Acting and Bull Riding
What does the world’s most dangerous sport have to do with acting? You’d be surprised—and no, it’s not that auditioning sometimes feels like your riding on the back of a
How Committed Are You?
Acting takes commitment—just like anything else really worthwhile. Before you venture down this daunting road of an acting career or continue on it, you might want to assess if it’s
Movement and Intention
Acting is all about your intention (what you want). And that intention must be married to your movement (what you are doing). Check out this video to see this concept
When the Going Gets Tough, What keeps You Going?
We all hit troubled waters. What’s important is how we navigate them and that we CAN navigate them. Watch this video to get some ideas just how to do that.
Just Say No to Browbeaters (Teachers or Otherwise)
Finding a great teacher to train with is vital for an actor. You need someone knowledgeable, articulate and firm. But not TOO firm. If you find yourself in a class
Industry Night Takeaway – Trust Your Instincts
Learning to trust your instincts is one of the most important things and actor can do. Find out how to start that process or further develop it by watching the
Shake Your Thang
Movement in acting. How important is it? SUPER DUPER important—especially in comedy/character building. Don’t believe me? Watch this video and get some tips!
Emotions – Going Deep
You’ve got a big emotional scene coming up. But you’re not sure you can bring it. Watch this video and learn just how to dig deep and let loose.
Monologues – How to Pick ’em, How to do ’em
You’ve got an audition! Yay! They want you to do a monologue. What? Crap! Where do I find one? How do I prepare it? Do I need to be off
Lights! Camera! Action! Taking Direction
You got the job. Nice! Now you’re on set. Wait! What? What do I do? How do I take direction? What if I can’t and Martin Scorsese fires me! To
IMDB – Do I Need It?
Thinking about getting an IMDB page? Should you go “Pro” on it? Answers to all your IMBD dilemmas are in this video. Watch now!
May the Fourth Be With YOU (How Star Wars Changed EVERYTHING)
Star Wars changed everything. I know I was there when it happened. Yoda says: “Watch this video you will and glean wisdom you can. The ancient one knows what she
What’s YOUR Kryptonite?
We all have things that hold us back in life and in our careers. What’s yours? Watch the video to find out how to develop super powers and Kick your
Moments
Ron Howard says films are made of great moments. But what makes a truly great moment in acting? And how do you allow those to happen? Watch the video and
What Is “Good Acting”?
To be a good actor, you have to know what good acting IS. We sometimes take it for granted that we just know what that looks like, or feels like