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  • The Importance of Solo Acting Dialogue

    Solo dialogue can seriously test the mettle of any actor. Doing monologue is not a skill that is easily mastered, but it can make a difference to an actor’s success. The importance of solo dialogue in acting becomes clear when actors have to do a solo audition.  How can actors master solo dialogue? They can…

  • Do You Know The Difference Between Actors and Performers?

    It’s a popular depiction that an actor is a type of performer; after all, many would agree that “performing” is the main verb used to describe what actors do. However, there are subtle differences between what it means to be an actor and a performer – and if you study acting, then you’ll want to…

  • How Mistakes Can Make You a Better Actor

    As an actor, one of the most embarrassing and depressing feelings can involve walking out of an audition knowing you’ve made lots of mistakes. Whether you talked too fast while reading the script or you just forgot your lines, mistakes are often regarded as an actor’s worst nightmare. Well, we’re here to say something that…

  • One Simple Way to Get More Commercial Auditions

    You have dreams of becoming an actor and doing  TV commercials. You want to become instantly recognizable as Flo – or at least being featured in national commercial campaigns.  You’ve got dreams, and you’re determined to achieve them. So you take a commercial workshop and study Improvization, take great headshot, create an impressive resume and cover letter then…

  • Actors Must Know Their Type

    I believe one of the big mistakes many actors make is not being clear on their type (or as often referred to as a brand). Most believe that they “are actors and can play many roles”. In a majority of theatre productions, you can because of the distance between the actor and audience. But on-camera,…

  • Improvisation Training is Crucial to an Actor’s Career

    I always suggest that actors take Improvisation workshop either before, during or immediately after they take a commercial class and/or acting class.  It is important in the development of your acting craft. The freedom and confidence you get from studying Improv well will be very helpful to do better Commercial and Theatrical auditions and thus help you start…

  • How to Select The Best Acting Teacher For Your Career

    So many actors choose their acting teachers for the wrong reasons: either they select one who is less money, offering some kind of deal, located close to where they live, recommended by unqualified sources, they know actors in the class or ONLY because the teacher is or has been a casting director. These are not…

  • Why You Won’t Book the Commercial…

    …Even when you did a great audition I am sure you have wanted to know why you do not book Commercials when you feel you have done a great audition (and even when those running the session have let you know you did a great audition). You might get an avail or are put on “Hold” but…

  • Confidence – The Actor’s Most Empowering Necessity

    In the acting business, actors must have confidence in their talents and themselves in order to deal with the challenges and always be able to bring their best game to their meetings, auditions and work. Confidence is an essential “personal tool” for everyone but especially for actors and performers. For many actors, confidence is innate.…

  • Keys To A Successful Commercial Audition

    If you’re an actor looking to book regular gigs, you’ll find that commercial acting can be very rewarding – not to mention lucrative!  From local commercials to massive nationwide campaigns, commercials can provide your acting career with a significant launching pad.  What’s more, many commercial actors are as famous as beloved movie stars; just take…