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From Guest Author – actor Josh McHugh – What is my type? The problem I kept running into was I am far too close to the product to be able to answer it objectively.
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Getting a place at a good drama school is a tough process but where will you live when you get a place? Not all drama schools have a campus or halls of residence. Here is the low down on getting a roof over your head once you have got a place at drama school.
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Good acting isn’t vague. Good acting is always specific and focused on the moment. It is not so much the problem of “What I want to be or do *in general*?”
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From our guest blogger Prof. Palmer – Here’s a list of ways to end your acting career before its even begun!!
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The thought of giving up an acting career crosses every actors mind, especially when times are hard and the work dries up. Here are some wise words of wisdom from Actor Hub to make sure you never give up on your acting career!
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Your acting CV is a crucial part of any casting process. Here are Actor Hub’s top tips on writing a professional lookling actor CV.
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Film acting uses a completely new set of rules and techniques than a stage actor will be used to. Here are some of the big differences.
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From Guest Author Josh McHugh – Milestones.
Every career has them. They are personal but significant. At least to us, anyway.
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Auditioning for commercials can be hard work and can leave you feeling a bit worthless but if you go in with the wrong attitude you may as well forget it!
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?
An actor can be replaced – sometimes a prop can’t be! Here are some simple guidelines for handling props with care!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
