Emmy Award Winner David Tom’s Advice for Actors
Wondering how to be an actor on TV shows and film? Professional actor and acting coach David Tom shares his best acting tips for those looking to get into the industry
While in Acting School, ‘Star Wars’ Star John Boyega Posed for Stock Photos
The young Boyega appears extra studious in the images, and if it wasn’t for his Star Wars fame nobody would suspect that Boyega wasn’t a Cornhusker.
Jennifer Lawrence on Lack of Support Before Stardom: “I grew up in Kentucky, so nobody was like, ‘You’re gonna be a movie star”
“Developing a character is the only thing in the world I feel 100 percent confident in, that I understand.” – Jennifer Lawrence
English Actor Apologizes for False Claims About Playing a Stormtrooper in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Considering Star Wars: The Force Awakens was one of the most anticipated movies of all time and has gone on to become one of the biggest blockbusters ever, any actor who had even a small role in the film has bragging rights.
Kurt Russell on ‘The Hateful Eight’ and the “Trust” He Had With Jennifer Jason Leigh
“You know, we did work hard and this one had become a long process. There was a read-through, a long rehearsal period, and then you do the thing” – Kurt Russell on The Hateful Eight
Create a Demo Reel That Gets You Noticed!
Check out these suggestions on how to make a demo reel that will stand out among the crowd!
Actors, Please Pay Yourselves in 2016!
The best way to get others to value your work is to start valuing it yourself.
How an Abundance of Passion Brought ‘School of Rock’ Star Alex Brightman Success
“No one woke up a year ago and said, ‘We have to give Alex Brightman this job. We have to keep remembering that we chose to be here.
Watch: Kurt Russell Explains that Time He Auditioned for Han Solo and Luke Skywalker
“The rumor is that I ‘turned down Star Wars,’ and I didn’t turn down Star Wars. But that’s the fun history of that” – Kurt Russell
Theatre Review: ‘If/Then’ Starring Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp and James Snyder
Broadway San Diego is exactly what Broadway San Diego has brought to town with Idina Menzel and ‘If/Then’
How an Extra in ‘The Big Short’ Ended Up in a Supporting Role Opposite Ryan Gosling
The Baton Rouge resident heard that The Big Short was being shot in New Orleans and was told by a friend working on the film that the production was looking for extras.
This Holiday Season Hollywood Stars Aren’t Shining on Broadway
Despite December typically being one of the most successful months for Broadway because of New York City holiday tourism, China Doll and Misery are not coming close to selling out performances.
Leonardo DiCaprio Talks ‘The Revenant’: “It was the most difficult film I’ve ever done”
“We had months of rehearsal beforehand, but every day was like doing a play” – Leonardo DiCaprio on shooting ‘The Revenant’
The Danish Girl’s Alicia Vikander on Finding What to Play in Her Characters
“I don’t think so much about whether I’m playing a strong person or not – it’s not that the character needs to be loud or straightforward” – Alicia Vikander
James Brolin: “I was a person who was really unsuited to be an actor”
“I would go to five different workshops a week, spending every nickel I had, trying to be just decent at this side of the camera” – James Brolin
Johnny Depp Tops Forbes’ 2015 List of Overpaid Actors
Forbes has named Johnny Depp as the most overpaid actor on its 2015 list
Annaleigh Ashford Reveals How Broadway’s ‘Sylvia’ Cast Responded to Show-Interrupting Cell Phone User
Ashford points out that since she plays a dog she has had a creative response to phones going off in the theater.
What Was Jennifer Jason Leigh’s Audition Like For ‘The Hateful Eight’?
“I wanted the part so badly — I’ve wanted to be in a Tarantino movie forever — and needed to give it my all, but it was quite a task set before me, and I was nervous.” – Jennifer Jason Leigh