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.

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.

3 Questions To Ask About Your Monologue

I have only one big fat secret to make a monologue work. And it always worked for me. The secret is to ask some questions (and be really careful about how I answer).

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?

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.

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?

‘Pippin’ Director Diane Paulus Looks for Collaborative Actors

Diane Paulus, the artistic director of the American Repertory Theater and director of the Broadway revival of “Pippin,” shares what she looks for in actors.

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.

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.

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

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