The Inner Actor

The personal dimensions of acting

The psychology of powerful performance

A section of
Talent
Development
Resources


Site author: Douglas Eby

Recent Posts

Archives

Search

testimonial





"The Inner Actor is a valuable source of wisdom and information for actors at all levels of the business.

"It is an invaluable resource for those seeking the skills, truths, and practicalities of making a living in the world of art and entertainment.

"It should be bookmarked on the computer of any actor who continues to develop -- hopefully all of us."

Harry Lennix
[photo from
"Commander In Chief"]

site: harrylennix.com

Archive for July, 2006

Acceptance - rejection

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Claire Danes admits that when she was growing up, she “wanted desperately to please, to be a good girl. I wanted acceptance. I still do.”
Like many artists, she sought acceptance in renown: “A part of me desired fame because I associated it with love. That was a total mistake. Fame doesn’t end loneliness… I chose [...]

Staying healthy in a business with unhealthy pressures

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Danielle Panabaker [left] cautions, “You’d be surprised how many people are headed in the wrong direction [in Hollywood] and it makes me very sad to see these people with so much potential at such young ages getting involved in things that they should not be getting involved in.
“I try to surround myself with people who [...]