Be on time. On a big film the money is going out the door at about 30 grand every 20 minutes. On a network TV show the rate is only a bit less. If you are ten minutes late for a job that pays five hundred bucks – you will be very disliked by …
People watch TV, go to movies or theater to be entertained. The truth is, everyday life can be rather mundane and boring. Imagine watching a film of somebody going through their typical day. You’d probably fall asleep before the first 10 minutes were up. The fact of the matter is, people’s lives are dull, …
In the course of an actor’s life he is going to meet a lot of people. Many of these people will have a direct or indirect effect on his career. Some, more so than others. Probably the person who will have the biggest effect on the career of an actor is his agent. Love …
People who are just getting into the acting business have quite a few misconceptions about how the casting process works. The best way to illustrate this is with a hypothetical example giving a fictional show. Let’s say the producers of a daytime soap called Sullivan Street have just gotten a script for one of …
This can be quite a frightening question. Somebody is asking about you and you’re confronted with such a broad and general opening line. How on Earth do you reply? When you finally get that all important interview with an agent, you want to be as prepared as you possibly can be. You’ve probably brought …
Many people think that acting is all about glamour and living the good life. Maybe you get some fancy limo and a ton of other perks and that’s all there is to it. Unfortunately, the real work of being an actor is not glamorous. There’s actual work involved. Here is a typical day on …
The art of method acting was made popular by Lee Strasberg at The Actors Studio and the Group Theatre in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. It was actually derived from the Stanislavski System who pioneered similar ideas in his teachings, writings, and acting at the Moscow Art Theatre which was formed …
The Qualifications of a Good Actor Acting is a big industry. There are actors everywhere from the theatre to films, from TV to radio, and even on the street in the form of mime. Yet acting is not easy – in fact, like playing music, it is almost impossible to master. To be a …
Well, here you are. You met with your agent, got the audition, got the part, made your first movie in a lead role, the movie is a huge success and you’re an overnight success. Yes, it’s unlikely, but it does happen. Just look at the cast of Harry Potter. So, you’re a star. What …
If you want to be an actor the first thing you have to understand is that everyone and their grandmother thinks they can act and wants to be an actor. The competition you will face will be monumental. With that in mind, here are some tips on what to do if you want to …