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Are you an actor at heart, but freeze in front of an audience? How about in everyday life? Areyou a regular Jane or Joe finding it hard to break out of your shell? Some of the most importantlesson...
Read moreMany non-actors take acting classes to learn several skills of success. Acting Skill Sets: – Learn about self-expression and confidence– Improve public speech with group workshops– Learn the art o...
Read moreThere are actually 2 phases of audition preparation. The first is what you do BEFORE you get to the audition and the 2nd is what you do in the waiting room once you are AT the audition. When Emmy...
Read moreIntroduction to the Meisner Technique
“To be an interesting actor – hell, to be an interesting human being – you must be authentic and for you to be authentic you must embrace who you really are, warts and all. Do you have any idea ho...
Read moreNeed help prepping for a last-minute audition? Or, have you procrastinated training and arefinally motivated to win? There’s still time. Features of One Day LA Acting Classes at Emasla Brush up on...
Read more“It takes 20 Years to become an Actor” – Reflections on my acting training
By Ken Weiler Sanford Meisner is famous for saying that “It takes 20 years to become an actor”. So now, 20 years after graduating from Rutgers University’s MFA Acting program, I am reflecting on...
Read moreThe Power of Repetition: A Deep Dive into a Key Meisner Exercise
Introduction Brief Overview of Meisner Technique: Start by providing a concise introduction to the Meisner technique, emphasizing its focus on realism and emotional honesty. Importance of Repet...
Read more5 Great Contemporary Character Actors
A character actor is a versatile, flexible artist who provides support to the story and star of a film. These actors must have the ability to play any role, from villain to hero to passer-by. So...
Read more6 Netflix Shows An Aspiring Actor Should Study
Most people don’t think of “Netflix and chill” as a way to do their homework. However, most people aren’t actors who are devoted to their craft. You can binge-watch hundreds of series on Netfli...
Read moreLike any professional field, the acting industry has its own terminology, commonly-used abbreviations, and slang. Below is a quick cheat sheet for the working actor that introduces some of the com...
Read moreWhat does the Meisner Technique Teach?
The Repetition Exercise and How it Works:Sanford Meisner I’m asked all the time “What do you teach actors? What do you learn in a Meisner Technique program?” I mean truly, the skill sets require...
Read moreAn Introduction to LA Pilot Season for Actors
Pilot season in Los Angeles is a bit like the holiday season everywhere else: Some people are celebrating, some people are depressed and everyone is spectacularly stressed. However, instead of ...
Read moreStage, Film and Television: Differences for the Beginning Actor
There are three major platforms for actors: stage, film and television. Decades ago, it was relatively rare for actors to successfully crossover between these mediums. Instead, most actors would e...
Read moreBeyond Repetition – by Elizabeth Mestnik
“To Behave Truthfully under Imaginary Circumstances” – Sanford Meisner’s definition of acting. The Independent Activity is the next step after the basic repetition exercise. It is the phase of the...
Read moreApproaching The Character - An Actors Perspective
Post by Michael Yurchak Developing characters is a much-debated topic and something that comes up again and again with students, coaches, professionals and newbies. My own approach is one I have f...
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