Practice Grounding Techniques Before Recit While it has been done before, performing your own monologue is definitely a risky approach. Presenting your writing at an audition could came across as a little over the top. In fact, it may rub a casting director the wrong way. It could look like you haven’t been booked in […]
You’ve worked way too hard to get here to allow bad breath to keep you from reaching your goals. If you’ve got an audition around the corner and are worried that something simple like this will slip you up, there are some to-dos you can add to your list right now. If you suffer from […]
It is important to stay grounded when you’re standing in front of someone at an audition who will ultimately give you the ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ If you’re not grounded in the moment, your mind could start to race, making you overly anxious. Focusing on the task at hand will ensure you offer a standout performance. […]
Even if it’s the only part of the job that needs to be taken seriously, comedians should put together a standup reel showcasing their ability to nail a joke and make an audience laugh. No matter where you’re hoping to perform, it’s important to have a reel ready to play if asked, and a flawless […]
Thinking a bit outside of the box will help you get your foot in the door. What does this mean, exactly? It means possessing the ability to think unconventionally when it comes to securing a spot in the spotlight. Sure, you can audition, go to open calls, shoot out your headshot or letters of interest. […]
Ever listen to yourself on a voice recording and think, ‘That can’t be me’? Often, when you’re playing back an audio taping it seems foreign or distorted. You mean think you sound squeaky or your voice is deeper than you thought. And this is precisely why it is important to get to know your voice […]
So, you’ve booked an acting job – congratulations! Think you are in the clear? Not a chance! Now comes the hard part. You’ll want to make a great first impression when you arrive on set. Here are some standards to keep in mind. Show some respect. You respect them, they respect you. Make sure you […]
It is possible to make it in entertainment regardless of where you call home. This means, you’re fully capable of breaking into the industry even if you’re on a first name basis with everyone in your town. It all comes down to how badly you really want this and how hard you’re willing to work. […]
