Backstage Experts

7 Elements Of A Great Monologue

Here are Brian O'Neil's observations for a successful monologue performance.

4 Steps To Choosing an Arts Camp for Your Child

Acting teacher Denise Simon shares her best advice for selecting a performing arts camp for you child actor.

How To Embrace Your 'Type'

The business is built on “types.” And you’re going to get work according to your type. But we often have so many judgments about those parts of ourselves that we exclude ourselves from even being considered for the job.

4 Acting Scams and How To Spot Them

When your guard is low and your hopes are high, it’s easy to spend money on things you don’t need or be convinced to do something that goes against your moral compass. Here are some of the common and not so common things actors may be "conned" into ...

6 Steps To Giving a Memorable Performance

Josephy Pearlman shares elements that are always present in every piece of “great” acting.

What Is Your Acting Brand? (Or Do You Need One?)

When you think of yourself as an actor, do you think of yourself as a brand? Or do you think of yourself as an actor who is more interested in expanding your boundaries?

4 Acting Lessons From 'The Wizard of Oz'

I don't know of anyone in the last several decades who hasn't heard of the "The Wizard of Oz," that wonderful musical journey down the yellow brick road with a teenage Judy Garland singing her heart out. Besides being entertaining, it teaches us four valuable themes about life.

How To Translate Lyrics and Connect to a Song

When we don't translate our lyrics, we are singing or speaking in a different "tongue" – not ours but rather that of our lyricist or playwright.

What 8 Year-old Girls Can Teach Us About Acting

We can be so focused on getting the industry to pay attention to us and validate us that we ignore our own voice.

Why Your Shoes Are Important In an Audition

I’m going to give you the secret to really feeling your character when you’re on stage, on a set, or in an audition. It’s so simple you’ll kick yourself that you didn’t think of it. Shoes. Yes, shoes!