May 30, 2019
learning acting

Learning Acting

. Learning Acting “Before we begin to study, let us determine what it is we want to learn.   We shall not say that theater is a school.  No, the theater is entertainment. “- Constantin Stanislavski Think about your favorite performances by actors.   What is the one thing that […]
May 22, 2019
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Great AUDITIONING TIPS FOR HOLLYWOOD ACTORS –Kids and Teens…And the parents!

Auditioning Tips 1. Stop trying to get the part.I know this sounds silly but you’re there to do a performance and bring reality to the script.   Don’t think about what they think of you.  It’s impossible to read their minds, even if you are psychic and it’s a waste […]
May 15, 2019

What If?

“I want to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I want to explore all the things I’m afraid of.”- Joss Whedon What if you won the lottery? What if you were accused of a crime you didn’t commit? What if you were betrayed […]
November 2, 2017
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Three Fantastic Acting Tips for Young Actors

Acting Tips-  For today’s actors. Acting Tips 1:  Find your inspiration. Acting is such a personal individual work of art and when you market it daily, it can really make a person feel fragile.  Therefore,  find a teacher that is supportive, kind and creative.   It’s very important that you have […]
January 27, 2017
best acting schools in los angeles

What are the Best Acting Schools in Los Angeles?

Best Acting Schools in Los Angeles The first thing actors must decide is where their gifts lie and what they wish to achieve.   Are you interested in doing commercials, comedy improv, sit coms, movies or stage?   What about musicals? Next, wherever you go, you must feel inspired by the teaching […]
October 11, 2016

Film Acting for Kids

FILM ACTING FOR KIDS “Acting on Film” How can I help my child get ready to act in movies? Is there a difference between theatre acting school and a film acting school. This is a question I get all the time at The Young Actor’s Studio and my answer is […]
September 29, 2016

Emotional Acting?

I’ve heard that actors act using their own emotions from life. How can I do this when I have just a normal ordinary life with nothing exciting about it? All you have are your own emotions. That is all you need and I can assure you that you and your […]
September 29, 2016
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Keeping What’s Natural in an Acting Class

I read an article in New York Times yesterday in which Sofia Coppola discussed the casting of some fairly new teenage actors as lead roles in her latest film “Bling Ring”. “I think with people that age, it’s exciting to find kids that are unknown. There’s sort of a naturalness, […]
September 4, 2016
college audition monologues

College Audition Monologues

College Audition Monologues Fall Season can be a stressful time for our teen actors who are getting ready for their college audition monologues. But it doesn’t have to be! Take some time to prepare in advance, and you can be ready for your college auditions. Here are some tips for […]