A lot of actors come to me and say that they want to break into voiceovers and commercials as a way to support their acting careers.
The challenge with that way of thinking is that people usually assume that these sections of the industry are very simple to break into.
Commercials can sometimes be a great [...]
A lot of actors think that they spend a lot of time working on their careers, but when it comes down to it, they are usually spending a lot of time THINKING and WORRYING about their careers.
If you want to be a working and successful actor, it is up to you. Get into action!
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Feeling empowered should never be confused with feeling entitled. As a Professional Actor it helps to always choose your battles wisely.
Remember that people always want to feel appreciated for their hard work or a job well done.
Casting directors, agents, and other industry folks are no different.
I recommend that you get in the habit of writing a thank you card after every audition or class that you enjoy, the very night of the event so it [...]
After working so hard on preparing for the audition, wowing the casting director, waiting patiently for a call-back, then finally booking the job, what comes next?
Now, you must prepare for the role you have landed which involves, character research development, line memorization, scene study and rehearsal. What does all of this mean?
Walk in [...]
I’m always amazed at how little thought most people place on their success. They want to be in front of Casting Directors, they want to be in the latest Acting Workshop and Acting class, but seldom do they want to commit to it when the chance is offered.
This is a guide for anyone pursuing a career in acting - whether it be film or theater.
There are so many technical and slang terms necessary to learn in order to understand what is happening on stage or on set and of course in order to follow directions.
Let’s start from the very beginning - auditions.
AIA Studios assists actors in all levels of their career and enables them to move their talent forward and to make their talent shine!
Do NOT be afraid of the casting directors, they want to help you but more importantly they want you to help them. If you blow them away in an audition they can leave their offices early and feel relieved!
In my last BLOG I requested feedback on what, you as an actor, thought your “IT” was. I heard several interesting tidbits, outside the BLOG page, in some of our acting workshops and acting classes, from my fellow Actor’s here at AIA about “IT”.
“IT”.…is about your essence and persona
“IT”….is what drives you to succeed
“IT”….is what [...]