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All actors play characters, so what is a character actor? The term is usually applied to actors who play impactful, often slightly eccentric, supporting roles. Although some character actors become typecast, many of them are known for their versatility, a chameleon-like ability to slip into these unusual roles and portray them realistically. Although the character… …
It’s tough out there, and every actor and aspiring actor can do with some inspiration now and then. The most important thing to remember is that it’s a shared experience. Almost every famous actor wasn’t just “discovered.” They worked hard to reach the pinnacle of their profession, and they had highs and lows just like… …
Fringe theatre is almost impossible to define because it can be so many things. What we can say for sure is that it is outside the mainstream. Beyond that, anything goes. That’s part of the beauty of fringe theatre. It may be shocking, it may make important points about society, or it may just be… …
Though this might sound strange, comedy acting is a serious art. Not all actors can be funny, but all comedy actors have to know how to act. If you are able to find the balance and make people laugh out loud, you will have mastered a very special skill. We have compiled a list of… …
It’s not impossible to get acting roles without an agency, but it’s a whole lot easier if you work with one or more agents. Talent agents have connections to casting directors, and they’re often the only ones to know about upcoming roles and auditions. If you’re working with acting agents, you should get more opportunities… …
Anyone who has performed on stage will know that memorising lines and cues can be something of a challenge. We’re sure you have seen or experienced those awkward moments when actors have to be prompted despite months of rehearsals. It can be really hard to recover the flow of a performance after a fluffed line,… …
As an actor, your vocal talent is as important as it is for a singer. Your voice is an “instrument,” and just like musicians, perfection comes from training and practice. Articulation refers to the physical way we produce words or sounds, and in acting, being able to control articulation helps you to speak clearly and… …
Whether it’s Shakespeare, your stand-up routine, or The Great Gatsby, your monologue makes you the focus point for your audience. That can be intimidating, but it’s also your time to shine. You, and nobody else but you, are in the limelight and it’s time to demonstrate the depth and range of your acting abilities. Feeling… …
Ready to get creative? Improv acting will stretch your ingenuity to the full. In its purest form, improv acting means that you embark on a performance in which the plot, the characters, and the dialogue are created on the spur of the moment. You and your fellow actors become your own script writers and directors,… …
As every artist knows, switching mediums means implementing a new set of techniques. Acting is no different. What works in stage acting doesn’t necessarily work in screen acting. In this article, we’ll look at the important differences between stage acting and screen acting you should keep in mind, and we’ll present our top tips for… …