Aug 05 2010

Los Angeles Actor Distractions To Avoid

As if it were not enough that actors that come to Hollywood face rejection on a frequent basis, the city itself often conspires to thwart acting success. You might think making your rent...

Apr 27 2010

Memorize Acting Scenes While At Work

For some actors remembering lines is no problem but for others it is the one thing they hate. Marlon Brando and John Favreau are two actors that purportedly are not gifted in the memorization area. Add that to the fact that many of us have to hold...

Jan 31 2010

Politics of Acting Awards Shows

Like most people, I once thought Oscars, Tonys, Golden Globes, and Emmys always meant something. As time goes on it has become clear that they are not completely impartial organizations and have goals beyond recognizing excellence. In fact many times...

Oct 27 2009

Actors Who Made Their Own Movies

Actors often fall into the trap of waiting for someone to make opportunities for them. The prevailing wisdom is that auditioning is the best way to get acting parts. Not only are some actors not built for the constant rejection that is inherent in auditions...

Jul 31 2009

Actor Considerations For Acting In Nude Scenes

Sometime in most actors career (women particularly) they will be confronted with a role that includes nudity. In a theatre production being naked on-stage might be a little frightening the first time but once you do it three times a week it gets old and once you...