In my post on Why You Need A Practical Acting Practice (And How To Build One), I talked about how it can be helpful and offered a ton of ideas on what you might want to include, from character development exercises to vocal exercises and improvisation techniques. For anyone who has been to drama school,…
Character physicality is a crucial aspect of acting that brings depth and authenticity to performances. Laban technique, also known as Laban Movement Analysis, is a great way of approaching this acting tool. As an actor, the way you move and use your body can communicate volumes about your character’s personality, emotions, and intentions. It is…
It is often said that the moments audience members connect with characters are the moments that we get to see the chinks in their armour. These are the moments that we get to see behind the mask and see who they truly are. These are the moments when audience members have the opportunity to feel…
The ability to work on a monologue is one of the most important skills an actor can learn. It can mean the difference between booking jobs and not booking them. It’s also a skill you must learn early on, as many drama schools require you to prepare more than one monologue script. However, it can…
As an actor, I have always been fascinated by the different techniques and approaches to acting. One of the most well-known methods is Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting. This acting style has been used by many successful method actors over the years. However, there are also many misconceptions and criticisms surrounding Method Acting. In this article,…
Having a personal acting practice is one of the most important things an actor can do. There will inevitably be periods of time as an actor in which you are not working, and you do not have a specific role to work on. However, having a personal acting practice can make sure you are always…
Many actors are known for their ability to physically transform into another character. It can be very impressive when actors are able to become completely unrecognisable from themselves through their physicality. Physicality is a crucial part of character creation. I have put together a toolbox of exercises you can use in order to transform into…
One of the most important things you can do as an actor is to dig into the script in front of you. This is referred to as script analysis. Your playwright or screenwriter will have provided you with the information you need in order to understand the character traits, character arc, character motivation, character backstory,…
Having the ability to create and transform into a complex and well-developed character is one of the most important skills an actor can have. The ability to do this widens your casting possibilities astronomically. Some actors have even made their careers entirely off of their impressive ability to appear as someone completely different, showcasing their…
Approaching Shakespeare can be a daunting and challenging task for any actor. But it’s an important skill to have. There are a lot of Shakespeare productions put on every year and, if you’re applying to drama school, chances are you will have to perform one for your audition. Understanding Shakespearean language and writing style is…