Posts by Brian Timoney
American Horror Story – 20th Century Fox, The Kominsky Method (Netflix), I Live With Models (Comedy Central)
Graduating from the Ultimate Acting Programme Kamilla Alnes secured major roles with 20th Century Fox and Comedy Central.
Read MoreFeature Film with Ray Winstone and EastEnders
Graduating from the Ultimate Acting Programme Luke Smith had multiple agents after him and secured a role on the BBC feature film Jawbone and starring Ray Winstone and EastEnders.
Read MoreActing Commitment: Mickey Rourke Does Time
If you want to be a great actor you need commitment. Sounds simple, right? But what does it actually mean? For most truly great actors, commitment is about really immersing yourself in a role, finding a way to stop “acting” and start giving the audience something real. That means not having to pretend to…
Read MoreHow to Create An Acting ‘Process’
Whether you have an upcoming acting job or a pending audition, you need to be prepared, and part of that preparation should be constructing your own acting ‘process’. A process will ensure you can perform at your highest level every time, and bring the same skill to each role you take on. With over…
Read MoreHow to Build Acting Confidence
Confidence is hugely important for an actor. You need to have a lot of self-belief if you’re going to put yourself out there and find work, but even more fundamentally you need it when acting if you are going to convince others with your performance. While it’s certainly true that some people seem more…
Read MoreEpisode 44: How to Rehearse like a Pro
In this episode, Brian and Joe sit down to chat about honing your rehearsal skills, with tips and guidance based on their own personal experiences – from the first read of a new script, to the read-through with the cast, through to the rehearsals – to make sure you rehearse like a pro. 11…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Become an Actor
“Showbusiness is not so much dog eats dog, as dog doesn’t return other dog’s phone calls.” – Woody Allen You may have heard that the acting world is tough, cutthroat and merciless, and that at any one time, 92% of those in the profession are out of work. Well it’s important you understand…
Read More6 Method Acting Facts that Show it Works!
Method actors have won over 80% of ‘Best Actor’ Academy Awards in the last decade. Method acting is often looked upon as an extreme and mysterious way to improve an actor’s performance, but when it comes down to the bottom-line box office figures and academy awards, it’s hard to argue with its obvious…
Read MoreBecoming an Actor – Where Do You Start?
Lots of people love the idea of becoming an actor, but how do you get started? Whether you are completely new to the field or already have some amateur acting experience, taking the leap into the world of professional performance isn’t an overnight process. Becoming an Actor – What’s the First Step? Becoming an…
Read MoreStanislavski and Naturalism – A Short History
Realism versus Naturalism Although these terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference we must establish. Realism is the theatre movement, and Naturalism the style of acting. In particular, Naturalism refers to a belief that many acting coaches hold: that a human character is moulded by its relationship and surroundings. Another way of considering…
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