starting out
Essential tips for working as an actor in soap opera Soap opera is the musical theatre of television. This is what people often heard me saying to the classes and young actors I mentored during my almost 10-year stint on Neighbours. When it comes to acting – whether it’s in a soap opera, film, television or even […]
Tips for recording your voice at home and improving your audio recording quality.
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How intimacy coordinators look after you during production and what they do to ensure your wellbeing during intimate scenes. The role of an intimacy coordinator is still relatively new to the industry – only beginning to increase in popularity in 2017. But intimacy coordinators aren’t for show: they’re an important ally for performers to have […]
Top casting directors share common showreel mistakes to avoid and key clips to include.
The AYPA’s guide to best practice for young performer agents, and what parents and guardians need to be aware of in the industry. It’s extremely important, as the parent or guardian of a young actor, that you do your research when looking for an agent for your child. Unfortunately, some dubious organisations out there claim […]
Essential advice for parents from child agency Bonnie & Betty. Bonnie & Betty is an agency that represents babies, children and teens for various photographic, commercial, TV, film and stage work. We spoke to founder Bonnie Lia about how parents can help their child navigate the world of performing arts, and the essential information they need […]
TV, film and theatre acting opportunities in Manchester.
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Writer and founder of ‘Write Like a Grrrl’ Kerry Ryan shares the essentials for writing a play and taking care of yourself during the process. Have you ever wanted to write a play but felt too scared to begin? When I first started out, fear and self-doubt held me back. My inner critic was relentless. I would […]