by Teresa (Wheeling, WV) QUESTION: How can I demonstrate to my high school acting class how to walk, talk, and gesture like a small child? ANSWER: By observing. Watch small children play, talk and walk and take in every detail. Ask yourself tons of questions: – Where is their center of gravity? – How do […]
by Geraldine (Pittsburgh, PA) QUESTION: What type am I if I am in my 40s and very young looking (early 20s) and get carded,5′ and 100 lbsmixed Asian, dark hair, dark greenish eyesolive complexionhourglass figure,feminine voice. What type am I, what roles should I target? And how good are my chances of making it? Thank […]
by Joey (Las Vegas) Joey QUESTION: Hi acting school stop, I’m Joey, 33 years old male and I’ve been studying for awhile mostly at home now though thru books because of finances (Stanislavski, Checkov & film acting), and I was really wondering if you could help me out and maybe some advice with this two […]
by Cherry QUESTION: I’m in a play, and I have the part of a cop. I’m supposed to be funny and not very smart, but I’m having trouble with this. Any tips? ANSWER: Playing dumber is always harder, because it’s easy to fall into caricatures and indicating funny moments. One thing that may help is […]
by Gail Baber (Hawaii Island, Hawaii) QUESTION: Aloha,My daughter is enjoying drama and we have been looking for guidance on how to help her get out of character since she finds it easy to get into characters. What are some successful methods others have used. ANSWER: You can try a simple relaxation exercise. Have her […]
by Wendy Morris (Edinburgh) I’m attempting to be natural in scene but I find it so hard in letting the character through. Never sure how to move my hands or body because it doesn’t look natural. Any feedback is welcome. CheersWendy Hi Wendy, I know how you feel. It’s a natural tendency I think for […]
by Sophie (England) QUESTION: My character has two sides to her personality. I am struggling to switch between the two quickly. What would you recommend? ANSWER: It depends on whether your character has two very opposite sides (for example, she’s bipolar) or whether her personality traits are connected and you need to segue from one […]