Paul Giamatti: “Occasionally it’s fun to play somebody nice”
“I always played unpleasant people. Or weirdos. I’m not complaining. They’re good parts.” – Paul Giamatti
Interview: Natalie Lynn Roy on the Power of Meditation and Visualization
Roy is the co-founder of C.R.E.A.T.E., a workshop designed to help artists break through their limiting beliefs.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Christopher Meloni
Meloni talks about his entire career working in both drama and comedy. It’s a fascinating discussion about the career of a true journeyman actor at work.
Daniel Radcliffe on How He Played Dead in ‘Swiss Army Man’
“You just sort of have to use your imagination when you’re playing something that doesn’t exist.” – Daniel Radcliffe
‘Fargo’ Star Patrick Wilson: “I’ve never played someone as steadfast and solid as Lou. I aspire to be Lou”
“I listened to country all across the map. George Jones. There’s just a feeling that I get from country music. I wanted to keep Lou strong, focused” – Patrick Wilson on His ‘Fargo’ Character
Voice Over Expert Kate McClanaghan on Starting Out, Finding Work and Mistakes to Avoid
Kate McClanaghan on how to start a voice-over career, where to find work, the biggest mistakes new voice-over actors make and more!
Watch: SAG Conversations with Helen Mirren
The nearly hour-long interview spans Mirren’s entire career, encompassing her work on both stage and screen.
Adam Driver’s Ted Talk: His Time in the Marines and Becoming an Actor
“Self-expression is just as powerful a tool as having a rifle on your shoulder” – Adam Driver
‘Veep’ Star Tony Hale: “There’s a reason why I do anxious characters — it comes from a lot of personal anxiety!”
“In your head, actors can be like, I want to have something coming up or having just done something, to have something to talk about, which is a really unfortunate way of thinking.” – Tony Hale
10 Tips For Choosing The Best Monologue For You
There are so many monologues out there. How do you know which one to choose?
Alexander Skarsgard on Playing Tarzan, His Workout Regimen and Filming Scenes in the Buff
“I didn’t want any muscle mass that didn’t serve a purpose, because animals don’t have that.” – Alexander Skarsgard
‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Star Ellie Kemper on Her Former Improv Teacher Jon Hamm and Audition for ‘The Office’
“In terms of playing Kimmy’s naive side, there is always a danger of that being grating or obnoxious for people to watch,” Kemper says.
Hank Azaria on His Varied Roles: “Once you’re known for doing different things, people want you to try different things”
Azaria on his career as an actor in ‘The SImpsons’, ‘Ray Donovan’ and ‘The Birdcage’
Don’t Shortchange Yourself by “Self-Editing” Your Headshots Before Your Reps See Them
No one cares if your eyes are asymmetrical or if your smile is crooked. All they care about is if you look like you can play the part. Period.
Watch: Jack Gleeson Nailed His King Joffrey ‘Game of Thrones’ Audition
Gleeson can change in and out of character is startling. First he’s asked to say a line as a typical teenager, and then he’s asked to repeat it as a villain.
The 2016 San Diego Fringe Festival: Theatre, Comedy, Magic, Dance, Puppetry and So Much More
11 days, 17 venues and 90 shows. The 2016 San Diego International Fringe Festival is here!
‘Suicide Squad’ Director David Ayer Turned Rehearsals into ‘Fight Club’
Director David Ayer wanted to see just how tough his cast really was by creating a fight club of his own.
Charlie Cox on His Starring Role in Off-Broadway’s ‘Incognito’: “As an actor, I saw it as such a challenge”
“I realized I had gotten into a habit of not making eye contact, because the only thing I had done for two years is play someone who is blind” – Charlie Cox
Staying Creative While Waiting For Your Big Break
Actress Heather Brooker started working part-time jobs to fund her acting habit. She also came up with ways to stay creative while waiting for her break.
14 Things You Can Do To Stop the Casting Director Workshop Scheme in Hollywood
Over the next few months, there will be some dramatic changes in the way the workshops are seen as a “tool” in Hollywood.