Actors will be aware of the top three places to live if they want to make it big. These places are: Los Angeles: Film and TV New York City: Broadway plays London: West End plays, film and TV LA, New York, and London are filled with like-minded competition and are incredibly expensive places to live. …
There are many different avenues that can be sought by famous actors in terms of finding auditions. Many people incorrectly assume that famous actors just get handed roles. This is not entirely true. Whilst it is true that famous actors do sometimes get called up and asked to audition for a role, or even get …
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, also known as RADA, was established in 1904 and is one of the UK’s most prestigious drama schools for actors, stage managers, designers, and technical stagecraft specialists. However, individuals who are interested in acting or are simply curious might be wondering: what age can you go to RADA? In …
It is a common misconception that you can’t make a living as an actor. In reality, it can indeed be possible to make a living as an actor. It’s worth noting, however, that it isn’t the easiest thing to do. It’s not something that’s necessarily going to make you rich overnight, since getting a big …
Typically, actors use method acting to help them get into character better. It is thought that method acting will allow for a more natural and authentic performance. This is because the actor is drawing on real life experiences that they have had. The idea of method acting was created by Stanislavski who thought that in …
Acting is one of the most difficult professions, requiring an immense amount of talent and skill, as well as years of training and experience. As our understanding of acting and performance has grown, certain aspects of the craft have been codified, theorized, and experimented with to improve the authenticity of an actor’s performance, as well …
You can join a casting network free of charge, so long as you have an agent. Most casting networks will charge you a fee annually to feature your profile if you do not have a casting agent. They often offer different levels of membership, with basic membership setting you back around $25 per year. You …
If you want to study drama then you will be aware that drama schools are some of the hardest to get into. But this is generally because of the limited amount of spaces that every school has rather than the subjects that you need to have to qualify for the course. Generally speaking, colleges and …
When we consider what to study at college, we often turn to jobs. We’re told to ensure our degrees are ‘employable’, versatile, and useful. If you have a love of acting and performing arts, you might be wondering what you can do with a BA in acting. A BA in acting is actually more diverse …
The drama school application process is a lengthy and competitive process, so it’s important that you give yourself the best fighting chance possible by being prepared. Depending on the school(s) you are applying for, you might find yourself being invited to a group audition or even auditions that consist of up to 5 rounds! So, …
