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20 Great Acting Advice Quotes from Great Actors

Aaron Seals — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:26:47 +0000

In the captivating realm of acting, guidance from seasoned luminaries offers a beacon for both aspiring and experienced actors. This collection of insightful quotes, ranging from Craig MacDonald’s instinctive approach to Meryl Streep’s profound honesty, provides more than wisdom—it charts a course through the challenges and triumphs in an actor’s journey. Embracing vulnerability, valuing personal […]

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Underwater Performance Acting: An Art Between Breaths

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:33:17 +0000

In cinema and theater, there exists a fascinating field known as underwater performance acting. This form of art requires actors to immerse themselves, quite literally, to bring characters to life in an aquatic setting. Whether it’s the profound underwater scenes in movies like The Shape of Water or specialized underwater theaters offering a unique viewing […]

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Unleashing the Power of Masks in Theater, Film and Television

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:09:36 +0000

Masked theater is a form of performance where actors wear masks to portray characters, tell stories and improvise. Think Phantom of the Opera. We have a lot to talk about so grab your favorite liquid drink, lean back and get ready to learn! The roots of masked theater can be traced back to ancient Greek […]

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Beyond Gender: How Drag Acting Challenges Traditional Acting Conventions

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:44:39 +0000

Drag acting is a form of performance art that involves performers, often members of the LGBTQ+ community, dressing up in exaggerated costumes and makeup to portray characters of a different gender or identity. While drag acting has long been a part of LGBTQ+ culture, it has gained mainstream popularity in recent years. At its core, […]

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Actors: Tips for Dealing with Procrastination, Anxiety, Fear and Regret

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:39:22 +0000

It is no secret that the life of an actor can be filled with procrastination, anxiety, fear and regret. One of the most difficult things about being an actor is dealing with these feelings. Fear can be paralyzing and prevent you from even auditioning for roles. Anxiety can cause you to second-guess your choices and […]

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A Reflection of How a Character Mirrors an Actor

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:54:07 +0000

Characters can be reflections of ourselves, whether we realize it or not. They can show us sides of ourselves that we might not want to see, or that we might be trying to ignore. But they can also be teachers, showing us how to grow and change. In my experience, the most powerful and useful […]

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Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill Actress Morgan Dudley on Determination

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:36:56 +0000

Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill Actress Morgan Dudley plays the rebellious, bisexual teenage lead, Frankie Healy, who is determined to find her own voice in suburban Connecticut. It took a lot of determination and courage to take over the role, which was originated by Celia Rose Gooding. When Broadway returned after the pandemic shutdown, Morgan was […]

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