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• Acting Techniques - Utilizing Your Power of Observation to Become a Well-Rounded Actor

  2/11/2012

  As actors, we must be able to clearly observe the world around us. We must not only observe, but adapt ourselves according to our surroundings in order to truly understand the inner workings of people around us.
• Acting Exercise - What Comes Next?

  2/11/2012

  The “What Comes Next?” acting exercise is one of my personal favorites as it allows you the freedom to explore your creativity while simultaneously creating a story and testing your memorization skills as well as concentration levels.
• Improvisational Exercise - Communicating and Engaging with Non Verbal Communication

  2/10/2012

  This improvisational exercise is designed to strengthen an actor’s ability to communicate through psychologically motivated physical actions in order to tell a story and accomplish a goal.
• Acting Character Development - Relating to Your Surrounding Objects

  2/10/2012

  Acting requires far more than being able to convincingly say dialogue and move around a set. Rather, this form of artistry requires persons to react in a lifelike manner to circumstances and surroundings.
• Acting Exercise - Mirroring

  2/10/2012

  One of my personal favorite acting exercises is called, “Mirroring,” and its purpose is to help actors gain focus while simultaneously engaging two individuals to sync up their energy.
• Acting Tips - Communion in Group Acting

  2/9/2012

  Communion may be defined as the established trust and sharing of energies between actors that ensures the audience will be stimulated and enthralled within this fictitious world you’ve created.
• Group Improvisational Exercise - Giving Scenarios

  2/9/2012

  One of my personal favorite group improvisational exercises, and one that I perform regularly, is known as “Giving Scenarios.” This improvisational exercise allows actors to utilize their words, their language, in order to reach certain objectives.
• Acting Tips - How to Integrate Your Observations with Your Imagination

  2/9/2012

  Learning how to integrate your observations with your imagination will allow you to pull upon realistic human emotions and movements with those that you create organically.
• Improvisational Exercise - Waiting with Purpose

  2/9/2012

  Within this improvisational exercise, actors are challenged to place purpose behind even the most mundane of movements, such as waiting.
• Acting Tips - Grasping Your Inner Images to Deliver Natural Lines of Dialogue

  2/9/2012

  As an actor, you may use the inner images created through observation to help you deliver lines that do not feel rehearsed or scripted, but into words that are organic and warm with sincerity.
• Acting Tips - Cultivating a Physical Relationship with Fellow Actors

  2/9/2012

  Creating a realistic scene involves creating a physical relationship with your fellow actors, which means to engage each actor based on your character’s relationship with them.
• Acting Exercise - Non-Word Communication Using Gibberish

  2/9/2012

  The “Non-Word Gibberish Communication” exercise is designed to allow actors the ability to communicate with each other; however, this communication is through a made-up language.
• Improvisational Exercise - I'm Not Talking to You

  2/9/2012

  The “I’m Not Talking to You” improvisational exercise focuses on cultivating physical improv skills by defining objectives, creating a central conflict, engaging in a relationship and exploring character movement.
• The Value of Group Improvisational Exercises

  2/9/2012

  While there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of improvisational exercises, you must understand the value of group improv exercises to truly gain the most out of them.
• Advanced Acting Character Development - Utilizing Your Personal History to Cultivate Your Character

  2/9/2012

  Creating a unique character biography and cultivating character quirks that are outside of yourself is an important step in developing a character; however, I have personally found that you may use your own personal history to help foster a character.
• Acting Exercise - Movements Derived from Animals

  2/9/2012

  The “Movement Derived from Animals” acting exercise is one of my personal favorite as it requires actors to forgo inhibitions and truly transform their movements.
• Acting Tips - Infecting and Invigorating Your Acting Partner

  2/9/2012

  By infecting your acting partner with your energy, you will be acting like a giant refueling station. Your energy will invigorate your acting partners to carry the two of you throughout the scene. But exactly how do you infect and invigorate?
• Acting Exercise - Performing Based on Environmental Conditions

  2/9/2012

  This acting exercise is designed to help teach actors how to perform based on environmental conditions without losing the purpose of a scene due to over-acting the elements.
• Advanced Acting Tips - How to Channel Your Energy

  2/9/2012

  Channeling your energy to the scene and circumstances around you, you will create a performance that is convincing, sincere and full of realism.This benefits you as an actor as it encourages you to truly let go and become immersed in the scene.
• Professional Acting Advice - Cultivating Your Sense Memory to Create a Realistic Character

  2/9/2012

  Enhancing your awareness of the world around you benefits you as an actor by developing your sense memory. Your sense memory can be used as a means of developing a three-dimensional character that is based in realism and sincerity.
• Acting Exercise - Adjusting Acting Techniques Based on Environmental and Personal Conditions

  2/9/2012

  This acting exercises focuses on fine tuning your ability to adjust your character based on environment (elemental) and personal conditions. All of these scenarios call upon the actors imagination and willingness to submerge into a fictional world.
• Professional Acting Tips - Discovering Your Circle of Attention

  2/9/2012

  An extreme level of concentration is defined as having a circle of attention, according to the great acting coach Stanislavski, and it identifies the headspace every actor should strive for.
• Professional Acting - Creating an Observation Notebook

  2/9/2012

  One of the most valuable tools you as an actor, and observer, can have is an observation notebook. This notebook allows you to collect, categorize and review your findings throughout daily life.
• Acting Exercise - Concentrating on Your Actions

  2/9/2012

  There are many different exercises designed to help control an actor’s concentration, and the “Concentrating On Your Actions” exercise is one of my personal favorites. This exercise calls upon the actor to fully concentrate on every movement.
• Advanced Acting Exercise - Performing Through Distractions

  2/9/2012

  The Performing Through Distractions exercise is perhaps one of the most challenging acting exercises for all actors, as it requires an actor to have steel concentration.As an actor, you are responsible for continuing to perform even through distractions.
• Free Acting Exercise - Enhancing Your Creative Impulses

