directors

'Newsies' Director Jeff Calhoun Says He'll See Any Actor Who Wants to Audition

We sat down with Calhoun to discuss how he keeps the show fresh, what he looks for when casting, and advice he’d give to aspiring directors.

Adam Leon on Making His First Feature, 'Gimme the Loot'

Director Adam Leon shares the secrets and challenges of making his first feature film.

3 Tips For Doing Interactive Theater

I've met a lot of people who are scared to go to this type of performance. Little do they know, most of the actors are just as scared of it. If you are one of those actors, you shouldn’t be. Instead, here is what you should do.

A Director's Dos and Don'ts For Working in Television

Director Bethany Rooney shares her dos and don'ts for actors working in television.

5 Tips For Performing Via Skype

So, as many other artists, when I saw what Skype can do, I hurried to use it as a theatrical tool. The result is a show we call “Long Distance Affair," which is a show that we are presenting around the world and is in New York this month.

Film Independent Picks 8 Filmmakers for 2013 Directing Labs

Nicholas Greene, Jacob Hatley, Krisy Gosney, Aldo Velasco, Amber Sealey, Daniel Casey, Morna Ciraki, and Alex Moratto will work on their next feature films with help from Film Independent.

Ms. Independent: Studies Show Women the Best Route to Director’s Chair

New reports from the Sundance Institute and San Diego State University’s Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film show that indie film can be more welcoming to women than Hollywood.

How To Use Audience Reactions In Your Performance

How can you keep your focus and concentration when you can hear a live uncensored narration of every move you make? As an actor, you know you are judged in every moment of your performance, but how do you deal with hearing the judgment while you are still performing?

Why Observation Is Crucial to Acting

When you are on the subway in the morning, take a moment and look at the people around you. Chose one in your mind and try to really observe him or her. What is this person like?