In a saturated industry, where let’s face it, there will always be more actors than jobs, being average just won’t cut it and being bitter or resentful about the unfairness of the industry will only stall you. So what is an aspiring actor to do? I’ll talk you through how to be a phenomenal actor …
There are SO many things you need to know as an aspiring actor, it can be overwhelming. What you need to know more than anything (alongside your technique) are the 3 things that keep actors in the day job. Nobody told me about these when I was studying at drama school, and I really wish …
Knowing how to prepare for an audition is crucial for all actors whether you’re new to the industry or have been acting for many years. Some actors (myself included) often find the character a few weeks into a rehearsal process, but of course there is no formal rehearsal process for auditions and you don’t have a …
It can be difficult staying motivated when you keep hearing no. Lots of actors are sensitive (that’s what makes them great actors), but it can also work against them at times. It can be difficult not to take it personally, or not to start questioning whether there’s any point in continuing pursuing acting as a career, …
I hear many aspiring actors regularly talk about how they are lacking motivation to keep going with their acting dreams and questioning why they’ve not made it as an actor. The regular knock backs and lack of income from acting can contribute to a slump in motivation, along with there being no obvious quick route …
There are so many actors whose careers never take off because they never master the art of auditions. I know from personal experience because I spent a long time avoiding them, this led me to miss out on years of work. I felt like time was slipping by so quickly that my career was never …
The fear of not being good enough is like a spider web; once we’re tangled in it, it’s very difficult to get out of. I plead guilty your honour to fearing not being good enough, I hold my hands up high and can honestly share with you that everything I speak about in today’s blog …