  2/9/2012

  The exercise “Enhancing Your Creative Impulses” is designed around the notion of training actors how to utilize their creative impulses.
• Advanced Acting Exercise - Interacting with Innate Objects with True Purpose

  2/9/2012

  The “Interacting With Objects With True Purpose” exercise is an excellent exercise to help actors understand how to engage with certain objects and interact with them with a backstory.
• Improv Acting Exercise - Improvisational Group Performance

  2/8/2012

  Improvisational group performances stems from the Stanislavski Method of Physical Actions, as it encourages the psychophysical process of human interaction without being overly rehearsed.
• Acting Tips - Building Your Character Around Obstacles

  2/8/2012

  When you’re preparing for a role, you must understand how to build your character around the obstacles that he will encounter throughout the story.
• Professional Acting Tips - Engaging in Defined Strategy

  2/8/2012

  Understanding how to engage in defined strategy will help develop an interesting and provocative character, which engages the audience and makes your character truly three-dimensional.
• Advanced Acting Training - Working with Opposing Objectives

  2/8/2012

  As an actor, you will commonly come across opposing objectives within a script, and in order to accurately portray your character and relay the true story of the script you must understand how to play against opposing objectives.
• Acting Tips - Adapting Your Character Based on Altering Circumstances

  2/8/2012

  As an actor, your character will typically not maintain on the same emotional path throughout the entire story. He will likely encounter various circumstances that require him to alter his strategy and objectives.
• Professional Acting - Cultivating a Psychophysical Union Between Yourself and Your Character

  2/7/2012

  This means of character development is vital as it ensures this person you’re portraying has unique and individual emotions and responses while simultaneously using your body to create a one-of-a-kind performance.
• Acting Tips - Creating an Action from an Emotional State of Mind

  2/7/2012

  One of the most vital acting tips I’ve cultivated throughout a decade of working in the business is learning how to create an action from an emotional state of mind. This type of acting delves deeper into the “doing vs. being” acting technique.
• Acting Tips - Uncovering the Simple Objective Within a Script and Scene

  2/7/2012

  Although the process of determining a simple objective may vary based on your individual scene analysis style and the script itself, I have developed several tips to help guide you throughout this process.
• Professional Acting - Incorporating Action Verbs into Your Acting

  2/7/2012

  Although there are far too many acting tips and techniques floating around the world to list within article form, I personally believe one of the most important acting tips is knowing how to incorporate action verbs into your acting.
• Professional Acting Tips - Doing Instead of Being

  2/7/2012

  As actors, we must understand the key difference between doing and being, which is something that the majority of actors fail to realize. Upon understanding the difference between “doing” and “being” you can then deliver a vivid performance.
• Tips for Actors - the Difference Between Physical Action and Physical Movement

  2/7/2012

  Throughout my professional training and experience working in a variety of theater and film productions, I have found there is a distinct difference between physical action and physical movement.
• Acting Exercise - Perfecting Everyday Actions for Believability

  2/7/2012

  Acting exercises are designed to sharpen the skills all actors must possess. This particular exercise teaches actors how to engage their full body and mind even when performing everyday actions.
• Improvisational Acting Exercise - Improving Simple Tasks

  2/5/2012

  Improving simple tasks is ideal for the actor who has never engaged in improvisation as he fully understands these tasks; however, the actor should delve deeper than the “simple” nature of these tasks, and place an emotion behind his movements.
• Actor Tips - Creating a Character Biography

  2/4/2012

  Creating a character biography will serve to be one of the greatest forms of character development as it creates a realistic, humanized version of a character.
• Actor Character Commitment Exercise - Discovering Your Actions

  2/4/2012

  Discovering the actions of your character is important to help shape the emotional goals and desires of this person. While uncovering the physical actions of your character can be done by simply reading the script, this exercise expands on this concept.
• Acting Tips - Uncovering the Tempo-Rhythm of Your Actions

  2/4/2012

  The term “tempo-rhythm” was first used by the great acting teacher, Stanislavski. As an actor, all of your movements and words follow some sort of tempo and rhythm.
• The Four W's of Acting - Why?

  2/4/2012

  The Four W’s of Acting include: who, what, where and why? However, it is the latter that truly peaks my interest and fully engages my creativity while performing this aspect of scene study and character development.
• The Four W's of Acting - What?

  2/4/2012

  Within this article, I’m going to be discussing the second “W” of acting – What? It is within this question you can help cultivate a character that spans the consciousness of a real-life human being.
• The Four W's of Acting - Who?

  2/4/2012

  Within this article, I’m going to delve into the first “W” – Who. This is perhaps the most important out of all the “W’s” as it allows you the opportunity to explore a character beyond the written words.
• Character Development for Actors - Uncovering the Moment Before

  2/4/2012

  As you set out to develop a character within a script, there are numerous processes you must go through. Perhaps one of the most important of these is discovering the “moment before” a scene starts.
• Incorporating Improvisational Acting Technique into Scripted Performances

  2/4/2012

  Incorporating improvisational skills into scripted acting must be done very carefully. I have seen actors incorporate improv, and the result was a completely mess. There are several guidelines you can follow when incorporating improvisational skills.
• Acting Technique - Believing in Your Physical Actions

  2/4/2012

  As an actor, one of the most vital aspects of your physical performance is truly believing in your movements. While this may seem like a strange concept to some, it is simply another way of mimicking realistic life.
• Professional Acting Tips - Scoring Your Actions

  2/4/2012

  Scoring your actions is one of the most in-depth and detailed practical acting techniques as there are literally hundreds of different ways you can do this. Stanislavski offers a myriad of options when it comes to this technique.
• Professional Acting Advice - Creating Your Unique Point of View Through the Character's Eyes

  2/4/2012

  As an actor, you must learn how to create a unique point of view not from your own perspective, but from that of your character. There are several ways this can be accomplished, and I have outlined the most effective means of reaching this level.
• Improvisational Acting Tips - Developing Personal Freedom and Self-Exploration

  2/4/2012

  if you wish to incorporate improvisational skills you must learn how to develop your own personal freedom and self-exploration. This is typically done through exercises, and its importance is vital for an actor to improv without fear.
• The Four W's of Acting - Where?

