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From VHS Dreams to Crafting Characters: Chris Greene’s Journey

Aaron Seals — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:05:54 +0000

For many actors, the spark of inspiration comes from a moment, a mentor, or even a movie. For Chris Greene, it began with stacks of VHS tapes and a dream to stand alongside the greats like Denzel Washington and Robert De Niro. What started as a fascination with storytelling transformed into a lifelong dedication to […]

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Mastering the Art of Character Development: 10 Essential Tips for Actors

Aaron Seals — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:45:09 +0000

Just received a script for a self-taped audition, and you’re eager to make a lasting impression? Fear not! In this article, we’ll explore ten essential tips from expert acting coaches to help you develop a rich, multidimensional character from a script. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or an aspiring thespian, these tried-and-true techniques will guide you […]

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Pamela S.Kramer-Casting Director, Producer and Intuitive Acting Coach

DirectSubmit — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:59:05 +0000

Pamela’s approach to coaching is an Artistic-Holistic directive. As an Intuitive Acting Coach, Pamela uses metaphysical approaches when it comes to grounding, focusing, empowering actors. Fine tuning intuition and bringing out the silences in the performance. By being selective and not taking on a lot of students at one time, Pamela is able to give […]

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How Do I Make My Self-Tape Auditions Look Good?

Jim Belden — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:42:46 +0000

Self-tape auditions became a necessity when COVID-19 broke out in 2020, and while many things have begun to revert back to “normal,” it appears that self-tape auditions are here to stay. But you’re an actor, not a camera operator or a lighting expert! It’s important for your self-tapes to look professional because you’re making a first impression on the people […]

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Actors Pay & Vetting – How Productions Shoot Themselves In The Foot Before They Ever Start Shooting Film

Kurtis Bright — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:38:14 +0000

There’s an old truism regarding computers and data: garbage in, garbage out. If your data is flawed, you’re going to end up with flawed results. That should seem obvious, right? But what should also seem obvious but often isn’t discovered until it’s far too late to do anything about it is that if you lay […]

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Branding for the Actor: Making An Impact Before You Even Walk In The Door

Kurtis Bright — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 20:08:17 +0000

If we actors can learn anything at all from having watched Jon Hamm play Don Draper all those years on “Mad Men,” it’s the importance of having a high tolerance for alcohol. Wait, that’s not it…Well, that’s one lesson, sure. But what we’re going to talk about today instead is the importance of branding. How […]

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