You’re a theater enthusiast. Maybe an actor, director, or just someone that is an active theater goer. Perhaps you have found yourself wondering what it takes to write a play, and even entertained the idea of writing one yourself! But what if you don’t know where to even start, or wonder why to try it in the first place?  I’m here to get you inspired by offering you tips on how to put your ideas together to write your own play; in other words, create something wonderful. Start by Brainst

So, you want to be an actor. Perhaps you’ve taken the plunge and moved to a new city with a bustling acting industry. Maybe you just graduated school, where you majored in the performing arts. You might even have attended your first open call audition. If any of these are true, you will realize very quickly that you will need a talent agent. For the actor, one of the most important relationships you will cultivate is with your talent agent. This is why it is vital that you find an agent that y

Learning how to properly dance ballroom style and perfect the moves requires a good bit of time and practice. However, you may be surprised at just how far you can get by learning a few basic ballroom dance steps. With this guide, you will learn the basic steps of ballroom dancing and find yourself out on the dance floor before you know it! Ballroom Dance Posture Before your feet can start learning these ballroom dance steps, it's important that you first learn the proper posture your body m

Improvisational acting, often shortened to "improv", can be described in its simplest terms as acting without a script. Many actors and non-actors enjoy this highly creative and fun activity. Actors use improv exercises to help develop characterization, as a tool to explore character relationships within a script, as a means to keep their acting skills sharp and be able to think on their feet, and of course as an art form in itself.  There are many famous improv companies all over the countr

Whether you're just starting out as a dancer or preparing for your solo debut, a professional instructor is a mandatory ingredient in your recipe for success. But do you know how to learn to dance at a pace that's right for you? If you're having trouble deciding between group classes and private lessons, consider some of the ways in which each instruction method can benefit you. Is Dance Class Your Best Bet? When students first enter the world of dance, it's often through enrollment in a gro

By now, you’ve probably heard the term ‘triple threat’ used.  This title refers to performers who are excellent in not only one area of the arts, but several. For instance, a musical theater performer who is a killer dancer, singer and actor, is considered to be a triple threat. Certainly, not every performer has to achieve this status, however, acting plays a crucial role in every performing arts genre. Dancing, singing, acrobatics, figure skating — you name it, acting is 100% noticed.

There’s a classic saying in theater, “acting is reacting”, meaning it’s not about reciting lines, it’s about listening to your fellow performers, and making your lines a response to the other characters. Which is all great advice – but what if you’re doing a monologue and you have no one to react to? Does that mean monologues aren’t really ‘acting’?  Fortunately, there are a few warmups and tips you can utilize to make your monologues just as believable, character-driven,

If you've ever watched an actor disappear into their role, shedding genuine tears or adopting mannerisms that aren't their own, then you've seen method acting techniques in action. Most people think of this approach as "becoming a character," and some actors do take that literally, pretending to actually be the person they're playing.  Method acting is taught everywhere from Hollywood to Broadway. But a few notable actors are well-known for taking it to award-winning extremes, making enormous

A lot goes on behind the scenes before commercials, TV shows, and movies make it to the air. Here, New York, NY acting teacher Stephanie B. shares a few of the acting industry secrets that you should know as an aspiring actor...   Being on a film, TV, or commercial set for the first time is exciting and wonderful and VERY confusing. And, worse, everyone will assume you know what to do and when to do it. Here are five acting industry tips to help you look and feel like a pro! 1. T

When it comes to preparing your acting resume, knowing what to include can be a challenge. However, there are several items that should always be included. It is important for your resume to come off as professional and put together. This way, you will impress before you even step into the audition room! Instead of only listing the parts you've played, include some of the following items to dazzle directors.  What Should You Include on Your Acting Resume? Your acting resume should include