  2/4/2012

  As an actor, there are four questions you must ask yourself, which are known as the Four W’s of Acting. Within this article, I will be discussing the third “W” – Where.
• Acting Exercise - Delve into Your Creative Side with the Meditation Exercise

  2/1/2012

  The meditation exercise is used to bring full-body relaxation without become emotionally dormant. This is an excellent exercise to perform immediately before an acting class, or before performing or going on an audition.
• Actor Exercise - Release Your Creativity with the Tensing and Releasing Exercise

  2/1/2012

  The following is an exercise I perform everyday as a part of my daily “acting exercises.” Acting teachers and actors may utilize this exercise to help re-focus their minds and engaging their full-body in relaxation.
• The Downfall of a Stage Actor - Being Self-Conscious

  2/1/2012

  Although eliminating self-conscious behavior is a long and very personalized process, there are several tips I’ve cultivated throughout my years of working on the stage and in front of the camera.
• Acting Exercises - Delving into Your Creative Side with the Focus Workout

  2/1/2012

  The following exercise, known as “The Focus Workout” allows actors to engage in true mental focus and clarity. This is an excellent acting exercise to perform with friends or with your acting class. Feel free to alter the exercise to fit your needs.
• Finding and Grasping Your Center - a Professional Acting Exercise

  2/1/2012

  Reaching your center can sometimes be a difficult process; especially for tense actors. Because of this, I have compiled an exercise to help actors find and keep their center while simultaneously relaxing their body.
• Acting Exercise - Releasing Tension Through Body Shaking

  1/31/2012

  One of the most effective means of pulling your mind into the “here-and-now,” while simultaneously stretching and prepping the body is to perform localized shaking. While this may seem silly to some, after you’ve tried it, you'll understand its value.
• Acting Exercise - Enhance Your Internal Creativity Through the Walk-Run-Freeze Exercise

  1/31/2012

  The “Walk-Run-Freeze” exercise is one of my personal favorites, and while it may seem arbitrary to some, it allow actors a unique opportunity to observe how he carries himself, how his feet grace the floor, the movement of his arms and other details.
• Acting Exercise - Engage Your Internal Creativity Through the Shaping and Reshaping Exercise

  1/31/2012

  One of the most interesting acting exercises designed to help stimulate your physical creativity is known as “Shaping and Reshaping.”
• Actor Training Exercises - Justifying Your Movements by Walking with Purpose

  1/31/2012

  Because walking with purpose is one of the most important skills any actor can obtain, I have cultivated an exercise all actors should take part in throughout their daily life.
• Vocal Exercises for Actors

  1/31/2012

  Being an actor means having full control not only of your body, but also your vocal chords. Although there are literally hundreds of different vocal exercises, below are some of the most effective I’ve personally used.
• Acting Tips - The Art of "Centering"

  1/31/2012

  As you approach a character and script, there are several things you must be aware of; however, the most important out of all these is understanding how your body affects your character choices.
• Professional Acting Tips - Eliminating Your Internal and Emotional Inhibitions

  1/31/2012

  Having inhibitions in life may serve you well, this personality trait will do nothing but inhibit your ability to deliver an honest, clear and realistic character. As an actor, inhibitions deteriorate your performance by holding you back emotionally.
• Acting Techniques - Achieving Muscular Relaxation Without Emotional Dormancy

  1/31/2012

  As an actor, you must engage in full-body training, and true muscular relaxation must be the cornerstone of this training. Don’t get me wrong, muscular relaxation does not mean muscular dormancy.
• Tips for Actors - Eliminating Your Social Inhibitions

  1/31/2012

  Social inhibitions are a common ailment plaguing the majority of actors; however, the severity and type of social inhibitions can greatly vary from actor-to-actor, but with work even the most powerful inhibitions can be chipped away.
• The Tense Actor - Relaxation Techniques to Enhance Your Performance

  1/29/2012

  There is nothing more distracting as an audience member than watching a tense actor perform, and nothing more detrimental to an audition than being tense.
• Acting Tips - the Magical "If"

  1/29/2012

  This is when I remembered one of the most important acting training techniques ever taught to me – utilizing the magic “if.” This two letter word completely alters your own universe and help make even the most outrageous character seem within your grasp.
• Actor Tips - Guiding Audience Members into the Suspension of Disbelief

  1/29/2012

  While audience members are fully aware they're watching a fictional story with fictional characters, if the performances are delivered with true sincerity and conviction, the audience members will gladly forego rational thinking and delve into this world.
• Professional Acting - Your Body

  1/27/2012

  Your body is vital when it comes to providing a realistic and believable performance. The gestures, alignment and movement of your body is the principle tool you use to create a full-fledged character.
• Professional Actor Training - Your Mind

  1/27/2012

  As an actor your training begins at birth through cultural development. Cultural development is one of the most under-estimated forms of training; however, without truly grasping this method of learning the skill of acting, your performances will be bleak
• Period Piece Acting Tips - Using Historical Imagination

  1/27/2012

  Historical imagination refers to using your imagination to transport your back hundreds, if not thousands, of years into a world that is so different and strange from your current world that modern ways of thinking just won’t due.
• Professional Audition Tips - Using Your Imagination

  1/27/2012

  As an actor, you must maintain your childish grasp on the world of imagination to deliver a believable and realistic performance even when there isn’t physical evidence of the people or places you’re performing against.
• Professional Acting - the Importance of Your Voice

  1/27/2012

  As an actor, you must continually undergo vocal training to help cultivate a voice that is not only pleasant to hear, but also one that can speak clearly, obtain inflections and have a solid understanding of the technicalities of everyday speaking.
• Acting Training - Performance Skills

  1/27/2012

  Although fine tuning your performance skills is an individualized process, I have gathered several tips cultivated throughout my years of work experience as an actor for the stage, film and TV.
• Professional Actor Training - the Importance of Self-Assessment

  1/27/2012

  Outside of speaking with your mentors and colleagues about your performance and process, you must become well-versed in self-assessment so you may continually grow as an actor even when you're not currently under mentor-ship.
• Audition Tips - Move that Body!

