What Is My ‘Actor Type’ or Typecast?
Without a doubt, this is one of the most contentious points in the modern acting world: Does typecasting exist? If so, what is my type? How do I find my type? What type of roles...
Without a doubt, this is one of the most contentious points in the modern acting world: Does typecasting exist? If so, what is my type? How do I find my type? What type of roles...
Allow me to be frank at the commencement. This is not a ‘how to become an actor article’. This article assumes that you, the reader, have already taken the first step on the path of...
So, you know one thing for sure: you want to be an actor. That’s awesome. One thing I know can be a little bit daunting, however, is deciding where to train as an actor. It...
Let me say, straight off the bat, that there are a lot easier ways to get famous than to be famous for being an actor. If being famous is your ultimate goal can I recommend...
Drama school is a wonderful time. It’s unlike any other experience we’ll have in life. Its exciting, daunting, challenging, emotional, turbulent, enlightening and FUN. Graduating from drama school, however, is a whole other kettle of...
Chances are, if you’re reading this article, you are staring down an important and exciting crossroads in your life. Perhaps you’re thinking about following a lifelong dream? Maybe you’re returning to acting after a long...
A hallmark of a truly great actor is the ability to adapt a performance to the constraints of the medium. On stage, actors have the challenge of delivering a truthful and detailed performance whilst still...
As actors, self consciousness is something we are all almost guaranteed to experience to some degree in our careers. Whether it is self consciousness about our ability or a performance we’ve given, self consciousness about...
Yes. How’s that for the shortest article ever? Since you’ve gone to the trouble of searching for an answer to this question, (or a similar one) I should probably expand on this. Professional actors should...
One of the best ways to train as an actor is to watch great actors doing their thing and ask a few questions of their work. What are they doing here that is making this...