by Kyle Downing | Oct 24, 2022 | The Actors Blog
Being an actor asks a LOT of one person. Not only do we have to have talent, focus, drive, and a willingness to accept rejection, we also have to be incredibly in tune with our emotions. From Meisner to Method, the art of acting can be a raw and vulnerable experience...
by Kyle Downing | Oct 17, 2022 | The Actors Blog
As an actor, you may not have the best memory of physics class — but we’ll bet this one sounds familiar: “An object in motion stays in motion.” And…yep! Physics applies to you, right here, right now. Because an acting career is all about staying in motion. That motion...
by Roderick Lawrence | Oct 10, 2022 | The Actors Blog
I love helping young actors find their way and figure things out. Without my mentors and role models, I never would have made it as far as I have. So it feels like an incredible full-circle moment when new actors come up to me and ask for advice. Not surprisingly, I...
by Kyle Downing | Oct 3, 2022 | The Actors Blog
A day in the life of a New York actor: trudging through Midtown after yet another director tells you, “We’ll be in touch” (only to never call or email). Or perhaps you find yourself breaking down your trusty tripod and ring light after your umpteenth self-tape sent...
by Kyle Downing | Sep 26, 2022 | The Actors Blog
“A 5-6-7-8!” If this simple countdown sends you flying into A Chorus Line choreography, you probably at least dabble in the ancient art of dance. But in order to be a Cassie rather than a Cut Dancer, you’ve got to get in class! New York is the place for cream of the...
by Roderick Lawrence | Sep 19, 2022 | The Actors Blog
It can be tough getting the ball rolling when you’re just starting to audition in the city. You’re waiting for your shot to show everyone what you can do, but you’re not quite sure how to get in the door. I can tell you it’s a universal experience—but that doesn’t...
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