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Actors, Singers, Dancers – Did You Know?

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:35:52 +0000

Did you know that knowledge and preparation are key to standing out and thriving? For many aspiring and seasoned actors, singers and dancers, there’s a constant hunger to learn industry insights. From understanding casting dynamics to mastering self-tape techniques, every bit of insider knowledge can make a significant difference in advancing your career. Below is […]

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Three Critical Steps Actors Can Take to Solve Problems

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:10:54 +0000

Albert Einstein had a point when he said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” The point being that being aware of the problem will help you solve it. When you decided to become an actor, did you realize […]

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It’s Easy To Get Started In Acting – But There Are Some Things You Should Know

Kurtis Bright — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:17:44 +0000

So you want you want to get started as an actor. First of all, congratulations! You are about to embark on joining a proud, mad, very exclusive club. The good news is it’s easy to get started in acting – but there are some tips and tricks to smooth the way for you and make […]

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You’re Memorizing All Wrong: Five Memorization Hacks For Actors

Kurtis Bright — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:01:13 +0000

So you’ve been cast in your dream job, and you’ve got an entire script to digest. First, congrats on breaking all the legs! But if you’re like most actors, that elation wears off pretty quickly. It’s almost immediately replaced by a feeling of dread at the monster script you are tasked with not only memorizing, […]

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Five Ways to Change the Way You Look at Memorizing Lines–and Get Faster!

Kurtis Bright — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:32:38 +0000

If you’ve been around the acting business for any length of time, you probably have that one friend who can memorize lines seemingly without any effort at all. Hand them a Shakespeare script on Tuesday, they’re off-book by Friday–and they have all the other characters’ lines memorized too. Just for the record, we all hate […]

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Memorizing Lines Made Easy!

Kelly Calabrese — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:20:00 +0000

Brain Freeze! That’s what it feels like when I first look at an intimidating stack of sides that I must memorize. And since many actors feel the same way, I’ve asked the cast members of TWO MANY MOMS (including myself!) to lend their advice on how to best memorize with less pain, more gain. TWO MANY MOMS […]

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Get a CUE – Commercial Audition Advice from Casting Director JOAN LYNN

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 09 May 2011 09:45:00 +0000

Looming in front of you, that giant white poster board holds the copy for your commercial audition. The magical words you’ll need to convey with both accuracy and honesty. Don’t worry! Renowned commercial casting director – Joan Lynn – breaks down the whole process for you… Joan Lynn is a powerhouse in the commercial casting […]

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