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| The Way of L.A.
July 21, 2008
If you are thinking about moving to Los Angeles, or if you have already plunged in and made that move, be advised that the city can be terrifying to newcomers.
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Mission: Improv-able
July 14, 2008
If you're just starting out in the industry and hearing a lot about improvisation, you are probably either terrified of it or think that it would be no big deal at all. In either case, you should include improv as part of your training.
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Getting SAG-y
July 02, 2008
When you're getting started as an actor, procuring a Screen Actors Guild card can seem like an unachievable goal, with an apparent Catch-22 standing in your way.
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Apt Pupil
June 24, 2008
You probably read a lot about various classes and how to choose the right one, but once you get to class, do you know how to be a good student?
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An Attitude of Gratitude
June 18, 2008
One thing will immediately make a huge difference in your career: a positive attitude.
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Soap Diss
May 27, 2008
There is a rampant idea, among thespians and among the public, that daytime drama performers are not actors but mere beautiful people. This idea could not be further from the truth.
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A Song in Your Heart
May 20, 2008
Although you may avoid casting notices that indicate a role requires vocal gymnastics, singing comes up frequently in the course of performing even dramatic roles.
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Beauty Is the Beast
May 06, 2008
For better or worse, your appearance has very much to do with your success in the acting world. Luckily, this does not mean that you must look like a supermodel.
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Got It Down Cold
April 29, 2008
Few things strike fear into the hearts of actors the way cold readings do.
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Reward the Cords
April 24, 2008
Just as a photographer tries to use the best camera, your body and voice must be in top condition to fully communicate to your audience.
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