Author: Tom Baker
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Should You Get a Side Job in a Theatre as an Actor?
The pros and cons of working in a theatre as your acting side job, including networking opportunities and flexibility for attending auditions Whatever stage you’re at in your career, there’s no shame in having a side hustle. Taking a job waiting tables, working nine to five in an office, or making coffee is a good…
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Playing Older, Playing Younger
Tom Baker offers tips and things to consider when playing a role significantly older or younger than you are. Inhabiting a role of a different age to your own is no different from playing a character whose situation, background, provenance, or accent differs from yours Believe it or not, most of the girls in Derry Girls aren’t…
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Acting With Dyslexia
Tips for navigating the stage as a dyslexic performer and advice for industry professionals when working with neurodiverse actors. It’s estimated that around 10% of the British population are dyslexic. But that figure leaps dramatically to around a third within the performing arts! Acting, dancing and singing often appeal to those who struggle to express themselves or…
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How to Deal With Career Envy
Whilst we are (usually) almost always happy for fellow performers to land a job, it’s still perfectly natural to feel a little envious. Here are some tips for dealing with career envy. Resilience in the face of repeated rejection is one of the most vital skills an actor can learn , which is why it’s hammered home from…