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Guidance and insights tailored specifically to actors, encompassing audition tips, career development strategies, performance techniques, and industry insights to empower and support aspiring and professional actors alike.

Theatre Games and Warm-Ups

Theatre games are a great way to break the ice and warm-up the body. They are also a staple of every drama class and rehearsal. Here are some warm-ups and theatre games for you to try!

Divas: An Entymology

The world of musical theatre loves a divine diva, but what does the word 'diva' really mean and why are they so revered? Let's find out!

Acting: An Extreme Sport

The voice is a fragile thing and performing vocal extremes night after night can be damaging. In this blog post, we offer some tips on how to use your voice safely onstage.

A Guide For Actors With Attitude

We all know that having a reputation for a bad attitude is not a good career move, but how to make sure you don't become an accidental diva? Communicate, check yourself, breathe, and read on!

Meisner and Adler and Strasberg, Oh My!

From Meisner to Adler to Strasberg, there is a dizzying array of acting theorists and methodologies out there. Here, we take a look at some of the most prominent and ask the question, which is your favorite?

Thriving as a Community Theater in a COVID-19 Era

Community theatres are struggling right now. We all want to perform, but how will we do it safely? Blogger Jason LeBlanc explores some creative options.

Mourning the Shows We Have Lost

Many of us were in the middle of rehearsing/performing great shows when COVID-19 struck. How do we mourn the shows we may never get the chance to return to?

Help! I Have To Do An Accent!

Working on a new accent for the first time can be a terrifying prospect. Here, we share some tips on how to approach a new dialect (and sound authentic!)

An Actor's Toolkit: What to Keep and What to Throw Out

Good acting is complicated. There are a ton of tools available to help us improve our craft, but which are the most effective? Which do you keep?

Generalize Your Portfolio - Why it is Useful to Have More Than One String in Your Bow

It’s no secret that finding work in theatre is a game of chance. But, as someone with a diverse skill set, more opportunities might just come your way!

You’re the First! Top Tips on Originating a Role

"Wait, no-one's played this role before...ever?!" Originating a role is a very exciting, if slightly daunting opportunity. Emma Houlahan offers her advice on the process!

Playing Killers: Notes From an Actor Repeatedly Cast as Murderers

Nice guys can play terrifying killers right?! Blogger (and lovely human!) Dean Linnard shares his experiences of being repeatedly cast as the bad guy.