We’ve all heard the old line in this business, “It’s all about who you know.” I believe that it’s less about who you know and more about how well you know them. One key to success is powerful relationships. So, here are eight simple tips to help you strengthen your professional relationships. 1. ADD VALUE […]
1.) They were written to be performed live. Unlike monologues from film and television, plays are written for one reason, and one reason only. To be performed by a living, breathing human being in the presence of other living and breathing human beings. They are about language. The dialogue of a play moves the […]
Speak Easy caught up with Julian Rebolledo, Sean Kenin, and Ed Lewis, the team behind Shut Up and Talk. Voice actors Rebolledo and Kenin launched Shut Up and Talk in 2001 and for the next seven to eight years, the two coached, produced demos, and taught some voice over classes. In 2008, Julian wanted to […]
Everyone on the planet has a very distinct personality. An actor may be defined as someone who observes and portrays a character’s psyche, but everything is ultimately filtered through one’s own prism. We all – actors, casting directors, producers and directors – come from a particular vantage point and bring our own unique life experience […]
You’ve auditioned for a casting director. You received a good response. Now what? Here are some do’s and don’ts on following up: 1. Send a thank you note. If it’s an email or a card, a short and sweet message of gratitude is always nice to receive. I am still a sucker for handwritten cards. […]
Although I firmly believe that a solid actor can transcend all mediums, there are usually specific expectations for an on-camera audition that a number of you can use some reminders on. Memorization is not so cut-and-dried in a theater audition, but I’m a huge advocate for it in on-camera auditions. First and foremost, it frees […]
By Dallas Travers When you first sign with a new commercial agent, it’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling anxious about your booking ratio. Fears around having to “book right away or get dropped” are often present, and those fears can actually keep you from doing your best work in the audition room. […]
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One of the great things about being an actor is that everything that happens in your life can help to serve your craft. It’s my belief that virtually anything that is executed with intelligence, creativity, ethics, care and love can be considered an Art. Some people believe that you can’t call yourself an Artist if […]
So you’ve taken a New York voice over class. Now how do you turn your new voice skills into a real career? Let’s get real: what actor doesn’t dream of a voiceover career? Perhaps you’ve been told over the years by random strangers in passing (i.e. not just your mom) that you have a super […]