  1/27/2012

  The sad truth is: you can be the greatest actor, but if you don’t possess proper auditioning skills, then your talent will go unseen by the masses.
• Professional Acting Tips - Rehearsal Technique

  1/27/2012

  Far too many actors are either lazy, or not educated enough, to understand that rehearsals are a form of performance, and it is within this safe haven you can truly discover your character, take chances and delve into the inner workings of a scene.
• Professional Actor Training Tips - Tuning into the World Around You

  1/27/2012

  You should never stop observing and making notes of the world around you, because you will be playing characters that are far from your natural self, how can you play another person if the only way of living, talking, walking and being is yourself?
• Acting Training Tips - Internal Acting Technique

  1/27/2012

  Internal acting is just that; taking emotions and instead of exposing them physically or verbally, utilizing these emotions to give power behind your words. When you think about your everyday life, you are continually internalizing your feelings.
• Choosing a Monologue for a Dramatic Audition

  1/24/2012

  When you must select a monologue for a dramatic audition, it is vital you select one with an appropriate time period, theme and character choice based on the audition.
• Audition Advice - What to Do when You Forget Your Lines

  1/24/2012

  When you forget your lines at an audition, there are several steps to help rectify this situation. Remember, to help alleviate this from happening, spend time in the audition waiting room to relax and calm your nerves.
• Actor Audition Tips - the Casting Director is NOT Your Scene Partner

  1/24/2012

  Beginner actors often make the mistake of looking at the casting director in the eye when performing a monologue. If you didn’t know better, you would think it’d be a good idea, right? Wrong!
• Tips for Dramatic Actors - How to Cry Naturally

  1/24/2012

  Learning how to cry within a scene is a very individualized process; however, there are certain tips you can follow to help jumpstart this acting technique.
• Acting Technical Skills - Hitting Your Mark

  1/24/2012

  Throughout the years of working on film sets as an actor, extra, stand-in and casting director, I have learned firsthand one of the most difficult tasks for new and intermediate actors is hitting their mark.
• Dramatic Acting Tips - Supporting Genuine Drama with Your Eyes

  1/24/2012

  I’ve worked with some of the most talented individuals in the entertainment industry, and while each of these actors has a unique acting style there was one thing every performer had in common – they knew how to translate true drama through their eyes.
• Horror Acting - Before the Camera Rolls, Meditate on What is About to Happen

  1/24/2012

  Although there are many different acting techniques to try and bring yourself into the situation, I’ve found the best way to transport yourself from the safety of a film set to the danger found in the script is to close your eyes and meditate.
• Horror Movie Acting Tips - Why Does My Character Perform Certain Actions?

  1/24/2012

  It is your job as an actor in a horror movie to deliver a realistic performance, and one of the many steps you must take to ensure this goal is accomplished is to understand why your character performs certain actions.
• Horror Acting - the Calm Before the Gory Storm

  1/24/2012

  This set up is used to draw the audience in with a false sense of security that everything in the characters’ world is just fine. Their lives are just like the audience members. They are experiencing the joys of life when true hell breaks loose.
• Horror Film Acting - What is My Character's Motivation?

  1/24/2012

  Character development and character motivation for horror movies is strikingly similar to any other form of acting; however, the motivation found within a horror movie character is typically more raw, desperate and dynamic.
• Horror Acting Tips from a Pro - How to Act Alongside the Hideous Creatures of the Underworld

  1/24/2012

  One of the most important things you must remember when you’re working on a horror movie, is this imaginary world must become real to you in order for it to become real to the audience.
• Performing a Dramatic Monologue or Scene with True Sincerity

  1/24/2012

  One of the most important things I learned from my introduction to acting is true dramatic acting is being able to deliver each line of a monologue or scene with true sincerity.
• Suspense and Psychological Thriller Acting Tips - How to Create a Chillingly Believable Character

  1/24/2012

  When you’re slated to work on a suspense or psychological thriller, you must take time to create a character that is chilling and believable without being hokey and predictable.
• Horror Acting Tips - How to Play a Corpse

  1/24/2012

  Whether it’s your character who has died, or you’re an extra who met an untimely end, you must master the art of being a corpse. When writing this article, I began to chuckle to myself as I’m actually writing about how to “act” like a dead person.
• How to Research Horror Acting for a More Believable and Striking Performance

  1/24/2012

  If you’re prepping for a horror film, you should follow several tips to effectively research your characters’ emotions to deliver a striking and believable performance.
• Tips for the Horror Film Actor - Using Your Imagination

  1/24/2012

  As a horror film actor it is vital that you understand how to use your imagination to enhance the believability of your performance. While acting with your imagination is a very personalized process, there are several tips to streamline this method.
• Horror Film Acting Tips - How to Safely Scream

  1/24/2012

  The horror movie scream is one that is iconic and expected to be truly convincing to audience members. Throughout my experience working in horror movies, I have gathered several tips to help you safely create a realistic scream for the ages.
• The Dramatic Actor - Acting in Front of the Mirror

  1/24/2012

  While you may use this tip for any type of acting, I find that it is vital for the dramatic actor as it helps to not only see your face while delivering a serious and dramatic line, but also memorize the sensation of your muscle movements.
• Using a Mantra in Dramatic Acting

  1/24/2012

  Throughout my time as an actor, I have learned that one of the easiest ways to get into a dramatic mindset and deliver an honest performance is to use mantras.
• Horror Film Acting - How to Break Down a Horror Film Script

  1/24/2012

  As with any other form of acting, when you’re prepping for a role in a horror film you must properly break down your script. The purpose of this action is to help identify the emotions, motivation and objectives of your character.
• Horror Acting - How to Scream in a Convincing Manner

  1/24/2012

  While the process to deliver a realistic scream can differ from one person to another, you can follow several tips cultivated out of my professional experience and training.
• Tips for Dramatic Actors - What is My Character's Motivation?

