For the daily needs of actors trying to make it big!!!
Some of the most common request agents, casting directors and managers have of prospect clients and new actors, is for them to lose the arrogance or cockyness and be more professional. Whle we understand that its a type of defense-mechanism for the many insecurities that plague us, it is important to not be perceived as onything other than a serious actor…
Like every week we post a book review on a subject related to acting, health, personal growth or anything related to the showbiz industry. This time it’s a little unknown book called “Letters to a young artist” by Anna Deavere Smith which publicizes itself as advice for artists on making a life in the arts.
We all know the feeling; whether an actor, writer, director, painter or any other proffessional artist… we’ve all had to finish a job in time for shooting or handing it over to the client… and have felt stuck! The worse timing, the worse feeling, you try and be creative, try and get those talent juices flowing and…NOTHING.
Like every week we post a monologue for you to enjoy. This week it’s from Kellie Powells’ play: Collaboration. It is a contemporary female role.
Kim confesses to her friend (and sometimes-lover) Shanehat she has been in love with him for several years.
As much as I love a good Sci-fi and/or comic adaptation with all its effects and futuristic portrayals of the world… is it just me or does this seem almost like a “Die Hard 2200″? I still want to go see it though…:-)
At the end of the day, a character is fully created when it is no longer seen as a character, but a person. But how do we make this change? Where do we get the necessary information and tools to make this possible?
A)from our own experience.
B)from observation.
C)from research.
D)from our imagination.
This is the beginning of a four week series in which we will look at all these in due time but today we focus on the first tool: our own experience.
As actors we will have plenty of occasions to speak in public: award shows, thank-you speaches, interviews, but mainly our day to days: auditions. We need to know how to adress the room full of people who might end up giving you your next big break! So it is of utter importance to know “how” to get rid of your fears of public speaking, or atleast learn how to “fake it”.
Like every week we post a book review on a subject related to acting, health, personal growth or anything related to the showbiz industry. This time it’s the memoirs of Charles Strouse: “Put on a Happy Face”
Here is a great article from The Acting Room that talks about how much its going to cost you monthly to live in LA. Now some things are pretty accurate, but others are either too high or too low compared to most of my experiences and those of known acquaintances. But, if you scroll down and read the comments you will get a great scope.
Dont lose yourself in Hollywood… (The Acting Room)
The Force is Strong in Star Trek!… (Gawker)
Green Lantern is pushed back, debate ensues…(The Bad and The Ugly)
Paid Proffessional Work or Volunteer Film Roles?… (Actor Growth)
The sexiest infrared couch. Body heaven.. (Born Rich)
Kim Kardashian might SAY shes a fitness guru… (Fit Celeb)
Trimming the fat from NON WORK related [...]
Here is a great little backstage video on what your headshots should look like and what are the DOs and DONTs in the industry as related to headshots now.
Have you ever said, “I don’t care what anyone thinks about me.”?
I know I have, and I also know it’s a lie.
The truth is we do care what other people think about us. Why wouldn’t we? How others view us can make or break us in this industry. It’s how we get jobs, score auditions, get agents, make friends, and create enemies.
Backstage has a great article based on several interviews to managers and industry proffessionals. They comment what it is they look for in prospective clients, how they expect them to behave, what really matters and ow a typical meeting goes. For the full article…Click Here.
An actors view on the Susan Boyle story… (Actors Growth)
Hollywood Hair…(Elle)
DaVinci on finding your lifes’ purpose…(Talent Development Site)
Christian Bale rant; approval from another actor… (One Less Bitter Actor)
Why actors should blog… (Actor Preneur)
Which Actor has the biggest Shoe Lifts of all?…(Defamer)
Thats what LIFTMAGIC is for! If you have ever wondered how “good” you would look if you had your celebrities surgeon, or a specific procedure done, then this website is for you. You can upload your own picture to the site and start tweeking it. It couldnt be easier!
This is part of a 2 post series that deals with networking for those of you that… dont feel as comfortable doing it. Many actors are introverts. Many artists are introverts. But sadly the most recognised and working ones are usually the ones who overcome such obstacle (because lets face it, in this business, it IS and obstacle).
How do you stand out?
This is the biggest thing in auditioning as far as I’m concerned. It’s sometimes hard to fathom just how many people the casting folk have to see on a daily basis. The same is true for the university admissions folk as well. There are literally hundreds of thousands of people that want to be actors and as a general rule,
Here are the new shows coming on NBC. I cant stress enough the need of actors to watch EVERY SHOW THEY CAN!. Not only is a wise actor a better actor, but think about it this way: if you watch atleast the pilots and a couple of other episodes you will get the acting style down and if you ever audition for these particular shows you know what to give. Its not the same thing to read for “Gres Anatomy” or “Lost” tan it is to read for “Two and a Half men” where acting is concerned. Its important to know your shows.
Like every week we post a monologue for you to enjoy. This week it’s from August Strindberg play: The Father. It is a senior male role. Enjoy
CAPTAIN: Come in, and we’ll talk. I heard you out there listening. It is late, but we must come to some decision. Sit down. [Pause]
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