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Auditioning for Acting School
Published September 4, 2020 1175 Views
To successfully audition for an acting school requires meticulous preparation and research. At the start of your journey, think about any teachers you would like to study with and why? What educational environment do you thrive in. What is the alumni networking system like? What do you have to o...
Your Acting Career Starts With Commitment
Published September 3, 2020 1247 Views
When you see a professional actor, flawlessly executing their craft on camera, it’s easy to assume that they are simply born with the talent and just have plain luck. However, if you interview any successful actor, you’ll learn firsthand that there is hard work, persistence,...
Do I Need to Use a British Accent When Auditioning for Shakespeare?
Published September 2, 2020 1800 Views
The short answer is NO. Unless a particular dialect is specifically requested by the auditors, you will *always want to use your NATURAL speaking voice. (*Exceptions to this rule are characters who are specifically written in dialect such as Don Armado in Love's Labours Lost and Katherine in...
Why do I need to work on monologues?
Published August 21, 2020 1140 Views
As a young actor, I took a great deal of pride in the training I’d received at a reputable professional actor training program at a prominent university. I, boldly, left school in my early twenties, having acquired a new-found emotional awareness, sensitivity and facility that I knew would ser...
Judge Yourself and You Invite the World to do Likewise
Published August 21, 2020 747 Views
“I’m sorry, can I start again?” Have you ever asked this question at an audition? If allowed to begin again, was the second go-around worth the restart? Was the first impression you made the one you intended? Do you recall these audition experiences with pride? Did any...
Actors are Big Wave Riders, Surfing the Waves of Sensation
Published August 3, 2020 735 Views
When an incident occurs, sensations build. When feelings and sensations become uncomfortable, we tend to use habitual behaviors to get off the wave of sensation. This is the time to hang in there with the experience. THE PRACTICE OF BEING PRESENT: Breathe...Relax...Feel... Watch..Al...
Looking for an Online Acting Class?
Published July 26, 2020 1161 Views
Here are a few things to consider... 1. HOW DO I FIND AN ONLINE ACTING COACH I CAN TRUST? Whether in-person, or online, actor training is intimate, personal, and, often, life-changing work. For actors seeking a professional career in what is a very competitive business, procuring qual...
Acting Techniques for Public Speakers
Published February 5, 2020 1831 Views
Ever wonder whether the stagecraft practiced by actors of the highest caliber might apply to your own work as a public speaker or presenter? Over the past forty years, I’ve coached thousands of actors from Broadway, London’s West End and in Hollywood, as well as speakers, CEO’s...
“2020 IS GOING TO BE MY YEAR”
Published December 26, 2019 1334 Views
With the New Year right around the corner, actors everywhere are dreaming big and hoping that 2020 will be overflowing with artistic fulfillment. But if you’re simply resolving to “get cast more” or “get famous,” chances are you’ll be feeling a tinge of disappoint...
How to Find Monologues for Acting School Auditions
Published November 30, 2019 2647 Views
3 Tips to find the perfect monologue for your acting school audition! When searching for the perfect monologue to use for acting school auditions, many actors find they don’t know where to begin! They wonder - how can I possibly find a piece that, in just two minutes (or less!) will d...
The Actor's Mindset: In Their Own Words
Published October 27, 2019 1490 Views
Acting is by no means an easy profession, but it certainly can be rewarding. Still, it takes a mentally tough individual to handle the constant prospect of rejection. Thankfully, inspiration is all around you. The following quotes reference the mental fortitude needed for success in a competitive wo...
New to Acting in NYC? What You Need to Know
Published September 19, 2019 1117 Views
New York City has long been regarded as an international leader in the theater scene. From major Broadway productions to up-and-coming plays in small theaters, NYC offers a myriad of opportunities for novice and established actors alike. Before you take on the theater scene in New York, however, it&...
4 Ways to Prepare for Your First Acting Class
Published July 17, 2019 4483 Views
If you’re considering a career in acting, your first step is taking actor training classes from a superior acting coach. It’s the best way to understand the patterns and scope that most beginner actors face when they embark on their career. These 4 ways of preparation will help you achie...
Best Place for Acting Lessons
Published July 16, 2019 1291 Views
How do you begin your search for the “right” acting studio for you? One that will provide you an artistic home with a supportive, challenging group of peers and an instructor who will ensure your continued technical development and personal growth week in and week out? The...
5 Things to Know Before Auditioning for Acting School
Published July 9, 2019 1152 Views
The Two-Year Conservatory at the Tom Todoroff Studio is an in-depth professional training program located in the heart of New York City. Our training, led by a faculty of accomplished industry professionals, equips actors to work professionally in television, film, and theatre. We know that c...
Helping actors young and old better understand the craft.
Published June 14, 2017 516 Views
At the core of this training is the belief that an actor is a professional human being. We are therefore deeply committed to your growth both as a person and as an actor in a supportive, yet rigorous training environment. We offer several programs to help you excel as an actor and artist....
The Unshakable Skill Set
Published September 14, 2011 1613 Views
We all have two equal and opposite needs in life: for certainty and for uncertainty. The former dictates that you must be professional in your preparation and punctuality, while the latter insists that you be unlike hundreds of other actors who have already been seen for this role. Success requires...