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Play the positive in pursuit of what you’re fighting for!
Published August 8, 2021 201 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Play the positive in pursuit of what you’re fighting for!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop feat...
You must be able to SAY IT to PLAY IT!
Published August 1, 2021 207 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "You must be able to SAY IT to PLAY IT!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice &...
Practicality is often fear in disguise
Published July 25, 2021 170 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Feeling —> Thought —> ACTION!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voi...
Gratitude Attitude
Published July 20, 2021 275 Views
Gratitude for everything. None of us are here without teachers. Every action you do and every word you speak is either bringing you closer to people or it’s creating distance. Because words are tools and words are all we have to express what we’re feeling. I mean, how do we create re...
Authenticity
Published July 19, 2021 276 Views
This is a really big deal for everybody. You got to stick to your guns, folks. When you stop listening to your instincts, you’ve anesthetized your talent. We are in the emotional, the emotion transfer business. I have it here and I transfer it there. The worst direction you're ev...
Feeling —> Thought —> ACTION!
Published July 18, 2021 189 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Feeling —> Thought —> ACTION!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voi...
Take the trip of the text!
Published June 20, 2021 173 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Take the trip of the text!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Speech Coac...
I convince myself I am an artist, by my actions, and the world is my witness.
Published June 13, 2021 165 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "I convince myself I am an artist, by my actions, and the world is my witness." Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturda...
Find the trigger for every word I speak and every move I make!
Published June 6, 2021 152 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Find the trigger for every word I speak and every move I make!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop feat...
Play the positive! The positive opens you up to a world of possibility!
Published May 23, 2021 143 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Play the positive! The positive opens you up to a world of possibility!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturda...
Fight for what you want using your Head, Heart & Hips!
Published May 16, 2021 263 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Fight for what you want using your Head, Heart & Hips!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featurin...
Fight for what you want! Beware of picking up your partner's tone.
Published May 2, 2021 217 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Fight for what you want! Beware of picking up your partner's tone." Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Works...
Your preparation is only up to you!
Published April 18, 2021 160 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Your preparation is only up to you!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Spe...
The script is black and white. It's up to us to color it in!
Published April 11, 2021 297 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "The script is black and white. It's up to us to color it in!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop fea...
Acting is a wildly inappropriate way to live your life!
Published April 4, 2021 195 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Acting is a wildly inappropriate way to live your life!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Ma...
Head + Heart + Hips = Major Chord
Published March 28, 2021 266 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Head + Heart + Hips = Major Chord" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Speec...
Careers are made of close-ups!
Published March 21, 2021 201 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Careers are made of close-ups!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Speech C...
Raise your personal standards to the heavens!
Published March 14, 2021 177 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Raise your personal standards to the heavens!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice...
Act to be expressive, not impressive
Published March 7, 2021 236 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Act to be expressive, not impressive" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Sp...
Acting Classes Online Every Saturday with Your First Class Free
Published February 28, 2021 588 Views
Regardless of whether you’ve recently been bitten by the acting bug and looking to learn the ropes for the first time, or a seasoned performer who’s wanting to brush up your skills—or add a few new ones to your repertoire—all from the comforts of home, Tom Todoroff Studios in...
Destinations = Relaxation.
Published February 28, 2021 241 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Destinations = Relaxation" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Speech Coach,...
Act at the speed of life.
Published February 21, 2021 200 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Act at the speed of life." Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Speech Coach,...
Love takes time. Love makes time.
Published February 14, 2021 211 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Love takes time. Love makes time." Happy Valentine's Day, Everybody! Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturd...
Find the need for every word you say and every move you make.
Published February 7, 2021 194 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Find the need for every word you say and every move you make." Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featu...
Take the trip of the text!
Published January 31, 2021 245 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Release 'I guess? Embrace 'YES!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice &...
Act with a cool head and a warm heart.
Published January 24, 2021 229 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Act with a cool head and a warm heart." Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice &...
Release 'I guess?' Embrace 'YES!
Published January 17, 2021 216 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Release 'I guess? Embrace 'YES!" Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice &...
Acting isn't literal or grammatical. It's emotional. It's visceral.
Published January 10, 2021 338 Views
Major Tom to Ground Control Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives "Acting isn't literal or grammatical. It's emotional. It's visceral." Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Satur...
Should I Bring a Prop to my Audition?
Published September 8, 2020 1095 Views
The short answer is: Nothing that you wouldn't normally carry on your day-to-day person. Examples of generally appropriate props include cellphone, purse/wallet, pen/pencil, water/coffee/tea, housekeys, sunglasses/hat, book, etc... But you must know that the minute you pull out a prop, yo...
Where should I study Acting?
Published September 7, 2020 1249 Views
Whether you live in a small urban city or a large metropolitan area, as an aspiring actor, you are faced with many important decisions. Some decisions are minor and carry little consequence, but other choices are substantial and will have a dramatic impact on your future career as an actor. One...