Who wants to hire the that shows up late with excuses, and worse yet; unprepared? Nobody. Acting is your job. The more training and the more you prepare the better you will be at your job. Treat your job with respect and you will be the actor they want to hire. As your coach I will hand off techniques and…
Auditioning is a process. Once you get an audition you know you will most likely be up against many other talented actors / actresses. A successful landed role can be as the adage goes, “opportunity meeting preparation” but we seldom discuss what that preparation is. Preparation can be the difference between becoming a working actor rung for callbacks or a…
Working together is a partnership. Together, we find the character. To me in my experience it is impossible to direct yourself and find everything you need to build a complete character. Together we will bring out aspects of a character and the larger ideas within the role. For commercials we will breakdown down the text together, find what that one…
Having a Solid Technique – When you have a solid technique, you have a solid approach to the work. When you have no technique, anything and everything can happen – good and bad. It is important to have a technique to fall back on, otherwise you will be vulnerable to a bad day, a bad moment, or a distraction. Go…
Times have changed and so has the theater. Whether it is Zoom theater or reduced capacity audience seating or even outdoor theatre, it is important to consider the changes that are upon us. The show must go on! The content of the show may also be adapted to keep you, the production staff, and fellow actors safe. You may need…
A live audience can help bring out the best in a performance. Night after night helps hone an actor’s craft and theater can be an amazing arena to take your craft to places it has not gone before. What I offer to you as a coach, is a partnership. Someone to help you break down the play, scene by scene,…
For basic auditioning information, see my blog on “Auditioning”. Auditioning is changing. While sending out reels and tapes will still be necessary, casting is looking at being as Covid-creative as the rest of the world. As such, casting is going online. It’s a great way for casting directors to meet new talent and could be for the forseeable future. The…