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All creatives struggle, all creatives think about quitting. You are not alone. I am with you. Hundreds are with you. Turn to your community. We will support you.
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A musical theatre song where the character explores their situation, emotions and thoughts. These ‘Epic’ songs are wonderful for auditions and showcases.
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Guest post from book writer and lyricist Claire E Rivers – It is often said of the world of theatre that it’s a tough game and requires a thick skin.
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From Guest Author Josh McHugh – Dreams are free. Chasing after them? You pay for that. What a passionate bunch we are about the art we have grown to love.
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From Guest Blogger – actress Sanna Haynes – However, regardless of whether you agree with fighting or not, I think we can all agree that a more “metaphorical” fight is at hand.
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Our top ten tips on what you should never do when you are auditioning for a musical theatre course at a drama school.
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Laura Hooper is an English Actress living and working in NYC. This is part two in a series of three.
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Your objectives are your goals and your actions are the things that your character does to achieve those goals.
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If you want a career acting on stage or on screen then there are so many drama schools to choose from. But places are hard to get. And what are the auditioning panel looking for? Here are our top tips on preparing for that audition for drama school.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
