Day in the Life of an Actor
Wake up. Pray for work. Pray to Shakespeare. Sit in local pub in long coat. Receive call from agent and get part in latest Marvel film. Learn lines for five hours. Shoot self-tape hours before...
The Acting Lifestyle
In this section of the site we explore articles around what it is to be an actor. These are not so much acting tips, but articles that help to support you and empower you on your acting journey. Enjoy!
How Do I Make Actor Friends?
We place a lot of importance on fostering and nurturing community, here at StageMilk. A lot of that is to do with the fact that we are, ourselves, a community—populated by an incredible global network...
Best Hobbies for Actors
There is no such thing as an actor who doesn’t deserve to have a little break. And we don’t mean that in the context of “Go on, slack off, you deserve it this once…” We’re...
How Playing Dungeons & Dragons Improves Your Acting
I’ll come clean straight away: I’m a nerd. A big one. So much so that I often introduce myself to people as a nerd first, actor second. By now, you’ve probably heard about this niche...
7 Ways To Deal With Jealousy as an Actor
Welcome! I see you’ve chosen the most self-worth-challenging-inevitably-comparative-I-am-my-work profession on the planet. And what’s that? Sometimes you get jealous??? How DARE you! You’ll never make it! That was my impression of your inner monologue. How...
Ten Tips for Touring Actors
So, you’ve just been cast in a touring production! Congratulations! However, with great distances comes great responsibility… and some sacrifices too. We’ve compiled a list of touring survival tips for you to use to as...
How To Watch Films As An Actor
This article is designed to teach you how to watch films as an actor. As artists, it’s vital for your continued creative growth that you experience as much art as possible: music, television, visual arts,...
Silent Films All Actors Should Watch
Whether you’re diehard cinema buff, or somebody who only watches Netflix Originals with “Christmas” in the title, silent films can be tough to watch. They can be confusing, overly demanding of your focus and keep...
What Does it Mean to Be an Actor?
Actors have a special function in society. As an actor, you are part of a grand storytelling tradition that dates back to early humankind. Storytellers entertain, educate, and inspire our world to become a better...
Acting Career Information
Whether you’re a fresh-faced drama school graduate or a grizzled, veteran board-treader, it’s safe to say you’d agree an actor’s life is one of variation and uncertainty. Hell, it’s probably safe to say you knew...