QUESTION: I am having trouble getting my voice and breath to work right. I get nervous and my voice goes up and shakes. It is noticeable in auditions. I know I am talking through my throat instead of my gut but not sure how to get it right. Any suggestions? Sincerely, Debra K ANSWER: Dear […]
by Simon (Belgium) QUESTION: I found your site, and wow,very informative and it helps me a lot… But before I buy books about how to act,I’d like to know if there are exercises on the website about declamation,diction,etc… and if it’s not the case, dou you have book to recommand me? Have a good day.Simon. […]
QUESTION: I want to be an actor. But I cannot afford to pay for drama school. What would you recommend? Acting lessons? Private actinglessons? Books? Also know of any good acting teachers in london? One more thing. How would someone outside of the US. Become an actor there? ANSWER: Of course, it helps if you […]
QUESTION: If i don’t have experience to draw on for a character, how do I use the ‘as if’ of Stanislavski? Is there a book where it is discussed? ANSWER: If you haven’t already done so, check out this information on Stanislavki’s acting technique and the “magic if”. You’ll see that using the magic if […]
by Justine (London) QUESTION: When acting and talking at the same time sometimes I don’t know what to do with my hands movements, WHAT SHOULD I DO? ANSWER: Nothing. Don’t do anything with your hands at first. Hand movements when acting often reflect nervous energy or the fact we’re not connected to the material. Either […]
QUESTION: Hello, I’m French and I’m seriously thinking about going to an acting school in America (preferably Los Angeles). I would like to know if you have any recommendation, if you know any school that provides good classes and have a 2 years program (to get a student visa). Thank you very much, Matthieu ANSWER: […]
by Eduardo Angel (Puerto Rico) QUESTION: I’ve been wrestling for a good 3 years now, had my fair share of championships, and I keep my fighting fresh with multiple martial arts styles (judo, tae-kwon-do, and Isshin-Ryu-Karate mostly). Though my biggest problem has been with my acting. I tend to sss-s-studder when It-tt-ta-ta-talk, and I mumble […]
QUESTION: How much will I be paid yearly as an actor and how much will acting school cost? ANSWER: I’m afraid there is no straight answer to either of these questions because actors’ salaries vary immensely and so does the cost of tuition at different acting schools. In terms of salary, all I can say […]
by Barry (Ireland) QUESTION: Should an Actor have a short routine everyday for at least two hours at home revising pieces etc? If so what else is good to fit into their routine? ANSWER: What a great question! Yes, if you can find 2 hours a day to work on your acting, a routine can […]
QUESTION: I want to start an acting career, but the problem is I know NOTHING! And my parents are broke. So my question is as follows: How can I get the money to start acting classes? Also, can someone please tell me step by step how to start this career? ANSWER: If you’re still in […]