Can Comedic Timing Be Taught, or Is It Innate?
An acting teacher of mine (quoting an acting teacher of his, who was quoting an acting teacher of his, etc., ad infinitum) once said, "Emotion is to the actor what sweat is to the athlete."
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When Should an Actor Get a Publicist?
"I would advise actors to not hire a publicist until they have an important and visible project or role to promote—for example, a television series, studio film, or great indie film" - Lee Wallman
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What Skills Are Necessary to Become a Good Host?
"Like acting, your secret weapon and greatest asset as a host is your unique personality. The personality of the actor is nine-tenths of the performance." - Joseph Pearlman
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What are the Most Common Mistakes Actors Make at Auditions?
"When you walk into a room for an audition, do it like you have nothing to lose. Like you're on death row and there's no chance for a pardon and it's your last opportunity to say what needs to get said." - Gavin O'Connor
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Top Tips for Playing Emotional Scenes
The most important advice I can give is do not rehearse. Steven Spielberg said, "Anytime an actor says a line, they lose some of their innocence."
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"Let the agent conduct the interview. Some actors come in, sit down, and proceed to do a monologue about themselves. That doesn't usually go over well with me." --Renee Glicker
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How Can All Actors Get the Most Out of Equity Required Auditions?
Casting directors love to "discover" someone from an EPA [Equity principal audition] or [Equity chorus call] who gets the job. - Rachel Hoffman, Telsey + Co
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How Should Actors Prepare for Pilot Season?
"If you have an audition for pilot season, prepare for the part by studying the sides until you know the material so well that it flows." - Ken Lerner, Ken Lerner Studio
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What Does an Actor Need to Know Before Moving to New York?
Moving to New York to pursue your career is the first step toward a promising future, but that future isn't always as rosy as it may appear from your hometown bedroom.
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What Is the Appropriate Make-Up for an Audition?
The first thing guys have to realize is everything's just intensified. So the main thing -- unless you're a real character actor -- is to keep the brows with less girth. Brush them and trim the tips off. That makes a big difference.