  1/24/2012

  When you’re acting in a dramatic film or stage play, discovering this motivation is key to creating a realistic and captivating performance. If you are curious about finding out your character’s motivation, then continue reading.
• Horror Film Audition Tips

  1/24/2012

  While there are certain rules that are universal for all auditions, if you are getting ready to audition for a horror film, you should follow several tips cultivated throughout years of professional experience.
• Dramatic Acting - Uncovering Your Character

  1/24/2012

  When you’re playing a dramatic character, it is easy to get caught up in stereotypical ways of playing a character; however, when you truly uncover your character you’ll find that your character choices are far from stereotypical.
• Tips for Drama Actors - Creating a Character Biography

  1/24/2012

  When you are getting ready to perform a dramatic role, it is vital that you have a solid understanding of your character, and one of the most effective ways of doing this is by writing a character biography.
• Horror Acting Tips - Finding Your Character

  1/24/2012

  Like any other film, horror film characters have a specific purpose. There is a specific reason as to why he is in the movie, and a specific reason as to why he is interacting with the other characters.
• Dramatic Acting - You Are Not Your Character

  1/24/2012

  If you are interested in cultivating a unique and multi-faceted character, continue reading to discover one of the most profound truths of acting.
• How to Perform a Stellar Dramatic Cold Read

  1/24/2012

  If you wish to give an outstanding dramatic cold reading that will set you apart from the competition, then continue reading.
• Tips for Dramatic Actors - Reading the Subtext Within a Script

  1/24/2012

  Uncovering the subtext of a dramatic script requires time and patience; however, when you learn how to effectively integrate subtext into your performance, your character will obtain realistic depth intrigue.
• Acting Tips - Breaking Down a Dramatic Script

  1/24/2012

  Dramatic acting is very complex, as you must understand the human condition and the emotions that are driving your character to speak and do actions. Below are several tips you may follow to help you effectively break down a script.
• Dramatic Acting Tips - Finding and Using the Ideal Intensity Level for a Scene

  1/24/2012

  Selecting an intensity level when performing a dramatic scene is vital to not only ensure the believability of the performance, but to get the true emotion of the scene across to audience members.
• How to Ace a Comedy Acting Audition

  1/23/2012

  While the set-up of a comedic audition is similar to any other audition, how you deliver your lines and handle yourself is quite different.
• Tips for Comedy Actors - How to Maintain Your Confidence

  1/23/2012

  As a comedic actor you will be placed in sometimes embarrassing and humiliating situations all with the goal of entertaining complete strangers. It can be so easy to become self-conscious; however, this overly sensitive personal view can be detrimental.
• Comedy Acting Tips - Identifying Your Movement Ticks and Learning How to Be Still

  1/23/2012

  As a comedic actor, you must learn how to control your body. Of course, this statement can be interpreted a million different ways; however, unscripted movement, also referred to as physical static, can ruin a scene.
• Horror Film Acting Tips - What is the Emotional Core of My Character?

  1/23/2012

  Horror movies are typically overlooked when it comes to acting technique; however, when you strip away the gore and violence of a horror movie, it is the acting that truly makes a film horrific and believable.
• Tips for Actors - How to Naturally Laugh on Cue

  1/23/2012

  Now, we all have our “fake” laughs – you know, the ones we use when a co-workers tells a not-so-funny joke, or when you’re trying to signal the end of a conversation; however, in comedy acting, you must learn how to give a natural laugh.
• Acting Tips - Integrating Physical Comedy into a Performance

  1/23/2012

  Physical comedy is one of the oldest forms of comedy, and its use within films dates back to the silent film era. An entire story can be conveyed through your physical actions, and your dialogue can be enhanced by your bodily movements.
• Comedy Acting - Don't Push the Funny

  1/23/2012

  When you’re performing a monologue or scene, don’t try to be funny. Don’t push for the humor. Create a character, and deliver the lines as if you were naturally talking.
• How to Read a Daily Call Sheet for a Film Stand-In

  1/20/2012

  Once the thrill of seeing your name on a call sheet wears off, you must then gather your senses and actually read and understand the call sheet.
• Horror Film Extra Acting - Mastering the Silent Scream

  1/20/2012

  Perhaps one of the most in-demand extra acting skills for horror movies, as well as one of the most underdeveloped, is mastering the silent scream.
• The Do's and Don'ts of a Film Stand-In

  1/20/2012

  Like any other job, there are several do’s and don’ts a stand-in must abide by.
• How to Become a Movie Stand-In

  1/20/2012

  Throughout the rest of my experience as a stand-in, I have gathered several tips for those who are seeking to expand outside the world of being an extra and into the realm of being a stand-in.
• Movie Stand-In Tips - Filling Out Your Daily Pay Sheet

  1/20/2012

  Depending on the film set you’re working with, this pay sheet may be slightly different; however, every movie I have ever worked on as an extra, featured extra, stand-in and day player I have always had the same pay sheet.
• Essentials for a Film Stand-In

  1/20/2012

  If you’re about to embark on a wondrous journey as a stand-in, read throughout this article to ensure you are not only prepared for your daily duties, but also prepared to fight off extreme boredom.
• Can I Make a Living Being a Stand In?

