Tag: first person
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Drama School Stories: Bow Street
Actor Patrick Flannery on the ins and outs of training in Ireland, and why he chose Bow Street Coming from America to study in Ireland, Spotlight asked Patrick Flannery, graduate from Bow Street, Dublin, to contribute his POV on his training experience. With plenty of great insight on offer in this series, read the rest of our…
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Drama School Stories: A Degree vs Drama School Training
Melissa Dalton on her undergraduate experience in a drama degree, versus a formal drama school programme This is the first in our series of perspectives from members on training as an actor in the UK/Ireland. To help you learn more about the training on offer out there, Spotlight asked Melissa Dalton, graduate of Trinity College Dublin…
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Drama School: To Be or Not To Be? The Pros & Cons of Formal Training
Actors Katie Redford and Katie Elin-Salt discuss the ins and outs of drama school training, comparing their experiences Somehow, by the good grace of Liza Minnelli, I was offered a place at Royal Welsh College and I shot off with my tap shoes in hand quicker than you could say: “You don’t need tap shoes,…
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How Your Child Can Get the Best Headshot
Expert Headshot Advice for Parents of Young Performers A young performer’s headshot is vital to maximising their opportunities for success in the industry. Before you head over to a session with a photographer, here are some insider tips from photographer Mark Davis of MAD Photography to help you get the most from your child’s session! Here’s the…
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How to Ace Your Showcase
Essential Tips to Help You Ace Your Drama School Showcase. An Oxford dictionary definition: Showcase 1. An event that shows someone’s abilities or good qualities in an attractive way. 2. A box with a glass top or sides that is used for showing objects in a shop, store or museum. Despite first-hand experience, I am…
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An Actor’s Guide To Procrastination: How To Make The Most Of Your Time
Ah, hello 7.30am! You came around a bit too quickly for my liking, you little rascal you. Spring out of bed. Pop on Chris Evans on Radio 2. (Aaaand I’ve turned into my Dad.) Jump in the shower. Make some porridge. My Friday morning is already looking as fresh as an Activia advert. Grab my…
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Scene Study: Why is it Important?
Acting – at least for those who do it professionally – is about much more than just learning the lines in a script and then saying them out loud. You also have to know which way to face and who’s paying your wages at the end of the week! I’m joking of course (well, not…
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An Actor’s Guide to Surviving January
Jesus, I’m craving another Lindor. And a job. Happy New Year, actors! I had this image in my mind that I’d wake up on the first day of the new year and start as I meant to go on; go for a run, sip green tea and write a goals list for the year ahead.…
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How to Start Your Career in L.A.
Domenique Fragale is a graduate of Arts Educational Schools and holds both US and UK citizenship. Working as an actress in both LA and London, Domenique offers her top advice for getting started in LA. “If you can imagine yourself doing anything other than acting, do that instead.” This was the best piece of advice I was ever…
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The Single Best Piece of Acting Advice You’ll Ever Get
Learn your lines. Don’t be late. Don’t be an idiot. None of us do it intentionally, but not one of us can say they’ve never worked with someone who appeared to be achieving it effortlessly, if entirely by accident. Idiots are everywhere. And as the rehearsal room wisdom goes, there’s a one in every cast. “If…