Over the past 5 years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some successful actors, i.e., their “day job” is acting, either full or part time. In most all cases, the common factor has been confidence, i.e., you meet them, and — it’s not ego but honest grounded self-assurance — you know they know what they’re doing, […]
TV | Film | Theater Links for 03/16/2010
- "Ice Castles" Remake. Taylor Firth on Skating and Acting.
- Actor William Mapother Speaks the Truth on Acting & More (On how to make it as an actor): "First, learn how to manage yourself -- mentally, emotionally, financially, physically. Socialize to make contacts and keep in touch with them. Take the craft seriously"
- Emily Blunt, Star of Wolfman. Blunt was inhibited during childhood by a hereditary stutter. "It meant I didn't talk as much, so I guess I had more time to watch people and listen because I was intimidated by talking." The key to overcoming it arrived in the shape of acting. "I found it more helpful to speak in different accents when I did class plays because I didn't feel I was playing myself.”
- Oscar's lauded leading ladies. Here are brief introductions to the 10 Oscar nominated actresses, along with recommendations of previous work that's available on DVD
- For the finest acting, look to the elders. Holbrook, Mirren, Freeman. It's time to raise a shot of Geritol to older actors, who are doing some of the best and most exciting work in movies at the moment
- Mabou Mines's FINN. Internationally acclaimed theater ensemble Mabou Mines celebrates 40 years of creating groundbreaking theater with the world premiere of "FINN", a digital and live-action adventure based on the ancient Celtic legend of Finn McCool