  1/20/2012

  The answer to this question is relative to what making a living is in your mind. If you have an extremely high rent, car payment and other bills, working as a stand-in may not cut it, yet if you live modestly and have limited bills, it may be possible.
• Acting Tips for Comedy Actors - Exploring Your Comedic Side Off Script

  1/20/2012

  While performing a comedy script within itself will draw a few laughs, true humor comes from performers who have a solid understanding of their comedic self.
• Tips for Comedy Actors - How to Break Down a Comedy Script

  1/20/2012

  Throughout my years of professional training, one of the most commonly taught lesson is how to accurately breakdown a script. The steps involved in doing so can dramatically vary according to the instructor and the type of script you’re performing.
• Tips for Comedic Actors - How to Perfect Your Humor or Your "Funny"

  1/20/2012

  Perfecting your funny is a long and tedious process; one that you will most likely never complete as there are unlimited levels of funny that are awaiting to be discovered.
• Movie Stand-In Tips - Controlling Yourself Around Stars

  1/20/2012

  If you are getting ready to work as a stand-in, you should understand the importance of controlling yourself around the stars you’ll be working alongside.
• Comedy Acting - Identifying Your Comedy Character

  1/20/2012

  In comedy, every character has a specific identity. Now, I’m not talking about the physical appearance of the character, but the characters identity that makes him/her interesting, endearing and ultimately, funny.
• Tips for Comedy Actors - How to Find Your Inner Funny

  1/20/2012

  Ask any actor and they will tell you it is much easier playing a dramatic role than playing a comedic one. The reason for this – in order to truly be funny, you must first find your own sense of humor…or, find your funny.
• Tips for Comedy Actors - How to Be Funny While Sticking to the Script

  1/20/2012

  We have our own methods of delivering comedy, and sometimes these methods do not exactly mesh with a script or character arch. Yet, you must learn to deliver your humor while sticking to your script.
• Comedy Acting Tips - Committing to Your Role and Character Choices

  1/20/2012

  No matter the type of comedy acting you're engaging in, you must be fully committed to your vocal, movement and relationship choices. This article fully explains the importance of character commitment and tips to fully commit.
• Movie Stand-In Tips - Marking Your Script

  1/19/2012

  Throughout my years of working as a stand-in, extra and actor I have gathered numerous tips that will save you embarrassment; however, one of the most important tips while working as a stand-in is knowing how to properly mark up your script.
• Movie Stand-In Technique - Paying Attention During Rehearsals

  1/19/2012

  Because of the importance of matching the movements of an actor, I have compiled several tips to help make this process a little more easy for new, and established, stand-ins.
• Film Stand-In Tips - Matching Your Appearance to the Actors

  1/19/2012

  While your looks as a stand-in doesn’t have to be as close as a photo-double, it is important that you keep your appearance so it closely matches that of the actor.
• What is a Movie Stand-In?

  1/19/2012

  Stand-ins play an integral role within a film set. If you're interested in learning more about this unique film set position, read through my description cultivated throughout years of working in the entertainment industry.
• Film Set Etiquette for Stand-Ins

  1/19/2012

  Throughout my years of working on film sets as an extra, stand-in and actor, I have learned through personal mistakes and the mistakes of others of how to act while on set, which is lovingly referred to as “set etiquette.”
• Should I Work as a Movie Extra - Personal Advice from a Professional Extra

  1/19/2012

  Becoming a film extra allows you to work alongside celebrities, watch the finest in the business perform their craft and network with industry professionals; however, being an extra does have drawbacks.
• Film Extra Tips - What to Never Bring to Set

  1/19/2012

  Although one of the primary goals of a film extra is to ward off boredom, there are several items you should never bring to a film set unless you wish to make a bad impression.
• What is a Featured Extra?

  1/19/2012

  Being a featured extra doesn't necessarily mean you'll be an instant-star, but it can guarantee more screen time and potentially higher pay. Read on to discover exactly what a featured extra is, and what's expected from this position.
• Top Promotional Tools for Film Extras

  1/19/2012

  Although these tips are from my professional experience, it is important to understand that they may not work for you. That being said, the most important promotional tool is perseverance and patience.
• Can You Make a Living Being a Movie Extra?

  1/19/2012

  I have been able to secure a comfortable living for quite some time being a film extra, and doing so I have compiled a few tips that may help you decide if you want to pursue this as a career, and how to do so. Remember, my experiences may not be yours.
• Tips for Featured Extras

  1/19/2012

  If you have found yourself preparing for a featured extra role, or if you just want to be prepared in case a director asks you to sit directly beside your favorite movie star, follow my tips that have been cultivated through years of work.
• What You Need to Do to Submit to an Extras Casting Agency

  1/19/2012

  Unlike being an actor, you don’t need to have an extreme amount of acting ability to succeed as an extra. However, like a standard actor, you do need to be represented by a casting agency.
• Top Phrases a Movie Extra Should Know

  1/19/2012

  To save you a terrible amount of confusion, and potentially being scolded for not following directions, I have compiled a list of the most-used on set terms all film extras should know.
• Movie Extra Tips - Understanding Film Set Dynamics

  1/19/2012

  If you are preparing for a day on a film set as an extra, please thoroughly read through the following to ensure you understand film set dynamics and how to appropriately act while on set.
• How to Be In A TV Audience

  1/19/2012

  If you’re interested in watching a sitcom, talk show or game show in person, then you have several resources at your disposal. The coolest part – the majority of TV shows allow their audiences to enjoy the show for free, and some even get paid.
• What It's Like Being in a TV Audience and How to Have Fun

  1/19/2012

  If you are thinking of being a member of a TV audience, please take a moment to read through the following advice so you are well-prepared.
• Dancing Scene Tips for Film Extras

  1/18/2012

  Film extras are required to perform many actions depending on the scene. Dancing scenes can vary from nightclub atmospheres to romantic encounters in a ballroom; however, no matter the scene these tips can ensure your dancing is flawless.
• Film Extra Acting Techniques - How to Look Busy Without Drawing Attention to Yourself

  1/18/2012

  Movie extra's are required to perform realistic actions and movements to support the realism of a scene. By following several tips, compiled from my professional experience, you can successfully accomplish the goal of rehearsed realism.
• Horror Film Extra Tips - How to Act Truly Frightened

