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Daniel Day Lewis – Mad Or Our Greatest Method Actor?
“films don’t begin only when the camera starts rolling” Daniel Day Lewis Most headlines you read about Daniel Day-Lewis, will talk about the “madness” of his method. Is it “madness” or a unique and brilliant brand of method acting that has brought his widespread and universal acclaim? Despite only having made a dozen films…
Read MoreIs Method Acting Training Like Putting All Your Eggs In One Basket?
“Method acting is what all actors have always done whenever they acted well.” Lee Strasberg To train in method acting is to really get to the foundations of acting. As the founding father of the modern method, Lee Strasberg, put so beautifully, “method acting is at the heart of every…
Read MoreRevelations From LA # 2
LA Video 2: This is video is all about where emotion comes from and how to create it. Enjoy!
Read MoreRevelations From LA # 1
Video from LA: I was in LA recently with my students and there were quite a few revelations! This video is about something you would think actors do for auditions but don’t…but REALLY should if they want the job.
Read MoreDefusing the invisible acting bomb
One of the major issues faced not only by actors in training but by many professional actors too, is not wanting to fail. One of my students compared it to defusing a bomb on stage. One wrong move and – BANG! – the whole thing blows up in your face. To avoid this, in the…
Read MorePictures from showcase rehearsals
As well as working on the emotions and behaviour of characters when you get into the final stages of rehearsal, you must also consider the technical requirements. Here are what I call the 3 A’s, which help to remind you of a few of those requirements. Articulation – you need to be heard and understood…
Read MoreAre You A Leading Actor?
One of my favourite war films is The Guns of Navarone. The plot revolves around a group of soldiers who are put behind enemy lines in World War II to blow a huge set of guns that are set on a cliff face. One of the men takes responsibility to lead the mission. He doesn’t…
Read MoreI wasn’t destined to be an astronaut
At Christmas I read a brilliant book that I highly recommend for all aspiring actors. It’s called An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth. Now, you might be thinking I have ‘lost it’ recommending an astronaut book for actors. Not so. You will learn more about how to become a successful actor from this book…
Read MoreThe Best Christmas Present Ever
My students very kindly got me a Christmas present, which is very quickly becoming one of my favorite Christmas presents of all time. What is it I hear you ask? Well, as you can see from the picture above it’s a book about the film The Godfather. My students know me well and are…
Read MoreBranding: Your Key to Acting Success
See that huge, seemingly impenetrable cast iron door between you and the career you want? Life would be a lot easier if you had the key, right? But, what if you are the key? Opening the Door So, you’re doing everything possible to make yourself that perfect fit. You’re taking acting classes at every chance.…
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