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Summer Acting Courses for Those Seeking to Become Professional Actors

CJ — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:27:25 +0000

Many Drama School and Acting School acting courses focus on a mixture of different approaches, which, on the face of it, you would think is a good thing. However, whilst you get a broad exposure to different techniques, it doesn’t give you a defined process. You end up knowing a little about a lot of techniques rather than mastering any.

I favour acting courses and acting classes that impart a definite process to get your acting to a top level.

Throughout this summer, I will be holding 3 Day Boot Camps on the world’s most successful acting process - Method Acting.

Method Acting is used by many of the world’s top actors and produces real, in-depth and highly believable acting.

Why mess around with other techniques when, quite clearly, The Method is the undisputed heavyweight of actor training?

If it’s good enough for Al Pacino, it’s good enough for me.

I would describe my 3 Day Introduction to Method Acting Boot Camp as an inspiring and life changing event. If you don’t believe me, you can listen to the video comments of my past students at www.briantimoneyacting.co.uk/introduction-to-method-acting

My forte is taking people’s current ability and taking it to a top level. The first step in the process is understanding where your ability is, and how you can develop your inner talent. Most acting courses focus on the actor saying the lines effectively and not bumping into the furniture. That is all too easy, and certainly not enough to develop your talent to a top professional level.

The next step after my Boot Camp is my part time One Year Ultimate Acting Programme. This is the ‘mother’ of all acting courses, which includes comprehensive and challenging method acting training, an LA Boot Camp with world class teachers, a Casting Director and an Agent visit, and an exclusive end of year career launch at The Groucho Club, Soho, London - where Casting Directors and Agents will see your work.

If you want a sizzling and inspiring summer this year, come to my Boot Camp. You will find full details at: www.briantimoneyacting.co.uk/introduction-to-method-acting

About the Author:

“Brian is a Acting Coach with over 18 years experience in the industry and is The Leading Expert on Method Acting in the UK. He has taught actors appearing in London’s West End shows to high profile films. Brian recently appeared on the BBC2 programme ‘Murder Most Famous’ teaching TV Actors; Sherrie Hewson (Coronation Street/
Emmerdale) and Angela Griffin (Coronation Street/ Holby City) Method Acting techniques. ”

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Part 2 - How To Land A Job In Hollywood Without An Agent

CJ — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:23:23 +0000

One of the best parts about my job is hearing success stories from aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models whose hard work is paying off in the industry. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t hear or read about someone who’s finally getting a chance to go out on an audition, or someone who’s booked really huge role.

If you read yesterday’s blog, then you read all about Melina Rochelle and her new role in City Kid, the musical. Melina Rochelle is a singer and an actress and although she doesn’t have an agent, she’s been working hard and landing great opportunities in Hollywood. Yesterday she offered some really great tips that have helped her succeed in the industry. Here are a few more tips she had to share:

“Always be prepared. If you’re a singer or an actor, always have a song or monologue that you can perform upon request. If you’re a dancer, have something prepared that showcases what you do best. If you’re a model, always have photos or composite cards on hand at all times.”

“Don’t wait around for someone to discover your talents. Showcase yourself. Whether it’s through your own production or talent showcase, get yourself out there. My sisters and I started our own production company and produced a musical that was reviewed in the LA Weekly and nominated for several awards.”

“And last but not least, be sure to use the internet to your advantage. You can find really great information and opportunities on the web to help you further your career.”

Those are really great tips and I hope you find them to be useful. I also hope you’ll visit our site for auditions and casting notices and keep me posted on your achievements in the industry. Just this past week over 7.000 members on our site were contacted by casting directors and other industry professionals. You can get the same results!

I hope you’ll read my blog tomorrow when I share information about turning a new role into representation! Thanks for stopping by!

About the Author:

My name is Jonathan Parker and I’m the Founder of Star Search Casting ( http://StarSearchCasting.com ). Back in 1998, after working in the entertainment industry for a number of years as a talent scout, I became aware of so many individuals with tremendous potential that just weren’t getting the exposure they needed to succeed. That’s when I first conceived of Star Search Casting as a way to help people be “discovered” by getting their faces and resumes in front of thousands of entertainment professionals who were in the position to hire them. Years in development, Star Search Casting became not only the most sophisticated casting site with the most advanced search engine, talent database, and tools to help you get maximum exposure, it also became the number one site where industry professionals go to find new talent!! I can’t tell you how absolutely thrilled I am that SSC has achieved the goal I had in mind when it was originally created!

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CJ — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:08:47 +0000

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CJ — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:06:58 +0000

Heidi and Spencer Pratt just can’t get enough of the jungle.

After several attempts to quit before officially leaving I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on June 8, the Hills stars are returning to the show again, Usmagazine.com confirms.

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Five Tips for Getting Into Drama School

CJ — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:09:42 +0000

Pick Appropriate Audition Speeches

You will be required by most acting schools to learn two audition speeches. One modern and one Shakespeare. Modern means any play written in the last 100 years (roughly). An audition speech is a monologue given by a character in a play directed to another character or given by a character speaking out their own internal thoughts to themselves. The latter, Shakespeare referred to as soliloquies.