  1/18/2012

  Being an extra in a horror film is one of the funnest jobs an extra can receive, and also one of the most challenging. To provide a realistic and visually stunning performance, follow my tips cultivated through professional on-set experience.
• Movie Extra Acting Techniques - How to Walk with Purpose

  1/18/2012

  As a movie extra you must know how to walk naturally, and with purpose. This vital acting technique is often overlooked by extras, but by enacting my tips cultivated through years of professional film extra work you can deliver a natural walk.
• Movie Extra Tips for Men - Clothing Advice

  1/18/2012

  While some extra roles provide wardrobe, the majority of male film extras are required to bring their own clothes. Learn through the mistakes of others by reading and following the proceeding tips compiled through years of professional film extra work.
• What Not to Do as a Movie Extra

  1/18/2012

  While working as a film extra may seem like all fun-and-games, this is a business and like all businesses there are certain rules all extras must follow. The following tips are compiled from my years of work as a film and television extra.
• What 'Back to One' Means - Film Extra Tips from a Professional

  1/18/2012

  Working as a film extra requires not only patience, but knowledge regarding certain phrases. The top phrase every movie extra must understand is "Back to One," which is used in every film set both big and small.
• Film Extra Tips - What to Bring While on Set

  1/18/2012

  Working 12+ hours a day in sometimes harsh conditions is the daily life of a movie extra. Throughout my professional experience, I've compiled a list of must-have items every movie extra should bring to ward off boredom and discomfort.
• Film Extra Acting Tips from a Pro - How to Simulate Talking Without Making a Peep

  1/18/2012

  Silent talking is a vital acting technique many extras must master. Learn how to effectively, and convincingly, talk without making a sound by following several tips cultivated throughout my experience as a professional film extra.
• Film Extra Tips for Women - Fashion Advice

  1/18/2012

  As a film extra you are typically required to furnish your own wardrobe. To prevent being sent home due to lack of appropriate clothing follow my tips, which have been compiled throughout years of working in the entertainment industry.
• Tips for a Film Extra - Professional Guide by a Professional Film Extra

  1/13/2012

  Follow my advice created from years of working as a professional film and TV extra, and you'll not only be successful at your job, but you may have a little more fun because of it.
• Lung Cancer and Ginger - is it Effective?

  12/20/2011

  Ginger has been utilized for medicinal purposes for centuries, and while researchers are unsure of its cancer-fighting benefits, it may reduce other symptoms associated with cancer treatments.
• HGH Factor Side Effects

  12/20/2011

  One of the more prominent growth hormone products on the current market is HGH Factor. As with any dietary supplement HGH factor can cause severe side effects.
• Scientifically Proven Herbs to Treat Bacterial Chest Infections

  12/20/2011

  Although the severity of a bacterial chest infection can vary, if you wish to naturally treat a chest infection proponents claim certain herbs can provide relief. While scientific research for the following herbs is promising, never self treat infections.
• Effective Herbal Remedies for Restless Legs Syndrome

  12/20/2011

  While medications have not shown great promise in providing relief, natural proponents claim certain herbs and supplements may naturally reduce the severity and duration of RLS symptoms. Before starting any herbal remedy, talk with your doctor.
• Benefits and Effectiveness of Ginkgo Biloba for Bipolar Mania

  12/19/2011

  The standard treatment options for this mental illness can vary from patient-to-patient; however, natural health proponents claim herbs such as ginkgo biloba may be used to help reduce the activity of bipolar mania.
• Laxative Side Effects - Headaches

  12/19/2011

  Although laxatives are generally considered safe, like any other medication they can cause side effects and one of the most common side effects is mild to severe headaches.
• Benefits of Caffeine for Low Blood Pressure

  12/19/2011

  Like its counterpart, low blood pressure may be treated through prescription medications as well as alternative therapies such as caffeine. Although preliminary research for caffeine is promising, never attempt to self-treat hypotension.
• Effectiveness of Nitric Oxide Supplements for Muscle Growth

  12/19/2011

  While the bulk of muscle building supplements offer false or grossly exaggerated claims, nitric oxide has been proven in scientific studies to enhance the strength and size of muscle fibers. Yet, like most supplements, it may not be ideal for everyone.
• Rectal Leaking Caused by Diet Pills

  12/19/2011

  Unfortunately, the majority of diet pills are far from a miracle. Along with not delivering “promised” results, diet pills can cause adverse side effects, such as rectal leaking, which can cause severe complications.
• Troubleshooting Tips for a Rattling Furnace

  12/12/2011

  One of the most common problems within home furnaces is a “rattling” sound. If your furnace is making this sound, you may pinpoint the exact cause by performing several troubleshooting steps.
• DIY Bedroom Decorating - Making a Headboard Out of Coke Crates

  12/11/2011

  If you wish to create a unique and visually interesting addition to your bedroom then you should consider a Coke crate headboard. Coke crates are readily accessible, and this low-cost DIY project can create texture, layers and storage.
• How Do Calories Turn to Body Fat?

  12/2/2011

  Because of the serious health risks associated with being obese and overweight, you should understand exactly how your body gains weight and how many calories it takes for your body to start accumulating caloric energy as fat cells.
• Side Effects of Energy Drinks - Numb Hands

  12/2/2011

  Like any natural supplement, energy drinks can cause adverse side effects. One of the most common side effects of caffeine-containing energy drinks is numb hands.
• Causes of Abdominal Pain After Drinking or Eating

  12/2/2011

  While it is perfectly normal to experience occasional moments of abdominal discomfort, if abdominal pain occurs after you eat or drink you may have a serious underlying health issue.
• Can Eating Licorice Reduce Stress?

  12/2/2011

  While treating stress must include lifestyle changes and relaxation techniques, you can also take natural supplements to eliminate stress. Licorice has been used for generations as a medicinal plant, and initial evidence is promising regarding stress.
• Can American Ginseng Naturally Increase Estrogen Levels?

