Stage fright is a common experience that affects individuals from all walks of life, whether you’re a professional performer or simply speaking in front of a group. This anxiety is characterized by a fear of being judged or making mistakes while in the spotlight. It’s natural to feel nervous before a performance, but understanding stage…
An enormous part of the actor’s life is finding and performing monologues for auditions. It can be difficult to know what kind of monologues you should choose, though. Ultimately, you should be choosing monologues that are perfect for you. But what does that really mean? How do you find monologues? And how do you know…
Audition nerves are a struggle that every actor faces. It makes sense! You want to do a good job and impress the panel so that you can get the role. Nerves are a sign that you care. Only, sometimes, audition nerves can take over and actually distract us from doing our best work. Meditation is…
So, you’ve chosen the perfect drama school for you and got your application in. Now it’s time to prepare for the audition. Auditioning for drama school is a thrilling yet challenging endeavor. It’s a crucial step for aspiring actors and performers who wish to hone their craft and break into the world of theater and…
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge into the world of drama schools, where dreams are nurtured and stars are born. Welcome to your ultimate guide on how to get into drama school! Whether you’re aiming to tread the boards in London’s West End or hoping to make your mark in Hollywood, this guide promises to…
Getting an acting agent can be a massive door opening to getting roles for agents. However, if you’ve never had an agent before, getting one can feel like an overwhelming and confusing ordeal. That’s why I’m here to clear up how to get an agent for actors. From first steps, to crafting the perfect email,…
Learning a new accent is a great way to improve your resume and enhance your accent skills. It can make you more castable and eligible for more roles. Accent acquisition can be tricky to know where to start, which is why I’ve put together this guide on how to learn accents for actors, focusing on…
It can feel difficult as an actor to manage your schedule and figure out how you should be planning your days and weeks. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do in order to make this a lot easier to achieve. That’s why I’ve written this guide to the actor’s schedule and how to…
Here at the Actor’s Toolkit, we focus a lot on the actor’s craft. Ultimately, we’re focused on actors who are passionate about the art of acting and offer something valuable to audiences through their acting work. The reality is, that acting is a business, and to do the work we want to do, we need…
When becoming an actor, there’s lots to think about, especially when it comes to thinking about safety for actors. When we go to drama school, there’s a big emphasis on keeping our instruments safe through vocal and physical warm-ups. But what about dealing with agents and casting directors? How do we know who to trust?…