Advice For Actors

AGENTS Choosing an agent is probably the most important career decision you will make in your acting or modeling carer. Here are a few guidelines outlining what process you may go through when...

AUDITIONING TIPS FOR AN ACTOR *Try and arrive early for an audition. This way you will be able to get relaxed and prepared for the audition. Also you may receive your copy before hand, therefore...

Character Checklist You think you have cracked a character? Or you’re struggling to find the inner character integrity? Stanislavsky used to ask actors to answer a few questions about him/...

Remedies for the Common Cold Reading By Michael Ruby Shakes. Cold sweats. Blurred vision. Many actors complain of these symptoms at auditions. The condition: a cold reading. You don’t have...

Do You Have What it Takes To Be An Actor? By Ruth Kulerman Many readers have e-mailed variations of "How can I tell if I have what it takes?" First, a warning: be very clear not to...

Here is a glossary of film terminology for actors / producers / directors well everybody really! Courtesy of McAllister Talent. (link at bottom of page.) To find an agent, photographer or any...

Holding and Reading Your Copy in a Camera Audition Before an audition it is a good idea to bring a clipboard or a magazine to keep a flimsy sheet stiff. When holding your copy, hold it either...

How Often to do Mailings You need to send a personal CV at least every six weeks until you've got an agent or are no longer looking for work. If you stop, you're virtually guaranteeing failure. ...

Conquer Stage Fright Preparation, practice and passion overcome fears of public speaking "Mr. Beaver, I'm not in your class, but if you have a moment, I would like to talk to you. I need some...

How to Get Started in an Acting Career by Ruth Kulerman So you have a BA in theatre or you have taken some acting classes. You have headshots and a professional looking resume. The next question is...

Posted on Wednesday, 01 March 2006 08:53AM by The Acting News DeskHow to stop your hands from shaking in auditions Shaking is due to anxiety and occurs when the muscles spasmodically contract...

Keeping in Character By Michael Ruby One thing directors often say is to stay or keep “in character.” Simply put, this means to keep acting, to behave as your character no matter what...

Kissing at Auditions Ruth Kulerman A reader asked about handling "intimate" scenes at an audition. The letter contained so many relevant questions that I have broken the note into...

An agent's job is to find you work. The bigger venues deal only with agents and not performers. Good agents work for commission - 10-20% of what you earn. They should not charge you for being on...

Problems You May Face As An Actor o Multiple takes o Frequent interruptions o Lack of silent work areas o Physical closeness of the crew o Changes in the script at the...