...esearcher Dr Susan Burgoyne (PhD) and her colleagues have highlighted some acting teachers’ lack of experience in recognising and promoting psychological wellbeing: “ [w]hen this process is activated negatively, the actor’s personal life may...
...ry of the Academy Awards; every member of its cast was nominated for their acting. But its main enduring impact on cinema was that it paved the way for Hollywood to update (and eventually...
...ttachment into the drama-filled world (both on and off stage) of a life in acting. Some of us may find ourselves under the illusion, early on in our career particularly, that success or a...
...en terrible theatre, is one of the best steps you can take to further your acting career. The trouble is that theatre is expensive. And because it’s so expensive often actors are reluctant to...
...eel better in yourself, than follow that and make sure you stay committed. Acting is also very physical and almost every play I have been in required some form of physical work, so remaining...
...bang enough, something you’ve shot there could be a great showcase of your acting! At the very least, a self-tape you’ve shot at home has no pretensions about looking like professional work; it actually...
...person as an actor. Some of these tactics might already be central to your acting process—like given circumstances. Others, such as the daunting task of research(!), might be a little more foreign. Just remember...
...barely better than a prison photo, so you need to give it some warmth. #3 Acting Choices Even in a commercial casting scenario, you need to go after the truth. By that I mean...
...Oscars of your Big Dramatic Scene, monologues are with you throughout your acting journey. They are what we use to learn the basics of acting, practice and hone our skills and—perhaps most importantly—audition for...
...o longer than 4 minutes, and includes a variety of scenes. It is not about acting your pants off, looking super attractive and having the highest of production values. Your Showreel is there to...
