 "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 |
From This I Believe essay and podcast :
As a young girl growing up in Arkansas, Julie Adams longed to be an actress. Even though the odds were against her, she believed in the inner voice that encouraged her toward her dream — and it ultimately helped her find success in movies and television.
“I’ve come to [...]
On her official blog, Dee Wallace writes:
I want us all to look at our beliefs and thoughts about acting and the business (they are two entirely different subjects, you know!).
The purpose of this is to bring to our consciousness any conflicting intentions or beliefs we may be holding that are sabotaging our success.
You can’t JUDGE [...]
In her post Defining Success on the Showfax blog The Actors Voice, author and casting director Bonnie Gillespie writes about new actors lusting after fame. Here are some excerpts :
Those who do become household names? They’re talented. Yes. That’s a given. Being even moderately successful in this industry requires a baseline of talent. Done.
These folks [...]
Monica Raymund trained four years at the Juilliard School of drama, and performed at the Broadway Theatre Project in Tampa, before winning her role on the drama series Lie to Me, as an expert in nonverbal communication.
She comments about her audition: “I just really didn’t think I was any good on TV,” she says, despite [...]
