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Curiosity may have killed the cat but it makes an actor live!
Most actors know that to be curious makes them better at their craft but many do not practice it in their every day lives, and indeed many do not practice it as one of the fundamental elements of their journey into character and the play.


The Importance of Shakespeare for Actors
The Importance of Shakespeare for Actors


Headshots.....Tips for PROFESSIONALS
Your headshot is one of the most important tools you have to market yourself.


Here's a Treat for Theatre Lovers
Sam Shepard's "True West" - 1984 (John Malkovich and Gary Sinise). Great Theatre! Originally aired on PBS January 1984. Starring John...


Actors! Invest in Your Voice Training!
Arguably, your main instrument as an actor is your voice. Having command over your voice WILL take your acting to the next level both on...


Writing a GOOD Actor Bio
How important is an actor bio? What’s its purpose? What is the best format? These are valid questions and the answers justify the time you need to put into creating a GREAT Bio. Spring Awakening What is a Bio for an Actor? Your bio (biography) summarises the best of your career—your training, theatre and screen work, and something about you! It concisely tells the industry what roles you can play and how to cast you and tells your new fans the history of who they are followi


ACTORS, WRITERS AND DIRECTORS NEED TO UNDERSTAND STANISLAVSKI’S 7 QUESTIONS
Understanding Stanislavski's principles, regardless if you consider yourself a method actor or not, is crucial for actors.


Tongue Twisters for Actors
(There is a PDF of the Tongue Twisters at the end of this article) The Tongue Twister Vocal warm-ups are imperative for an actor, and...


Scenes for actors and why its good to practice them.
Actors have the best intentions when they say 'Let's get together and rehearse a scene!'. Often-times though, the motivation is quickly...


Starting your Journey to know the Bard - Shakespeare.
This is just the beginning of your adventure with Shakespeare. Google the bard and there are literally thousands of portals to...


Great Monologues by Great Writers for Great Actors!
A collection of Monologues I put together to save you some time.
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