27 Movies All Actors Should Watch
So, you’re an actor looking to watch some movies for inspiration. Or, maybe you need a little primer for a certain aspect of the film-making process, or an idea for how to approach a specific...
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!
Being an actor in L.A.
I Love This Town Despite a successful diversion of the rising California sun via drawn blinds, I’m awoken by the increasingly aggressive chirping of my alarm clock. Each night prior I set it early in...
Tackling the Canon: Why You Should Read More Plays and Watch More Films
It can be very difficult to engage with the concept of the ‘canon’. Despite being lauded as a list of all-important creative works across the history of literature/theatre/film, it has traditionally skewed towards cis-, straight,...
‘I Don’t Do Theatre’ and Other Actor Delusions
Look, every family has their Fredo, and even we tight-knit band of players have moments when we’d like to send our silly siblings off in a metaphorical fishing boat just to shut them up. Here...
When Should You Quit Your Day Job as an Actor?
The short answer to this is simple: quit your day job when you can afford to do so and still live comfortably. Wouldn’t it be nice if the issue were that simple? At some point...
What to Watch in February 2021
We’ve gotten through what might have been one of the strangest holiday seasons of our collective lives, and we’ve arrived in 2021. Whether you’re in lockdown, heading back to work, or you’ve got a few...
How to Set Goals as an Actor
There sure is a lot of jazz out there about life and career planning right now. However, the concept of five-year planning was introduced to me a few years back while I was still studying....
5 Ways to Stay Sharp as an Actor When There’s ‘No Work’
While the pandemic may halt productions, it doesn’t have to quiet your creative spirit. In fact, whenever there’s an acting dry spell, it’s important to remember that we each have the power to create opportunities...
Is it bad to want to be famous?
“Thank you! Thank you sooo much!” I passionately exclaim, almost breathlessly. “I want to thank the Academy, my director, my co-stars – you guys, ugh, I wouldn’t be here without you! And finally, I want...
How to Make Connections as an Actor
It seems like all sorts of successful actors have an impressive network of connections of other actors and creative individuals that helped them rise to the level they’re at today. But how do you create...