Every role, every creative situation, every professional job—whether on stage, in front of a camera, or at a microphone—is unique and requires you to use different tools from your actor's toolbox.
The Craft
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How to Handle a Career Transition
Are you done or just stuck?
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Coach John Osborne Hughes Mixes Stanislavsky and Buddhism
The mix of Eastern religious practice and acting techniques is not new, but maybe it's attracting more actors than ever. I called Hughes in London and asked, "Is this approach particularly suited to the 21st century?"
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Bridging the Gap Between Meisner and Adler
Donna Morong, of Aquila Morong Studio, explains the need to bridge the Meisner and Adler technique.
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As an Actor, You Are Your Own Boss
Whether prepared or no, you steer the ship. Do you push yourself as hard as you’d push those you love? Would you let them go to the audition late, under-prepared, and underdressed? Would you stand in their way?
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In the years I've been writing this column, I've always assumed that acting training is an absolute necessity if you want to be an actor.
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Clearly Define Your Goals and Ambitions
Coach Tom Todoroff wants actors to be specific when it comes to their careers.
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Techniques to Help Physical Performance
How to get out of the head and into the body.
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Quit With the Presentation and Just Act
Most are approaching their work with a seriousness that speaks well of their commitment but muddles any chance of seeing their act.
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Whether it's for a play, a commercial, episodic television, or a feature film, how you approach a role is the most essential decision you can make as an actor.