  12/2/2011

  Although modern scientific studies have found that American ginseng can help protect the body from colds, flu, diabetes and cancer, most of its traditional uses have been debunked through modern research. While the true effects this herb has on estrogen.
• Best Foods to Rejuvenate Your Liver

  12/2/2011

  Due to the importance of your liver, it is vital that you consume specific foods to help promote liver rejuvenation and overall health.
• How to Cleanse Your Sinuses with Ginger and Water

  12/2/2011

  For thousands of years, civilizations have utilized ginger for various medicinal uses, and while modern science has disproven many of its traditional uses if you wish to cleanse your sinus the active compounds within this herb may prove to be beneficial.
• Can Excess Selenium Cause Hair Loss?

  12/2/2011

  According to information published by MedlinePlus, hair loss may be caused by heredity, aging and testosterone levels; however, excessive amounts of selenium within your body can cause detrimental side effects, such as hair loss.
• Best Herbal Cures for Excessive Dry Scalp

  12/2/2011

  The characterizations of dry scalp include itchy skin accompanied by skin flakes and red scaling. While treating dry scalp may be done with prescription and over-the-counter medications, you may also use herbal remedies.
• Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Diabetes Patients

  12/2/2011

  While the treatment of diabetes typically involves prescription medications and dietary alterations, proponents of organic apple cider vinegar claim this compound has multiple benefits for those with diabetes.
• Benefits of L-Lysine for Hair Loss

  12/2/2011

  Hair loss is typically a side effect of aging, heredity or lifestyle choices, you can use certain supplements to help prevent or reduce hair loss severity. L-lysine is an important amino acid, and proponents of this compound claim it can restore hair.
• Passionflower for Weight Loss - is it Effective?

  12/2/2011

  Passionflower is traditionally used to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety levels; however, proponents of this herb claim that it can also support overall weight loss. Before using passionflower supplements, talk with your doctor to ensure its safety.
• Scientifically Proven Foods to Prevent and Treat Genital Herpes Outbreaks

  12/2/2011

  Unfortunately, upon writing this article there is no cure for genital herpes , with proper treatment and dietary changes you may successfully control the duration and severity of a herpes outbreak.
• Vitamin E for the Treatment of Fibrocystic Breasts - Scientific Report

  12/2/2011

  Nearly 50 percent of women have fibrocystic breasts, there aren’t many treatment options to reduce the severity of this condition. Proponents of vitamin E claim that this essential vitamin may potentially relieve pain associated with fibrocystic breasts.
• Effectiveness of Eucalyptus Oil as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent

  12/2/2011

  You may fight off inflammation through several steps; the most common being the topical or internal use of medications; however, herbal concoctions such as those that use eucalyptus oil may help reduce the severity of inflammation.
• L-Glutamate to Enhance Natural Muscle Growth - Scientific Evidence

  12/2/2011

  L-glutamate is classified as a non-essential amino acid, and according to recent research this compound may help support overall muscle development. Talk with your doctor before starting an L-glutamate supplementation routine to ensure its safety.
• Effects of Passionflower on Cortisol Levels

  12/2/2011

  The use of passionflower dates back for centuries, and its primary use involves promoting relaxation. Although passionflower does not directly influence the production of cortisol, its calming effects may indirectly help maintain cortisol levels.
• Effectiveness of Saw Palmetto for High Blood Pressure

  12/2/2011

  While treatment of high blood pressure typically involves prescription medications and lifestyle alterations, proponents of saw palmetto claim this herb may help reduce your blood pressure.
• Dangers of Aloe Vera for Prostate Cancer

  12/2/2011

  While there are some effective herbal remedies for prostate cancer, the use of aloe vera has been shown to cause far more harm than good.
• How Cayenne Pepper Relieves a Sore Throat and Its Effectiveness

  12/2/2011

  Native Americans are one of the earliest civilizations known to utilize cayenne pepper and while many of the traditional uses of cayenne pepper have been disproven by modern science, some of its benefits are supported by past and current research.
• Effectiveness of Lysine Supplements for Depression Symptoms

  12/2/2011

  The CDC states that nearly one in every ten American adults suffer from clinical depression. While the treatment of depression typically involves prescription medications and therapy, if you wish to combat your depression naturally you may use lysine.
• Dosage of Vitamin E for the Treatment of Depression

  12/2/2011

  While the effects of depression can vary from person-to-person, typically the treatment options are uniform and result in an 80 percent success rate. If you wish to naturally curb depression symptoms, then supplementation with vitamin E may be ideal.
• Onions and HDL Cholesterol - Scientific Report

  12/2/2011

  According to initial research, the compounds found in onions have been shown to significantly affect the levels of LDL and HDL levels to promote a healthy cardiovascular system.
• Skin Benefits of White Tea - Scientific Evidence

  12/2/2011

  Although there are hundreds of ointments and creams designed to enhance the appearance and health of your skin; however, if you wish to enhance your skin naturally you may find white tea to be an effective treatment option.
• Benefits of Garlic for Blocked Arteries

  11/26/2011

  Garlic is among the most used herb in food dishes, but did you know that preliminary scientific studies have found garlic can actually help treat and prevent plaque accumulation in your arteries?
• Benefits of Fiber and Water on the Prostate

  11/26/2011

  Because prostate cancer is one of the leading cancers among men, protecting this vital gland should be done by monitoring your eating habits and lifestyle choices.According to research, fiber and water may help protect the prostate gland.
• Vitamin E to Enhance Skin Elasticity

  11/26/2011

  Proponents of vitamin E proclaim this vitamin can help restore the elasticity of your skin while also enhancing the overall beauty of this organ. However, are these claims viable or another tale of advertising hype?
• Can Saw Palmetto Treat Depression?

  11/26/2011

  Typically, depression treatments include undergoing psychotherapy as well as taking prescription medications; however, it may be possible to curb the severity of depression through the use of herbs such as saw palmetto.