As an acting coach, one question I always get is how to start acting with little or no experience. I’m going to break it down for you in this step-by-step guide on how to become an actor in Austin, Texas. Whether you are pursuing acting as a hobby or career, these tips will set you … Continue reading “How to Start Acting in Austin, Texas”
+View PostWhen an actor prepares for an audition, making bold choices are more memorable than “safe” ones. Additionally, bold choices that remain true to the writer’s intent are the best choices. Actors and writers are both storytellers, however it’s the writer’s job to write the story, and the actor’s job to bring the writer’s characters to life. To honor … Continue reading “Bold Behavior Makes for a Memorable Audition”
+View PostWhat’s the right technique for you? Acting teachers are often guilty of holding onto a single technique they teach. Essentially they tell their students, “My way is the only way!” They may even disparage the techniques of other teachers in town. This condemnation may be rooted in their passion for their craft, but more than likely, … Continue reading “What’s the right acting technique for you?”
+View PostSo you have taken the first step in finding the right acting teacher by avoiding the acting gurus. The second step is to ferret out the dishonest ones. As much as you may want to hear, “I can make you a star!” it’s a deceptive claim and you need to run, not walk, from the teacher … Continue reading “Finding the Right Acting Teacher, Step # 2”
+View PostFinding the right acting teacher can be an arduous task but a worthy one. Avoid Guru-ism. A good acting teacher encourages his/her students to exercise their own judgment. The temptation to give away one’s power is especially strong when you are younger student. Perhaps you are pursuing acting straight out of high school or college where … Continue reading “Finding the Right Acting Teacher, Step # 1”
+View PostI am sure most acting students have heard their acting teachers exclaim, “Get out of your head!” I know I heard that command more than once when I was a student; but as an acting coach I rarely give that direction. Why? Because it’s incogitable. Short of surgically removing one’s brain from one’s skull, one … Continue reading “Getting Out of Your Head – Part I”
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