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Being November 9th and having the people of America having their say through their votes, the results of the election of 2024 are over. It would seem to me that "unity" is always the driving platform priority but no one really seems to want that. Democrats are constantly pushing division because the...
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I received an audition that required a short monologue be performed looking directly into the camera. It fits on one page, so a teleprompter is not necessary. Do you spend an hour memorizing it and not worrying if you mess it up slightly? Is there a setup you use that allows you to look directly at...
Expand postDirector chiming in here: Reading off a screen is noticeable and can detract from your performance. Instead, share a clip from your demo reel or a short film that highlights your acting skills. If tha...
Expand commentThanks, Stephen. This was a self tape so couldn't do anything but spend an hour memorizing and trying to deliver it as correct as possible or using the script. I find quick memorization and trying to...
Expand commentHi Kris. There's nothing wrong with reading the sides. Memorization is not expected at an audition if they are giving you the material. What I do for self tape, is prop the sides up next to the camera...
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As a director (and directing coach) I am really interested in hearing from actors. We get a lot of advice from directors on how to work with actors which is of course very interesting but many times not that useful. How about we open the conversation and let the actors tell us what works for them, w...
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Directors: How To Work With Actors From Audition to Post Production
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Expand commentAs an actor, the thing that I find important is when the director gives me space to perform the scene initially without trying to control everything from the start. That can make the actor feel tense,...
Expand commentSuzanne Bronson Thanks for the information on the class. It looks very interesting.
Hi all, Thank you Mark W. Travis for asking this question. Firstly, I agree with Emma Louise Burdett. What she says makes absolut sense. Also, I have been priviliged to work with high profile academy...
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Just wrapped up one of my first acting clip where I fully memorized short lines and acted with someone else on the other end. Three days ago, I couldn’t remember any of it, but after studying for 3.5 days and listening to the script on Speechify until it became an earworm, I was able to recite 95% w...
Expand postThat is incredible, Glenn! I once collaborated with an actor who had a unique technique for memorizing lines. He transformed his dialogue into a rap, which helped him remember the lines and added a fu...
Expand commentThank you, Maurice! Yes, we went deep into this. I did miss one word in the script, but that happens. Everything else was spot on. I’ll be doing more of these. I think the next one will be from Chicag...
Expand commentThanks, Paul! That’s an amazing approach—turning lines into a rap must have made rehearsals a lot more fun and memorable. I love hearing about creative techniques like that; it’s inspiring how people...
Expand commentYou're welcome, Glenn Axelrod.
Hi everyone~ this is just a random question more than anything but is it very hard to get into voice acting? What do you absolutely need to do first, for instance?
That’s great to know Maureen Mahon, and very interesting!
I fully agree with Mario Leone; but I think there is one more point he left out because it's so obvious, still it must be mentioned, 'know your material!!'
That is very true Rutger Oosterhoff lol
I agree Amanda Toney lots of great and helpful advice :D
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“It’s incumbent upon a director, if you want to pull the best performance out of an actor, you have to really work to who they are and how they work, and not just expect them to hit a mark every time. You have to be very adaptable in the approach that you use with every different actor.”
– RUSSO BROT...
Expand postWow great points. Stanley Kubrick's comment on not working with fearful actors hit home. I've seen it when he's working, he was so engrossed with the filming, it wasn''t a question in his mind that he...
Expand commentRandall Paul. I think that quote was from Lee Daniels (Precious, Empire) and not Stanley Kubrick. Regardless, it's a great quote. From my experience fear is a constant aspect of every actors world. Th...
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Here Are 5 Powerful Reasons For Declining Acting Jobs
Out of nearly 1,300 bookings, I have turned down less than 10 auditions/jobs. It is hard for me to turn down work.
However, it is essential that we say no to offers in certain circumstances. Watch the video - https://...
Expand postYou're welcome, Aaron Marcus. It was definitely a lesson learned.
Excellent advice, William Joseph Hill!
Great points, William. In the last Union negotiation, one of the key issues that they resolved was not allowing companies to scan Union extras, pay them a full-day fee (less than $200) and have their...
Expand commentThis is really good about the five powerful reasons. I can relate—I’ve turned down some roles or auditions myself, and that goes beyond just acting; it applies to any profession. Through...
Expand commentThank you so much for your thoughts, Glenn. You are right on target. This applies to any profession. I have accepted bookings where I made very little money, but I needed the experience and contacts,...
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1. Performance. When you’re self-submitting, casting folks have high expectations. Even though you may have just received the copy, we assume that you’ve had time to work on the material and can bring your A-game.
2. Personality. Since casting is asking for your self-submission in lieu of an in-perso...
Expand postGreat tips Tammy Hunt. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Tammy Great Insight! Thank you for posting this! Question? For self-tapes, I was advised in my acting courses to wear a black shirt, but that seems like a one-size-doesn’t-fit-all approach. Wouldn...
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I've been diving into a lot of YouTube courses and online resources lately, and I'm learning so much that my previous acting classes didn’t cover. It’s becoming clear to me that truly embodying a character goes beyond just memorizing lines. You have to understand the character, bring them to life, k...
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Thank you for sharing this Pat Alexander