I would recommend finding speeches said by characters of a similar age and type to you. If you are 18, it‘s easier for you to relate to, play, and be convincing to a panel, as an 18 year old character from a play. Obviously, you can widen the age range but I would veer away from characters that are much older than you.
Also, find characters that you can relate to and who are of a similar type. It‘s best to make the process as simple and enjoyable as possible. Find characters you resonate with and enjoy playing. If they are of a similar type to you, it will be easier to produce high quality acting for the part.
Get Professional Coaching

Most Drama Students take professional acting lessons and acting classes run by professional coaches to practice and perfect their audition speeches. If you decide not to do this, remember you may be up against students who have been perfecting speeches for years with professional coaches.
Know the Character and Play Inside Out

You MUST know the character and play intimately. During your Drama School auditions, you may be asked questions by the audition panel on the character and the play. The panel will know many of the plays very well. They will ask you questions to make sure you are committed and to ensure you‘ve done your homework.
Take Re-Direction

If they ask you to do your speech in a different way, this is called re-direction. They are doing this to see if you can do it differently when requested or if you keep repeating it the same way. You MUST take the re-direction fully. However they ask for it to be redone, don’t question it, and fulfill it as fully as possible.
If you fail to take the direction, it will be a mark against you.
Don‘t Block In Improvisations

If they ask you to improvise, just throw yourself in and don‘t block the other actors. Here is an example of ’blocking‘.

Actor A: Hello, would you like to go for a walk?

Actor B: No, I don‘t want to.

Actor A: Oh, go on.

Actor B: No, I want to be left alone.

Actor B is blocking and that won‘t be liked by a panel.

They are looking for people to join in, communicate, and create.

Also, don‘t take yourself out of any group situation they put you in. If you don‘t join in or are reticent, they will think you‘re not a team player.

It would be a wise move, in advance of your acting training, to take acting courses in improvisation so you are at home with this acting technique.

Following these five points will help you gain entry into Drama School.

Author: Brian Timoney

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Part 1 - How To Land A Job Without An Agent

CJ — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:14:51 +0000

Thousands of members on our site have booked exciting jobs in Hollywood without an agent. Often aspiring actors, models, singers and dancers think they don’t have a shot at making their dreams come true because they don’t have an agent. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are tons of opportunities available to you, even if you don’t have representation. Don’t let lack of an agent or manager stand in your way.

Melina Rochelle, a singer and actress living in Los Angeles, knows all about the challenges of looking for work without an agent. “I was worried that because I didn’t have an agent, I wouldn’t be able to audition for roles that I really wanted. Initially I was discouraged but I didn’t let it stop me.” Instead, she began doing her own research and was able to find lots of opportunities. And in no time she was landing great jobs.

This fall she will appear in the musical City Kid at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles in the role of Niki. “I’m so excited! It’s a great role and I get to showcase my singing and my acting in a really great show.” When asked how she’s managed to get such great opportunities without an agent or manager, Melina Rochelle offered this advice:

“Just because you don’t have an agent doesn’t mean you can’t submit yourself. Do your research. There are lots of resources that list opportunities that you can submit yourself for without the assistance of representation.”

“Make and keep in touch with contacts in the business. It’s a lot about who you know. There are lots of ways to meet people, for example taking classes to meet other actors, singers, dancers or models.”

Follow these tips from Melina Rochelle to help you get your career off the ground today!

About the Author:

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CJ — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:06:41 +0000

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Where was her husband Jon?

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CJ — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:19:46 +0000

Hard to tell if the skit was staged or if Eminem really didn’t know “Bruno” was going to land on him. Sacha Baron Cohen appeared to hit something in the rafters and then drop directly on Slim Shady. Em’ was quick to get his bodyguards on the task of removing Cohen’s butt from his face.

Sacha Baron Cohen has angered another celeb. At Sunday’s 2009 MTV Movie Awards, Cohen dressed up as his latest character, the flamboyantly gay Austrian Bruno, to present Best Male Performance.Dressed in white wings and feathers and suspended by cables, he flew around the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., while making his introduction.”Let me down!” he then commanded. Read the full story at USmagazine.com

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Pictures of the incident will likely haunt Eminem for the rest of his life. The skit was hilarious, but there is a point where you go to far - and Cohen likely did that in this case. If Eminem was in on it, then its cool, but that was dirty pool my friend.

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Summer Acting Courses for Those Seeking to Become Professional Actors

Part 2 - How To Land A Job In Hollywood Without An Agent

Gossip Girl Leighton Meester’s Sex Tape Being Shopped

Spencer and Heidi Pratt to Return to I’m a Celebrity … Again

Five Tips for Getting Into Drama School

Pick Appropriate Audition Speeches

Get Professional Coaching

Know the Character and Play Inside Out

Take Re-Direction

Don‘t Block In Improvisations

Part 1 - How To Land A Job Without An Agent

Kate Gosselin Spends Birthday Alone w/ Kids While Jon is Missing

Eminem Storms Out of MTV Movie Awards

Rihanna’s Chris Brown Diss Song a Fake Says Rep

Ashley Olsen Sports’ Bra in Racy Photo Shoot