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The Four Levels of Acting: Becoming a Master

on February 17, 2012 in Actors

When I was an actor, at different stages in my career and artistic growth I often wondered what skill level I was at in my evolution as an actor. Though teachers, directors, and my audience would often deliver positive feedback, which gave me a nice boost of confidence, I also knew that I struggled with technique and really wanted to own my craft. I came upon a study of the craftsman’s development and found it identical to the development of the artist. The following lesson is the journey from Novice to Master.

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Stage Parents – The Good, The Bad And The Downright Scary

on February 13, 2012 in Theater

There is nothing more powerful or important than finding what you love to do and then actually doing it. Y our child may have found that passion in the performing arts. As the parent of a “show-biz kid”, you’re embarking on an exciting and daunting adventure!

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The 4 “T’s” to a Successful Career Path in the Industry

on February 9, 2012 in Associates

As a young performer or parent of, there are many hurdles in the entertainment industry. In a business where it’s all about “who” and “what” you know, most parents and kids are lacking in both. That’s where I come in…

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The Wide Shot vs The Close-up

on February 5, 2012 in Kids & Teens

Just when you thought you had learned everything about the emotional journey an Actor must master, we go and add another layer of technical knowledge into the mix. Camera shots! Unless you study filmmaking as well as Acting, you won’t know about shots and frames unless you spend a lot of time in an on camera class or on set, watching, learning and grasping all of those buzz words the Director and the crew are using to describe the shots they are setting up and using to shoot each scene.

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Accountability: It’s Time to Put Your Butt on the Line

on February 4, 2012 in Careers & Business

In my last article on ‘Goal Setting’ I stressed the importance of setting goals, creating a strategic plan for your career, and following a timeline with clear specific actions to ensure that your goals happen.

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Hosts Tell All: Part 3

on February 1, 2012 in Hosts

Breaking into hosting can be challenging and at times even downright frustrating. I’m sure you’ve all experienced it at one time or another and if you haven’t yet felt that way, you will. It’s all part of the process. In Part Three of ‘Hosts Tell All’ Jeannie Mai, Brian Corsetti and Lance Smith give aspiring hosts some more career advice and a little extra inspiration to keep handy on the journey to becoming a successful host.

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Interview With Robert & Michelle Colt

on January 28, 2012 in Auditioning

I sat down and had a wonderful interview with Robert and Michelle Colt of Acting Success Now for MasterTalentTeachers.com. I have known Robert and Michelle for several years and the best way I can describe what they do, is that they help actors “get out of their own way”.

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Commercial Audition Techniques: Profiles

on January 25, 2012 in Commercials

PROFILES: IN MOST EVERY ON-CAMERA COMMERCIAL AUDITION, AFTER SLATING, AN ACTOR WILL BE ASKED TO TURN SIDEWAYS AND SHOW THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HIS/HER FACE AND BODY SO THAT THOSE WATCHING THE VIDEO AUDITIONS CAN SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE FROM THE SIDE. The reason “Profiles” are done is so that those doing Read the Rest…

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