Learning a new accent is a great way to improve your resume. It can make you more castable and eligible for more roles. It can be tricky to know where to start, which is why I’ve put together this guide on how to learn accents for actors. This post contains affiliate links, which means I…
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…
Creativity in acting is one of the most important elements of the craft. Unfortunately, this side of things can often feel mysterious and inaccessible. Many of us struggle with feeling inadequate and less create than our peers. That’s why we need to learn some simple tools in order to help us learn how to be…
Embarking on a journey in the world of acting requires not only raw talent. It also requires refined skills and professional training. Here we will be exploring places to do this by looking at some of the most famous acting schools in the world. Choosing the right acting school is paramount for aspiring actors to…
Bella Merlin’s book, Acting: The Basics, presents a wonderfully straightforward view of the scope of acting techniques whilst also narrowing down some common points that define acting as a craft. In this book, the author presents a number of different acting practitioners who have had different techniques, theories, and methodologies. Alongside this, she also offers…
Last week, we talked about why reading acting books is an absolutely crucial part of an actor’s personal practice and development. But how do you know where to start? Don’t worry; I’ve created the Ultimate Acting Reading List to help you out. In this list, I’ve covered acting books, voice books, movement books, and more,…
There is lots of debate within the acting community about which practitioner is best. Who had it right? Who truly had the best technique? It can get quite competitive, leading to squabbles on methodology and who knows best. Well, I think that’s all pretty silly and I’m here to tell you why. I’m also here…
Not getting into drama school can be a real blow. However, it doesn’t mean your career is over. Far from it! It can feel like you’re never going to be able to reach your dreams if you don’t get into drama school but there are so many other options for you to take. You can’t…
When you want to become an actor, sometimes going to drama school can feel like the be all and end all. While it can give you a really good basis in training to give you the skills you need to have a fruitful acting career, it certainly isn’t everything. There are many graduates coming out…
Choosing which UK drama school to go to can be a big decision. It can cost a lot of money, it’s where you’re going to spend three years of your life, and is going to be the basis for your future art and career. No pressure, right? Despite it being such an important choice, it…