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3 Powerful Reasons To Create Your Own Monologue

Shaun Grant writes that the whole point of a monologue is to put on display the very best of your acting instrument.

Dacre Montgomery points to his poor attitude that had hampered his ability to be a good student when asked to leave drama school three times.

Laura Linney talks aspects of acting, including challenges she still faces. It’s definitely worth listening in on her advice.

Jodie Foster is one of the many actors who has shared knowledge about their craft and one of her lessons focus on her tips for actors.

Kodi Smit-McPhee talks about the film, a bad audition and how his father taught him how to break down each role he plays.

Lili Wexu chats about what it takes to become a successful voice over actor using the skills that you already have as an actor.

William Sadler leapt at the chance to play Death again and also shares advice about acting and saving money that he gives to young actors.

Ian McShane speaks about his career as an actor and his approach to some of his most memorable roles in both film and television.

Patrick Stewart talks about bad behavior by producers during auditions and shares a humorous story about why he is not a fan of stage fights.

Patti LuPone reflected on her early experiences in LA and why she enjoyed working with other theater actors on the set of Hollywood.

Allen Maldonado also chats about being an actor, Project Power, breaking down a script and his worst audition ever.

To portray such a manipulative character, Billy Crudup has plotted his character’s actions to a minute level of detail.

James Marsden talks about his performance in Dead to Me and what it’s like to be playing two brothers on the same television series.

Jennifer Connelly, asked to reflect on what she learns from her characters, explains that she learns about the perspectives of other people

Anthony Mackie reveals that he studied the flying habits of birds to determine how The Falcon would land after flying.

Adam Irigoyen talks about Away, how he got his start as a young actor, auditions and self-tapes and one really bad audition!

Giancarlo Espostio talks about how actors measure their worth as performers and about his working relationship with Jonathan Banks.

Actor Georgia King on her flawless American accent, and why she almost lost out on the very first role she booked because of an emergency.

Keegan Connor Tracy talks about her role in Z, her move to to directing, preparing for a role and her worst audition.

Rhea Seehorn has had the opportunity to grow as an actress since starring on Better Call Saul, especially since she’s best known for sitcoms.