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Look closely at any busy scene in a film or television series, and you will see dozens of people who are not part of the main cast, yet are essential to what you are watching. The café feels real because there are customers. The courtroom feels tense because there is a public gallery. The street… …
Self-tape auditions have become a part of everyday working life for most actors. They appear across film, television, commercials and theatre, sometimes as an initial screening stage, sometimes as the main way casting teams review submissions. While in-person auditions remain relevant, self-tape auditions are no longer an exception or a temporary workaround. That shift has… …
It’s all on the script already, so why should actors improve their vocabulary? The truth is, we don’t just use words to say things. We use them for expression and to build atmosphere, and that’s exactly what you set out to do as an actor. The true power of words can never be fully explored… …
All actors play characters, so what is a character actor? The term is usually applied to actors who play impactful, often slightly eccentric, supporting roles. Although some character actors become typecast, many of them are known for their versatility, a chameleon-like ability to slip into these unusual roles and portray them realistically. Although the character… …
It’s tough out there, and every actor and aspiring actor can do with some inspiration now and then. The most important thing to remember is that it’s a shared experience. Almost every famous actor wasn’t just “discovered.” They worked hard to reach the pinnacle of their profession, and they had highs and lows just like… …
Fringe theatre is almost impossible to define because it can be so many things. What we can say for sure is that it is outside the mainstream. Beyond that, anything goes. That’s part of the beauty of fringe theatre. It may be shocking, it may make important points about society, or it may just be… …
Though this might sound strange, comedy acting is a serious art. Not all actors can be funny, but all comedy actors have to know how to act. If you are able to find the balance and make people laugh out loud, you will have mastered a very special skill. We have compiled a list of… …
It’s not impossible to get acting roles without an agency, but it’s a whole lot easier if you work with one or more agents. Talent agents have connections to casting directors, and they’re often the only ones to know about upcoming roles and auditions. If you’re working with acting agents, you should get more opportunities… …
Anyone who has performed on stage will know that memorising lines and cues can be something of a challenge. We’re sure you have seen or experienced those awkward moments when actors have to be prompted despite months of rehearsals. It can be really hard to recover the flow of a performance after a fluffed line,… …
As an actor, your vocal talent is as important as it is for a singer. Your voice is an “instrument,” and just like musicians, perfection comes from training and practice. Articulation refers to the physical way we produce words or sounds, and in acting, being able to control articulation helps you to speak clearly and… …