Acting Resources
The Wheel of Emotion
“Acting is the most personal of our crafts. The makeup of a human being – his physical, mental and emotional habits – influence his acting to a much greater extent than commonly recognized” Lee Strasberg Emotions make up the core components of the method actors instrument. If you cannot access or…
Read MoreMethod Acting Exercise – Affective Memory
“Act with your scars” Shelley Winters “Affective memory” technique is probably one of the most well known method acting exercises. It is widely used by Hollywood actors, whose extreme interpretations have been well documented. For some critics, it is genius, for others, dangerous. ‘Affective memory’ is the act of delving into your own…
Read MoreThe Secrets to Great Acting Revealed
The Difference Between Ad Hoc Acting Classes And Professional Acting School Training
Many people think that acting is easy. That anyone could give it a go. This is actually true: anyone can give it a go and it is easy to be bad at acting. To be a professional actor requires professional training. Acting is one of the few professions in the world for which many believe…
Read MoreDealing with Stage Fright and Nerves
5 Things to Avoid if You Want to be a Successful Actor
Are you wondering about how to become an actor? Acting lessons are a crucial starting point. Almost no-one makes it without training and you need to think carefully about the type of training that will help you most. If you don’t do this, you’re making one of the top five biggest mistakes people make when…
Read MoreCreating Emotion on Demand – Affective Memory
5 Ways to Create Real Acting
The best actors are those who deliver the most believable and authentic performances. The audience forgets that this is an actor playing the role and is completely convinced by the- character they see before them. This is what real acting is – and it’s much more than just ‘putting on an act’. How can you…
Read More5 Audition Tips for Acting School Auditions
Auditioning is a craft in itself. Unfortunately, there are many good actors who never see the light of day due to poor audition technique. The Importance of Rapport It’s not just about how well you act in the audition room; it’s also about how well liked you are by the people auditioning you. I had…
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