Tag: first person
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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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How to Stay Proactive When You’re Skint
When I was in my third year of drama school, a casting director advised me above all else to ‘Do three things a day that make you feel like you’re an actor. Especially when you’re not working.’ At the time, I met this comment with side eye and bemusement. Of COURSE I was going to feel…
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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…
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Acting for Camera: Part One
Domenique Fragale trained at Arts Educational Schools and recently moved to the United States to work in Los Angeles. Here, she shares her tips acting for camera, and preparing your character. Research More often than not before you book the role, you will most likely be put through a screen test – it’s not as difficult as it…