Acting

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• Podcasts

  • Speak L.A. Podcast Speak L.A. the podcast is “a groundbreaking new series” in which insider Hollywood hosts, Jen and Camille, Interview the top players in the Film and T.V. industry. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    Paul Sun-Hyung Lee - Actor - Kim's Convenience, Train 48 - Speak L.A.

    (Kim's Convenience, Train 48) In this episode, we discussed: How a small piece of theatre became a hit television show.  What to do when everyone around you says “No…” Why you should never deny who you are and where you’re from. 

    1. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee - Actor - Kim's Convenience, Train 48 40:24
    2. Special Edition - Witness An American Actor - A Latin American Actor shares his story... 05:11
  • No Film School Podcast A podcast about how to build a career in filmmaking. No Film School shares the latest opportunities and trends for anyone working in film and TV. We break news on cameras, lighting, and apps. We interview leaders in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. And we answer your questions! We are dedicated to sharing knowledge with filmmakers around the globe, “no film school” required. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    DP Robert Yeoman on Shooting With Wes Anderson - The No Film School Podcast

    Robert Yeoman has worked with Wes Anderson since his very first film Bottle Rocket and shares the ins and outs of what it takes to get those very specific Wes Anderson shots... In this episode, we talk about… Robert’s entry into the world of being a cinematographer Robert’s experience shooting low budget commercials and 25 day, $2 million movies How Wes and Robert ignored the studio about what lens to use in filming Bottle Rocket  What it’s like to work on a Wes Anderson film: small crews, storyboarding, specificity, stress, and schedules  Shooting French Dispatch and Wes’ extensive movie prep, film library, and testing film stocks  The value of shooting on film, especially in black and white  Links to Resources: The French Dispatch: https://www.searchlightpictures.com/thefrenchdispatch/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nofilmschool Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Ask us questions at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1. DP Robert Yeoman on Shooting With Wes Anderson 32:05
    2. Turn Your Holidays into a Filmmaking Laboratory 38:05
  • Audition Secrets The audition process can make or break a performer's progress. Join Broadway veteran Justin Guarini every week to hear what it takes to stand out from the competition, avoid common mistakes, and unlock the next level of your musical theater career. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    The 3 C’s: The Keys To Creating Your "X Factor" - Audition Secrets

    Any performer can show up to an audition, but the most successful performers show up to an audition fully centered in the 3 C’s…and when you show up rooted in the 3 C’s you can access that unquantifiable, and mysterious thing that people often call the ‘X factor’. In this episode Justin breaks down the 3 C’s, and even gives you a guided exercise that will help you master one of the most important C’s he talks about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1. The 3 C’s: The Keys To Creating Your "X Factor" 15:08
    2. Overcoming BAD Readers 12:18
  • The Honest Actors' Podcast Chats with actors, hosted by Jonathan Harden. A new guest in each episode discusses the things they struggle with, the challenges of being without work, and how they've survived rejection. "For anyone wanting to know what it is honestly like to be an actor, this is the podcast for you" - The Stage. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    4.07 - Steven Meo - The Honest Actors' Podcast

    My chat with Steve starts with a kid shitting on his own shoulder and ends with a welshman sipping gin in a camisole. If that doesn't hook you, you're looking at the wrong show. Interview by Jonathan Harden. Recorded via Zoom, June 2020. Studio facilities provided by irishvoiceovers.co.ukSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/honestactors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    1. 4.07 - Steven Meo 01:03:02
    2. 4.06 - Bronagh Waugh 01:18:27

• Essentials

  • Larry Garrison, Wallace Wang Breaking into Acting For Dummies Breaking into Acting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the must-have guide for every actor looking to pursue his or her dreams of an acting career. This book helps readers understand how show business works, who the decision-makers are, and what their roles are in picking talent. More importantly, aspiring actors will find out how to promote themselves through headshots and resumes, learn how to find and work with agents and managers, and get the scoop on unions. In addition, Breaking Into Acting For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers tips on resilience in the face of rejection, as well as ideas for working in other fields while pursuing your acting career. cancel
  • Uta Hagen Respect for Acting At the invitation of Herbert Berghof, Uta Hagen joined the faculty of the HB Studio in 1947. Since then, teaching has always been a challenge for her, as well as for the many prominent actors whom she has helped to develop. For many years, she has been asked to write a book. Now, here it is: an account of her own struggle with the techniques of acting and based on her teachings. cancel
  • Marina Caldarone, Maggie Lloyd-Williams Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus Actors need actions. They cannot act adjectives, they need verbs. This thesaurus of active verbs helps the actor to refine the action-word until they hit exactly the right one to make the action come alive. cancel
  • Backstage Casting Auditions, Casting Calls, Jobs, Talent Seeking, Advice Find and apply to over 5,000 casting calls, auditions and roles on Backstage, the most trusted platform for actors and models. Start and get cast today! cancel
    

• Courses

  • dummies Breaking Into Acting For Dummies Cheat Sheet Breaking into acting takes more than catching a lucky break. Take steps to show up prepared for your acting audition, like keeping your clothes measurements with you. Keep accurate records of your acting expenses so you can deduct them from your taxes. Learn to deal with the frustration of acting, and keep your hopes of becoming an actor alive. cancel
  • MasterClass Natalie Portman Teaches Acting Academy Award-winning actor Natalie Portman teaches you her personal techniques for creating extraordinary characters in her first-ever MasterClass. cancel
  • MasterClass Samuel L. Jackson Teaches Acting Learn acting essentials from Samuel L. Jackson. cancel
  • Udemy Top Acting Courses Online Learn Acting today: find your Acting online course on Udemy cancel

• Blogs

  • Backstage Blog Advice Acting advice, modeling advice, headshot advice, casting director advice, voiceover advice, and more from experts and industry professionals. cancel
  • OnStage Blog A Broadway and Community Theatre Publication Delivering a Fresh Perspective on the Theatre Industry With News, Insights, Tips, and Analysis. cancel
  • OnStage Blog Columns on The Acting Life Stories of the Actor's Preparation For Their Roles in Theatre. cancel
  • B.A.B.E. Blog This section is packed full of thoughts and love for you, the actor, getting out there and making a career of it. Enjoy. Comment. Laugh. Share. cancel

• Films and TV

  • Prime Video Show Business: The Road to Broadway Over the course of one Broadway musical season, we follow the four high-profile productions that would eventually become Tony nominees: "Wicked, " "Taboo, " "Caroline, or Change, " and "Avenue Q." cancel

• Websites

  • Speak L.A. Hollywood's #1 guide for actors, arriving, surviving, and thriving in L.A. Did we mention it's free? cancel
  • WeAudition Audition | Rehearse | Self-Tape | Get Advice Video auditions and video chat for actors. Learn lines and rehearse with others. cancel

• Near You

  • Meetup Acting groups Meet others in your local area interested in Acting on all levels. cancel
  • Meetup Theater groups Find over 2341 Theater groups with 2777928 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. cancel
  • Meetup Drama groups Find over 223 Drama groups with 114505 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. cancel
  • Meetup Community Theatre groups Find over 101 Community Theatre groups with 38716 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. cancel