Mindset is Key to Acting Success
Everyone can be the best that he or she can be, and that’s the first element of mindset: the aspiration. One has to aspire to a high level to be successful.
Christoph Waltz: “I don’t believe in good actor, bad actor”
Christoph Waltz is blunt about his feelings when it comes to whether an actor is good or bad — he only questions an actor’s competence and ability to pull off a role.
Theater Review: ‘Beetlejuice’
The show is hilariously funny, thanks in large part to both Kobler and Esler. Kobler’s Beetlejuice breaks the fourth wall, makes inappropriate statements and literally says whatever comes to his mind at any given time.
‘Atlanta’ Star Brian Tyree Henry: “I’m still learning that the camera catches everything”
Henry spoke about how “listening” influences his acting choices and why he finds theater so exhilarating.
Theater Review: ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’
Naomi Rodgers as Tina Turner has the voice, the moves and attitude down perfectly.
SAG-AFTRA’s National Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Warns of AI Threat to Voice Actors at Comic-Con
Crabtree-Ireland said that AI could not only replace most of the work for voice actors, but also manipulate their voices to create content without their consent.
Interview: James T. Lane is Broadway’s ‘Triple Threat’
Lane talks about the early beginnings of his one-man show, Triple Threat, playing people from his life (including younger versions of himself) and why he didn’t want to sugar-coat his story.
Theater Review: ‘Six’ is Pure Fun
The audience loved every second of the show and one of the (many) reasons is because it empowers these women.
Harrison Ford on “Being in the Room Where It Happens” and the “First Rule of Acting Club”
Harrison Ford acts less frequently but he notes that he is still doing it because it’s where he feels like he can contribute something.
Interview: Casting Director Richard Hicks on Auditioning, Self-Tapes and ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’
Richard Hicks chats about the challenges casting the show auditioning with self-tapes, getting re-directed and more.
Movie Review: ‘The Flash’
I’m curious to see where things go with this Flash, especially with Miller’s troubles but if you’re looking to check it out, just sit back and enjoy the ride… or run.
Paul Dano on How He Created His Character in Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’
Paul Dano speaks about his conversation with Spielberg about the role and how he stepped into the character in the critically-acclaimed film.
Zach Braff Shares Audition Advice He Learned from Florence Pugh: “Have that stuff memorized”
Braff’s first piece of advice from Florence Pugh may seem obvious, but he’s noticed that some actors aren’t aware of it: know your material
Adam Scott on Playing the “Audience Surrogate”: “There is a bit of neutrality that you have to figure out”
Adam Scott shared a memory from filming the first episode that has helped him play audience surrogate characters in many of his projects.
Sally Field on Working with Lee Strasberg: “He was one of the best acting teachers”
Sally Field worked with Actors Studio co-founder Lee Strasberg, who taught her techniques that allowed her to move beyond her early roles.
Elizabeth Banks on Acting ‘Rites of Passage’ and What She Learned from Ray Liotta
Elizabeth Banks argues that the way to “make it” in acting is very different from when she came into the business.
Tramell Tillman on His Breakthrough ‘Severance’ Role
Actor Tramell Tillman spoke about his role in Severance, which is by far the most notable one in his career.
Theater Review: ‘1776’
As crazy as the political landscape in America is right now, re-introducing the 1969 musical 1776 to the masses was one heck of a good idea. This version of the show, though, comes with a Twist: an all female and gender non-conforming cast.
‘Inventing Anna’ Casting Director Allison Estrin on Julia Garner and Casting ‘Billions’
Estrin speaks about casting Julia Garner in the lead role and how casting a miniseries is different from an ongoing series.
Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’
The Guardians are a family. It’s about friendship – always has been – and finding acceptance and love, even when you’re not looking for it.