MONTHLY FOCUS FORUM
Deep Work
Like the scuba diver, the actor needs to “go deep” to get results.
“Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks.” – Cal Newport
Deep work holds the answers to how creatives can work smart, as opposed to working hard.
At the first of our new monthly Focus Forums, we will discuss the super power of deep work in the creative field, and why we must tame the FOMO (fear of missing out) tiger.
For details see the Facebook event: https://facebook.com/events/1949228665387394/
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Perth Acting Classes
Whether you’re just starting out in acting, and looking for a great class, or if you’ve been into acting for a while and you’re looking to bridge the gap into paid work, the Actors’ Hub is the place for you. Our experienced team will guide you in the right direction and present you with opportunities you may only have dreamed of.
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We offer acting courses for beginners and experienced clients and our regular performances give our members the opportunity to be in the limelight for real. Our regular masterclasses welcome professional actors to share their experiences and advice about how to make it in the business with our members. We are very lucky to have had some very high profile visitors and look forward to sharing this with you.
CAREER ADVICE BLOGS
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Acting is Being Awake
Awake, being present and mindfulness – they are all the same thing. And without it our art dies. Never before has our society been so preoccupied with the past or the future or what we might be missing out on. With the increasing popularity of the likes of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter the anxiety associated with the fear of missing out is on the rise. All of this takes us out of the present moment. With our fast paced living we are becoming less and less present in the moment. “We often cannot hear our own inner voice, the voice of our artist’s inspiration, above the static.” Julian Cameron – The Artist’s Way Without these distractions, we are once again thrust into the sensory world. The present moment is one of the greatest tools for an actor. Actor training has become more about training the mind of the actor to remain present and the discipline associated with being mindful to the moment. If an actor cannot demonstrate this kind of discipline over his/her mind then their art is lost. It is in the moment in which the spontaneity of the scene lives. One of the first lessons my first acting teacher taught me was there are 3 types of actors: 1. The first swims on the surface with mask and snorkel observing the fish below. 2. The second dons scuba gear and bravely swims amongst the fish. 3. But the third type of actor swims down and breathes with the fish. I love this analogy! It describes the mindfulness needed for a magical performance and...
The Cost of Investing in Your Dreams
A New Study Exposes ‘Class Ceiling’ That Deters Less Privileged Actors – see link below. Dreams do take a certain amount of investment. But is it our financial situation that really stops us or is it that we are afraid to invest in ourselves? How often do we use our financial situation as an excuse not to invest the goal? Can we see the value in investing in our goals (and therefore ourselves) and stop at nothing to move towards the goal? After all if we are not ready to invest in ourselves why should anyone else – why should a director, or producer, or production company for that matter. When it comes to investing in ourselves it should never be a matter of invest or do not invest. We should approach our goals with a “do-whatever-it-takes” attitude and look for that third option and ask instead “how can I make this happen?” Often all it takes is the decision to invest for the money to magically appear. Stand behind your talent and do whatever it takes. Click on the link below to find out more:...