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Why 'No' Really Means 'Yes' In Your Acting Career

Hearing “No” isn’t really that big a deal. But when we associate it with incorrect interpretations in our left hemisphere – we make them mean, “I’m talentless.” “It’s never going to happen for me.” “I suck.” And then we immediately let the “No’s” defeat us.

3 Simple Steps To Writing a Terrific Twitter Bio

A terrific Twitter bio is possible when you rely on key words, showcase your acting credibility, create a connection by sharing something personal, and using some creative editing techniques.

How To Slate For The Best First Impression

Your slate tells those viewing your audition if you are “cast-able." Much of that decision to watch past your slate is based on whether your physicality fits their specs and whether the viewing public will identify with you or aspire to be you.

Find The Moment Before 'Zero'

When you rehearse a scene over and over again, it’s easy to get stuck in the emotional place at the end of the scene instead of rewinding to where you were at the beginning.

9 Elements That Make a Great Monologue

Monologues are always the most difficult auditions to pull off successfully so be prepared. Follow these winning strategies when choosing one.

How To Discover Your Inner Truth

Here’s one of my favorite questions I ask my students to think about when working on a scene: What is your character’s unspoken truth? What is it your character is afraid to reveal about himself?

3 Ways Hosting Is Different From Acting

As actors we have to recognize what the hosting jobs require of us is both similar to and different from acting.

3 Acting Lessons From Lena Dunham

Dunham's sudden burst of popularity and even her mere presence as a (relatively new) player in our industry is not only a breath of fresh air, but a treasure trove of lessons for you as an actor. Here are just three that pop to mind that can help you ...

Why Letting Go Of Negative Thoughts Could Land You An Agent

We often find living our creative lives (and the accomplishing of our goals) to be a haphazard experience. This is partly due to our mind’s many thoughts telling us we can’t have what we truly desire.

3 Steps To Booking The Roles You Deserve

I like to call what Perlman is describing as one’s "tip." A tip is the unique fingerprint [or mark] of personality you leave on your performance. Here's how to make your mark on a performance and book the roles you deserve.