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Your headshot is always going to be the ‘first stage’ of any casting process. Here are some tips from Actor Hub on getting that perfect headshot.
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Oh no you shouldn’t, oh yes you should! If you are looking to kickstart your career look to panto season!
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From Actor Hub Guest Author – Dallas Travers – One of the simplest and most effective ways to accomplish your goals is to rely
on an accountability partner. Checking in with a buddy will keep you on track
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Fun songs which need bags of character, making them perfect for a Panto Dame audition.
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Acting is a business so you’re allowed to claim tax deductions for some acting expenses that you incur from the acting income you’ve earned. Always consult your tax advisor about tax deductions and always keep accurate records of your acting expenses. Here is a quick guide.
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Here are some more nuggets of acting wisdom from you, the Actor Hub reader. Share yours.
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LIPA Graduate Adam Ryan answers the Actor Hub 12 training questions
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From Guest Blogger – LA actress Shanice Kamminga – Famewhore, attention seeker, naive/delusional, unstable, childish – If you want to become an actor are you one or all of these things? Part Two – Attention Seeker
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We’ve put together a list of songs which would be suitable for auditioning for Pantomime for comedy parts like ‘Buttons’ in Cinderella.
A funny post from dancer, actress and blogger Daisy Tait – 13 Things Stagey People Do, That Normal People Don’t
A funny post from actress and blogger Katie Brennan – These are the things which separate us actors from the rest of the world. How many of these ring true for you?
From Guest Author – Actor, Ben Whitehair. When you tell your parents you want to be an Actor often they react negatively. They are just worried about your future, its going to be hard. Hope this helps soften the blow!
There are so many books on acting, acting techinques, and acting tips that it can be hard to know where to begin. Here are Actor Hub’s top books about acting for actors, along with our review.
As an actor it is quite rare that you will ever be asked how old you are, but what should you say when and if you are asked? Should you ever lie about your real age?
Your behaviour in the rehearsal room is just as important as how you behave at the theatre. A rehearsal room is a place for fun, experimentation and play – but you need to respect boundaries.
I can spend hours looking at screentests and studying what works and what doesn’t. There is so much footage out there which can help you to be better in auditions. Here are a few of my favourites.
Guest Post from Actor and Director Ben Hodge – So you’ve all been there. You are prepping for that audition. You look through the breakdowns or the guidelines and begin to stress about what is going to be best.
We all love the thrill of trying on a costume – but you need to treat your costume and the wardrobe guys with a certain level of respect.
Oh no you shouldn’t, oh yes you should! If you are looking to kickstart your performing career, there is no better time than panto season!
An actor can be replaced – sometimes a prop can’t be! Here are some simple guidelines for handling props with care!
Actor DC Anderson shares rules for a life in the theatre which he has learnt from his years working professionally as an actor on Broadway and beyond.
From guest blogger – actress Shanice Kamminga – Every time I get an audition, or sometimes even the prospect of a really cool audition, I get excited immediately tell everyone and their distant Facebook friend about it. But should I?
