When we play a character we know we are the one who has to connect with them in order to tell their part in this story, However, sometimes we struggle to find a connection or to relate to them. That’s why we need to find specific acting techniques to form a personal connection with your…
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…
Concentration for actors is one of the most, if not the most, important skills to develop. If you are able to develop your concentration, then your acting skills will develop alongside it. It can be worth thinking about concentration as the container for every other acting skill in your toolkit, including method acting, the Meisner…
Emotional connection is one of the key elements of acting, as taught by renowned acting teachers like Uta Hagen. Sometimes people reduce acting down to only this, and that is not the case. It’s only one of the elements of acting, and certainly not the most important one. However, it is useful to have a…
The inner monologue for actors, also known as internal monologue, inner dialogue, or interior monologue, can be one of the most important tools you can use in order to be in character and connect with their circumstances while you perform. In this guide, I’ll explain what the inner monologue is, how it can be useful,…
Strasberg’s sense memory is a great way for actors to become more connected to their emotions. Sense memory was an exercise created by Lee Strasberg, the creator of The Method, in order to help actors connect more fully to their emotions. While it is a highly debated acting technique, I feel it can be a…