For as long as acting schools have existed, actors have been told to “build a character.”Create a backstory.Invent a personality.Layer on quirks, choices, “character work,” and all the little psychological […]
What is a “moment before” and is it important? A moment before is literally the moment before your scene starts. What you do to bring us into the world of
Your POV is super important in your acting. No one in the world is going to see things exactly the way you do. Which means no one can play a
Say what? Yes, you heard me correctly, STOP PLAYING A CHARACTER! But, you say, then how can I be a good actor? Doesn’t great acting hinge upon how well I
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You’ve probably heard the term “button” in acting but may not know what it is. Basically, it means the thing you do to wrap up the scene at the end.
Put a button on it! Read More »
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
With the shift to remote learning and web-based interactions, it is natural to question whether online acting classes can be beneficial in the same way in-person training is. Of course,
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What’s worse than a flat, one note delivery of your lines as an actor? Have you ever heard the note \”your acting needs more levels\”? If so you may have
Put Some Levels In Your Acting! Read More »
When parents discover that their children or teenagers have developed an interest in or discovered a natural aptitude for acting, they often become curious about the value of enrolling their
Do Children Need Professional Acting Coaching? Read More »
Be yourself! You hear that so many times as an actor. But doesn’t that seem confusing? How can you “be the character” and be yourself at the same time? Don’t
Great Acting? Use Yourself! Read More »