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Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese – “Making Shutter Island” Part 2
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese - "Making Shutter Island” Part 2 This is Part 2, to view Part 1 Click Here! This week we’re going to continue with excerpts from a New York Times article about the collaboration of Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese on “Shutter...
read moreLeonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese – “Making Shutter Island”
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese - "Making Shutter Island” Cue the Director’s Adrenaline “Shutter Island” was a film directed by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio released in 2010. The attraction to the dark story, the claustrophobic structure, and its...
read moreJack Nicholson on Acting – ‘Being Jack’ – Part 2
Jack Nicholson on Acting - ‘Being Jack’ - Part 2 Here is Part 2 of Jack Nicholson on Acting! To read "Part 1" click here! Jack Nicholson on Acting and “Being Jack” Part 2 Last week I gave you the first part of an article that was in the New York Times by Dana Kennedy...
read more3 Key Factors In Getting A Part
3 Key Factors In Getting A Part Talent Skill Attitude Lets start with the first key factor, #1 Talent. We all know that it takes talent to be successful as an actor in this industry. Some people are born with a lot of talent and others must develop their talent into...
read moreJack Nicholson on Acting – ‘Being Jack’ – Part 1
Jack Nicholson on Acting - ‘Being Jack’ - Part 1 Over the weekend I re-read an article in the New York Times by Dana Kennedy about Jack Nicholson and his views on acting and “being Jack.” The interview was done several years ago, but the content is as relevant today...
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Actor Strengths and Weaknesses – 3 Things to Know About Yourself
What should you know about yourself before auditioning? Here are 3 things to know about yourself as an actor: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What area(s) are keeping you from booking the part? Let’s face it, we all have strengths and...
read more3 Things to Take with You into Every Audition
3 Things to Take with You into Every Audition Your love of acting and the joy of performing Your heart Your talent Over-ride all of the nervousness, worry, and insecurity that may follow you into the casting director’s office. It’s your moment, don’t let...
read moreDirector Mike Nichols On Acting
Director Mike Nichols On Acting Most people in the entertainment industry would agree that Mike Nichols was one of the greatest directors of our time. Below, are excerpts from an article written by Susan King for the Los Angeles Times in June of 2010. In it, Miss King...
read moreCharacter Work: Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman
Character Work: Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman Recently, I've been writing about actors who create memorable characters and the process those individuals take in discovering the human beings they're portraying. Today I want to focus on the brilliant character work...
read moreCharacter Development Part 2
More On Character Development Last week, I shared some insights from Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore regarding how they approached creating characters. This week I’m sharing more excerpts on character development from a New York Times article written by Michael...
read moreTrasformation & Character Development
A couple of weeks ago I shared some insights from Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep regarding how they approached creating characters. This week I’m sharing some excerpts in regards to actors and character development, from a New York Times article written by Michael...
read moreGain the Freedom to Audition in Ways You’ve Always Wanted
Gain the Freedom to Audition in Ways You’ve Always Wanted It’s time to get back to the basics and focus on the fundamentals of good acting. It’s time to discover new things about yourself as an artist that will surprise and thrill you as you bring new levels of...
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Character: Making a Seamless Transformation into Someone Else
Character: Making a Seamless Transformation into Someone Else Jeff Bridges said when he was creating the country singer in the film “Crazy Heart,” for which he won an Academy Award, that he wanted to move past himself and his own concept of things in order to reach...
read more(Part 2) A New Approach to Auditions – The Art of Booking
The Art of Booking: A New Approach to Auditions Last week we covered six areas relating to the Art of Booking. This week we’ll pick up where we left off. The main point that I want you to focus on is that it’s your reading and you’re in charge from the...
read moreA New Approach to Auditions – What to do and not do during an audition
A New Approach to Auditions - What to do and not do during an audition “Well I know you are trying hard, but this the last time you are ever going to have to do that scene and it’s going to be on the screen for the rest of your life.” Mike Nichols to Dustin...
read moreThe Secret to A Great Audition
Auditioning is an art form in itself so it’s important that an actor knows what he’s doing when he enters the room. Here are the secrets to a great audition. The Secret to A Great Audition SECRET #1. You want to walk in well prepared, relaxed and confident. Sure,...
read moreExploring New Areas Of Your Talent – Don’t Play It Safe!
Exploring New Areas Of Your Talent Welcome! Let me briefly summarize for you what coaching is all about. It about you! My private coaching practice was created to train actors like yourself in an atmosphere that is both challenging and stimulating so as to inspire...
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Choosing an Acting Coach: Top 10 Questions You Should Ask Part 2
To be a working actor and get called back for that dream part you need to know certain fundamental acting skills down cold. You need to acquire the skills and confidence expected by today's top casting directors. But what skills do you need to know and what approach...
read moreChoosing an Acting Coach: Top 10 Questions You Should Ask Part 1
To be a working actor and get called back for that dream part you need to know certain fundamental acting skills down cold. You need to acquire the skills and confidence expected by today’s top casting directors. But what skills do you need to know and what approach...
read moreThe Moment When Everything Changed
The Moment When Everything Changed As an actor, when you’re breaking down a scene, do you include in your research, the moment when everything changed? You’re probably considering the event, the relationship, the conflict, (problem) the moment before,...
read moreRevealing Yourself in Your Work
Revealing Yourself in Your Work Happy New Year to all of you! I wish each of you an exciting year filled with wonderful unexpected opportunities. To start the New Year off, I want to talk to you about revealing yourself in your work, an often misunderstood...
read moreActing, Auditions, and the Holidays
Acting, Auditions, and the Holidays The end of the year with holiday parties and family gatherings can be a great time as well as a challenging time for actors. If you haven’t accomplished all that you wanted to over the last few months, it’s time to renew your...
read more4 Things to Ask Yourself About Auditions
4 Things to Ask Yourself About Auditions If something isn’t going well, it’s a good idea to take a step back and evaluate what’s happening. Here are some things to ask yourself regarding your ability to deliver a great reading/performance under any...
read moreAre You Creating The Acting Career You Want? Three Things to Ask Yourself…
Are you creating the acting career you want? Three things to ask yourself: Are you doing work that you love for your acting career? Are you thrilled by what you’re doing in class, in auditions, and/or on set? If you’re not leading the life you want by...
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