Every moment you take before you perform is sacred. Larry Moss, who we had the privilege of interviewing earlier in the year, dedicates a whole chapter to The Intent to live’ to The Moment before. That’s because the moment BEFORE you start a scene is arguably more important than the scene/monologue/conversation itself. This begs the question: is […]

We are here. You have made the decision that you want to act. You are now part of the tribe. As soon as the euphoria fades, the doubts will begin to creep in. What should I do? What can I do to make this work? What are my chances of succeeding? I will help you […]

The Year of the Inner Child “To act, you must be a child.” — Paul Newman W.C. Fields, American Actor and Comedian, famously stated in Hollywood, “Never work alongside animals or children.” They are unpredictable and can “steal the scene”. It would be best if you, therefore, worked with them. Observing how their lack of […]

I want to discuss something that we don’t often want to talk about: Envy. Jealousy. Comparison. I know. We have been taught to avoid certain words and emotions so we don’t look flawed. They can exist, even though it doesn’t prevent them. However, I can’t say that I enjoy being envious or comparing myself to […]

It’s 2022. It’s a brand new year. This is your chance to kick-start your acting career and get things moving. Mindset Let’s start with mindset. Ask any celebrity or actor how they got there. You’ll hear things like Failure just wasn’t an option” (Jennifer Lawrence), I loved every audition because it was an opportunity for me to act”(Bryan […]

I have been out of drama school since 2006. And I’ve learned a lot. Unfortunately, I learned a lot too late, which has cost me my time, money, and roles. These are 23 acting truths that I wish I knew from day one. You will have the best chance of success if you can let […]

An actor has a few valuable resources: stamina, energy, focus and creativity. But how often do you arrive on set, at rehearsals or to that all-important-big-time audition and lack at least one (if not all) of the above? You might have had to work late to get the casting call, your job is draining your […]

This article, despite its title, is not meant to make anyone feel bad. Many talented, passionate actors aren’t reading plays or watching them. This could be due to a variety of reasons. 1. They watched a few plays, but they were all horrible.  2. They don’t have the money. 3. They heard some terrible readings […]

Acting training should always be the priority. It should include building confidence, exploring characters, vocal flexibility, and breaking down scripts. These are all valuable skills that should be practised every day. Sometimes acting skills are not enough to get you jobs. Many auditions required intermediate guitar skills, a full driver’s license, or professional swimming experience. What are the […]

An exciting way to start your creative career as an actor or actress is to attend an acting school in NYC. Acting school is expensive, so make sure you fully utilize the program. These are just a few of the ways that you can make the most of your acting class. From planning what to […]