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Are you looking for scripts to practice acting at home? If so, you're definitely in good company. While there might not be open theaters to perform in these days, that doesn't mean young actors can't keep their skills sharp by practicing their acting craft at home. By the looks of Backstage.com, perhaps the best known resource for actors looking for acting opportunities, the prevalence of zoom readings, online workshops, and social media acting challenges has exploded. There is no shortage o

So you've been preparing for an audition for a few months, and the big day has finally come. But even if you have the talent to back up your performance, there are a few things you'll need to remember to get on your potential director's good side. Read on as St. Augustine, FL teacher Heather L. explains...   Auditions can be the most unpleasant part of being a performing artist. But with great preparation and forethought, they can also be the most valuable and exciting part. Audit

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

If you’re interested in the wonderful world of acting, you’ll want to eventually familiarize yourself with the concept of method acting. But what is method acting exactly? It is an acting technique that allows the actor to associate with the character on an emotional level. This often involves the actor fully identifying with the character, feeling, expressing, and evoking thoughts and emotions that resonate with the character’s role. Essentially, the actor “becomes” the character.

The decision to go back to school, especially for actors, is a tough one. Read on as graduate student Jasmine B. gives you the inside scoop in a candid detailing of the pros and cons...   After undergrad, I hit an unexpected wall. After nearly a year of working a low-wage, part time job, I secured a seven month touring gig and thought I was finally going to get to use all of those hard earned skills of my undergraduate training, I was going straight to the top! Nope. During the

As vaccinations start to roll out, we're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. But, it’s still going to be a long time before live theater returns fully. Holding a virtual performance may feel like a sad substitution – no applause or audience response, no interaction with fellow cast members, no fun backstage rituals -  but it’s what we’ve got for now. At least it gives us a way to continue honing our craft and expressing ourselves, and there are lots of possibilities.  S

What do Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Natalie Portman all have in common? They all began acting professionally at a very young age (and have successfully maintained their careers into adulthood). Young people are naturally drawn to the excitement of pretending to be someone else; but do young people who dream of an acting career really know how to prepare for the life of a professional performer? As an actor, especially when you start out, you’ll spend much more time looking for r

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

The best actors make it look easy: they deliver their performances so confidently, with tremendous commitment and believability. To be successful as performers, actors need to develop certain skills. Natural talent helps, but the most successful actors work on honing their craft. In spite of the work actors do to prepare, it seems as though the confidence part comes naturally. Many famous actors admit that they still feel nervous before a performance or when the cameras are rolling: yet, the

So you want to know how to get into voice acting? I was in that exact same position myself. When I was a kid, Batman: The Animated series was easily my favorite show. I didn’t know why it held my attention so well, I just knew that it did. Years later, as I began to pay attention to actors I revisited my childhood heroes and I was surprised at how well the show holds up to the test of time, some of the other shows of my childhood weren’t so lucky. Kevin Conroy will always be Batman and