Archive for July 2013
Acting Inspiration – Why Do You Act?
Why Do You Act? In our method acting courses we often teach the importance of remembering what you want. For most actors the answer is simple: we want to tell stories. We’ve all had the experience of losing ourselves in a good book, a good movie, or a good show. We identify with a character.…
Read MoreActing Tips: Targeted Marketing
Targeted Marketing I’d like to introduce a concept that people in the corporate world have known for ages. It’s called targeted marketing. How do you feel when you get a brochure left on your car that advertises the next greatest burger place in London? Here’s what I feel these ads are saying to me: “Hi,…
Read MoreMethod Acting Exercise – The Private Moment
When someone watches you, you change. Research conducted in the personal training industry has discovered that when someone is simply watched while they work out, they greatly increase their efforts. This is bad news for actors. How to Avoid ‘Overacting’ I say ‘bad news’ because an unjustified increase in effort leads an actor to FORCE…
Read MoreThe Art Of Self-Taping For Hollywood Movies
Last week I managed to get one of my students an audition for a major Hollywood movie. I can’t tell you which one, as I’m sworn to secrecy, but suffice to say it’s major league. Each year I take my one-year students from London to LA to experience the Hollywood acting industry. It’s an amazing…
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