Like all genres of the performing arts, voice acting or - voice over work - as it is often referred to, is its own beast. There are actors who devote their entire careers to voice over work and teachers that exclusively teach the subject. If you’re looking for acting jobs, searching for voice acting auditions is a great way to enter the field. Voice acting is unique because (as the name implies) one only uses the speaking voice to act, you do not see the performer. Actors who pursue careers

Actors make money off of their voices. In some places, outdoor theaters, small houses where microphones aren’t an option, etc.., it becomes necessary to project the voice. There is definitely a right and a wrong way to do that. The right way can lead to a prolonged performance career. The wrong way WILL lead to vocal tension and, possibly, permanent vocal damage. In this article I will tell you exactly what you need to know to avoid vocal tension, and create relaxed and rewarding vocal project

As technology brings the world's cultures together and choreographers continue to push the creative envelope, there are more types of dance classes now than ever before. Don't let all the options overwhelm you, but don't limit yourself to stereotypes either! There are many different types of dance, but the fundamentals are often very similar. Read on to learn about each genre and find out which one is most compatible with your personality and interests. How Many Types of Dance Styles Are Th

Students who want to get into their top choice college often do things to strengthen their application throughout their time in high school. If they want to get into a highly competitive academic program, they may begin thinking about this from the time they enter high school, and they may go above and beyond in their preparation, taking advantage of every opportunity to make themselves stand out as a candidate for admission. When it comes to seeking admission at a college or conservatory vocal

izusek / E+ / Getty Images Wondering how to audition for a movie and make it to the big screen? Here, we'll share six important tips for success. It doesn’t matter whether you are interested in learning how to audition for a movie role as a child, a teen, or as an adult. It also doesn’t matter what kind of movie you’re interested in or what city you plan on auditioning in. Knowing how to prepare for a movie audition will require the same kind of tenacity, skill, and know-how no matt

Now that vaccinations are starting to roll out, we’re all starting to believe live theater really will return! And while it may be a while before things are totally back to normal, that makes these next few months a perfect opportunity to get yourself as well-prepared as possible for when auditions and productions resume.  We may have spent our downtime mostly binge-watching The Great British Baking Show or learning to knit, but many of us also used the extra free time to tackle house pro

Have you ever watched good dancers make even the most complicated techniques look effortless? Watching an experienced dancer perform a tap routine can be magical. And, this can also happen for you if you learn these 4 tap dance steps that are simple but essential elements of all tap choreography.  Get ready to train your own feet to create a unique mixture of motion and music! This beginner’s guide will give you easy-to-follow steps and a tap-dancing video for each move. What are the

In the world of entertainment there are two ways actors get jobs. They either know someone or attend an audition. Each of these avenues are highly sought after. The reality is that acting jobs are hard to find. I have always been told that is hyperbolically, there is one job per 500 actors. When you find that job, it can be very hard to get it because there is so much competition. All is not lost. There are ways to be a working actor that does not require winning an audition. It would be nice to

“Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” Sound familiar?  This notorious phrase is the very foundation on which the Meisner Technique is build. What is the Meisner Technique, you may ask?  Simply put, it is the lifework of renowned acting master and teacher Sanford Meisner, whose technique has molded the modern American knowledge of what constitutes good acting.   The Meisner Technique was born and bred in the heart of New York City, at the Neighborhood Playhouse,

Music existed for thousands of years, long before notation came into being. The creation of music speaks to an innate human need, for it has existed for almost as long as humans have been in existence: there are prehistoric cave paintings illustrating instruments, as well as discoveries of actual prehistoric instruments such as a bone flute from the Stone Age. Music was also an important aspect of ancient civilizations, like the Egyptian and classical Greek civilizations, and was used for