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Hollywood actress, Rosalind Russell once said; “Acting is standing up naked and turning around very slowly.” Although meant as a joke, this is the best description of acting I have ever heard. At the core of acting, is truth and vulnerability. You cannot hope to be a successful actor without baring your heart and soul for the craft. But what exactly is the craft?  The History of Acting In order to truly understand acting, one must understand the history of the craft. And, what a history i

In a perfect world, acting would be enough. We would just train and perform well and the jobs would just come. We know that is not the case. Half of being a working actor is learning how to sell our skills and experience. The Actor Bio is a subtle tool that, if used well, could make getting work much easier. In this article, we are going to look at why the Actor Bio is structured the way it is and write one as we go. By the end you will not only have a working example for reference, but a be

Dreaming of making your debut on TV? Here, acting teacher Liz T. shares her tips for how to audition for a TV show...  Want to be on TV? You'll first need to get some acting training under your belt and establish a strong knowledge of current dramas and comedies on TV. Then what? Here are your next steps... How To Audition For a TV Show Not only are we going to give you top tips for auditioning, but we’re going to tell you how to ace an audition for a TV show! Follow these 5 steps: