What is an “actor type” and why is it important? There’s been a lot of hype in the last few years about “actor branding” and “knowing your type”. With social media now being such an important tool in an actor’s career, and the meteoric rise of ‘influencers” both type andRead More →
For some actors, memorization is naturally easy. For others, it is a point of panic every single time. No matter where you fall on that scale, memorizing lines is, and will always be, an essential component of single audition you do and every project you work on throughout your career, so you might just as well get good at it.Read More →
This has come up a few times in the last week with my private coaching clients. When reviewing their latest materials / recordings, I realized that everyone, even though they were getting a few of the major things right with recording, were still also making some pretty big blunders. TheRead More →
Originally published March 12, 2020 If you look at professionals in any industry, they are constantly honing their skills. As actors, we are told to “always be in class”, and while this is vitally important, it’s only one piece of the puzzle in being at the top of your game.Read More →
NOTE: This post was first published in March 2020 but has been completely rewritten and updated. Acting is an expensive profession to start out, and if you’re brand new to the biz, it can be tempting to try and save on headshots. iPhones take great pictures, right? So why spendRead More →
One of the things that I get asked most frequently by new actors and one of the biggest points of frustration is how to act realistically – how to do it, go through the motions and say your lines without it feeling stiff or rehearsed? I’m not going to lie toRead More →
“Getting an agent” is not like getting a dentist or hairstylist; you can’t just walk into an agency, or call them up and tell them that you want to be represented and actually have them sign you. Keep in mind, that when they “represent” you, their butt is on theRead More →
How To Learn Your Lines in 30 Minutes or Less Have 15 minutes? Do Steps 1, 2 and 3 + 15 Minutes for One Other Thing So, you’ve landing a sweet audition with a major casting office. You’re super stoked, but also super nervous – you’ve gotta be off-book, butRead More →
There is an old saying in theatre, “Once you can do Shakespeare, you can do anything.” Although studying Shakespeare as a new actor can feel daunting, I have found the adage to be true; it’s absolutely invaluable.Read More →
Voice over is something that I never planned to do. I came up through the theatre as a kid, found my way from the stage to the camera as a young adult. The camera and I hit it off! We had an instant love affair! Rivaled only by the loveRead More →
