Dealing with No
The acting industry can be a roller-coaster. The ups are so exhilarating and the downs can be super hard to deal with, heartbreaking even. AND as actors we’re super sensitive
Specificity and booking
Specificity and Booking A lot of actors are constantly scratching their heads trying to figure out what can make them book the role. It can seem super elusive, impossible even
Uta Hagen
Uta Hagen, Master Teacher, Master Actor Uta Hagen was one of the greatest acting teachers to ever live. Not only that but she was a brilliant stage actress with a
Your Support System
One of the most important things you can have as an actor is a strong support system. Why is that? Because acting takes a lot of stamina, it’s hard and
Congrats Brendan Fraser!
#TechniqueTuesday – Congrats Brendan Fraser! What a thrill it was to see him win on Sunday. Brendan Fraser has always struck me as a hard-working actor with passion and ability.
How to Handle Blocking On Set
OK, you booked the role! Awesome. Super great. You must be very excited. But now what? You learn your lines. You show up on time to set. They do your
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie – Overnight Sensation? Think again. When you see someone as talented and lovely as Margot Robbie for the first time chances are you’re going to think, “Well, duh!
Mindset: Thoughts and the actor
Thoughts and the Actor There are so many things that go into a successful acting career. Training, technique, acting process, voice work, script analysis, mastering auditioning, networking, set etiquette—the list
Transitions and How to Use Them!
Transitions and How to Use Them! You’ve probably heard about transitions in acting but you may not know exactly what they are or when to use them. And you may
Dame Judi Dench
What I really love about Judi Dench is that she didn’t become the icon that she is now, until she was older. She had an early interest in the theatre
Excited & Scared: Pre-Audition Jitters!
Do you remember in Into the Woods when Little Red Riding Hood sings about her encounter with the Big Bad Wolf? She goes on and on about being scared, well,
Got Warmups?
Hey all you actors out there! Hope you had a great April Fool’s Day! I for one am not into practical jokes, but if you are I hope you got
March Madness
It’s Spring! Yay! Finally. Where I live we had a ton of snow this year, which was good because we need the water, but it also brought along some cabin
Bette Davis
Bette Davis was one of the most popular and prolific actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age. If anyone ever tells you you’ve got her eyes, that’s a huge compliment! Getting her
Self Compassion & the actor
As Actors it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of continuous auditions and, as a result, beat ourselves up when we dont book the jobs