Watch a feature film with the sound off. This will change your film acting forever. As you look at the film, notice the way the lead actors move versus the way the day players move. You will almost always find that the most famous and successful actors in a film move the least. [...]
This week's Acting Wisdom quote comes from Clive Owen ~ "When I was very young, people said, 'You need a backup career.' I've come across many actors like me who didn't have a backup. That drive and will made it work." [...]
Improv means you are unscripted. It’s used all the time in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. Some quick improv don’ts: Don’t tell a joke. Don’t ask questions, as they usually don’t move you forward. Don’t get caught to an idea you think is great after something else has been started. When working with more [...]
by Gregory Watkins With the new year of 2017 upon us, it’s a good time to think about your acting goals for the coming year. Your goals should be unique to you and where you are at, but here are a few to think about: 1. Get into class. Make your training a [...]
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone that participated in the Agent showcase on Saturday. The Agent said the showcase and performances were GREAT and will be calling in Actors! There was a lot of variety to the scenes, and they were very entertaining! Way to GO Actors!!! If you missed this showcase or were not ready [...]
This week's Acting Wisdom quote comes from Oscar winner Julianne Moore ~ "I'm looking for the truth. The audience doesn't come to see you, they come to see themselves."
This week's Acting Wisdom quote comes from Leonardo DiCaprio ~ "If you can do what you do best, & be happy, you're further along in life than most people."
The classic acting expression “Dying is easy, comedy is hard” is right on the mark. Comedy is the toughest performing discipline to master. And while it is hard, here’s a few rules to help you get it right and find your funny. First, let’s define comedy: It’s the art of surprise and exaggeration—the [...]
This week's Acting Wisdom quote comes from Penelope Cruz ~ "You cannot live your life looking at yourself from someone else's point of view."
One of our very own has just created her first music video. Check it Out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID7HLVSBsVI In order to be successful, we need to work at what we love daily. "The only failure is not to try." ~ George Clooney [...]