is often the exact opposite of...
How to Write a Monologue
Monologues are strange and curious things. Whether they stand alone, or come from a larger text, they offer unparalleled insight into the thoughts and feelings of the characters who speak them. They can be grand...
How to Play Status as an Actor
Conflict is the essence of drama. Conflict is generated by status, as characters scramble over one another to reach the top of their food chain. Status is everywhere in storytelling. In every scene or relationship, the...
9 Tips For Actors in Training
We’ve all been told that training is key to improving as an actor and getting a foot in the door of the industry. But acting classes are also a huge investment of our time, energy,...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Acting Training
Training and learning is a massive part of the life of an actor. Whether it is learning about a specific character we are rehearsing or training the craft of acting generally, being in a position...
24 Ways to Build a Character
Whether you’re on the hunt for a character-building jumping-off point, a quick something-something to add to your process or a deep-dive into your latest role: I present to you my holy grail list of exercises,...
How to Write an Acting Bio
The infamous actor’s bio. Often the bane of many of our careers, this tiny little excerpt of text should be something simple, and yet it proves to be so elusive and hard to tackle for...
10 Tips for Being a Great Self-Tape Partner
Self taping is a massive part of an actor’s life. Especially in the wake of Covid-19, self taping is and will continue to be the norm for auditions. This means that we all put a...