Triple Theat
Guest contributer Mark Westbrook from Acting Blog gives us some great words of advice on becoming a performer for Musical Theatre. Actors do have to be multi-talented to work in Musical Theatre, and the competition is fierce. Becoming a Triple Threat There are lots of young people in the UK that desperately want to work...
Training for Young Actors
There are various routes to becoming a professional actor, but all of them will require training. Just as one wouldn’t turn up to a Ballet Company audition without having had Ballet classes, or one wouldn’t try be a doctor without having attended a medical collage, one shouldn’t presume that you don’t need to be trained...
No Agent Required!
A theatrical agent puts actors up for auditions and takes a percentage of what the actor earns. You can find out more about them over at the Agents Explained page. If you don’t have one, finding out about auditions and castings can be quite tricky – with good reason. Casting directors will really only be...
Acting: What You Need To Do
You want to be an actor. We now know a career in performance is the only career that will only make you happy. So how do you get started? How do you get professional? The thing to remember that with any career, you start at the bottom and work your way up. It can take...
Gaining Film Experience
There are plenty of opportunities to experience performing on stage, but trying out acting for the camera is a bit trickier. Before someone will consider booking you for a film or commercial job, you’ll more than likely be required to have some kind of experience in front of the camera. In terms of camera work,...
Acting: What You Need To Know
If you are thinking about starting a career as a professional actor, you will certainly need to read this article first. These are starting points that will hopefully get you thinking about why you want to be an actor and whether it will really be the career for you. So You Want To Be An...
Accepting Failure
It is commonly known that as an actor you must expect rejection and develop a tough skin to survive the industry. But inevitably taking negative criticism for the first time can be crushing and hurtful. How can you take the sting of failure and negative feedback day after day? The skill is to apply your...
No Excuses! Acting Vlog
Olivia had some interesting questions the other day on her formspring page. A young aspiring actor had questions about gaining her parent’s support in her hope for an acting career. We decided that the best way to get your parents to trust your career choice was to prove how dedicated you are to the field....