KATE MCKINNON ON HARD WORK, POSITIVITY, AND PREVAILING IN THE ACTING INDUSTRY
The acting industry is often painted as a battleground—actors against agents, directors, and even the industry itself. However, Kate McKinnon’s perspective offers a refreshing and empowering take on how to navigate these challenges. Her quote, “You've gotta believe in...
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THE SERIOUS BUSINESS OF ACTING
WHY COMMITMENT TO TRAINING IS THE FOUNDATION FOR LONGEVITY IN THE INDUSTRY In the world of acting, success is often associated with talent,...
Focus On Your Craft
Preparing Aspiring Actors for the Industry at The Actors' Hub Earlier this week we posted this quote from Anthony Hopkins: “I'm not...
4x4x4 Project: The Ultimate Acting Challenge
Behind the Scenes of the 4x4x4 Project: The Ultimate Acting Challenge The 4x4x4 Project at The Actors' Hub is more than just a performance—it's an...
AUDITION TIPS
GENERAL TIPS The people who are watching your audition have all been there! At some point they also had to do their first audition so they know...
LISTEN
Learning to Listen: A Vital Skill for Actors What does it truly mean to listen? In today’s fast-paced world, have we lost the ability to really hear...
HOW DO I START GETTING PAID?
Make The Decision Many actors say they want to become professional but they aren't prepared to do what it takes. So, what does it take? A great...
PUTTING TOGETHER A SHOWREEL
LEARN HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF With the wonderful resources we have at our fingertips today, assembling a showreel is a skill you want to master rather...
HOW TO GET AN AGENT
Getting an agent isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Get clear Get ready Go calling Get what you want Get Clear Do you honestly know what the agents...
CALMING TECHNIQUES FOR PERFORMANCE
The work that needs to be done in order to be calm leading up to and during a performance happens long before you step foot on set, which is great...
ACTORS ARE LEADERS: SELF-RELIANCE IS THE AUTHOR OF SUCCESS
To produce anything worthwhile, we have to be proactive and generate it. We cannot sit around and wait and hope that it comes to us. We come alive...
DOING IT ALONE IS EXPENSIVE: REACH OUT FOR HELP AND INVEST IN YOUR TRAINING
I have interviewed a number of aspiring actors and the common thread I have identified is the fear to invest 100% in the goal. Afraid they won't...
HOW TO LEAVE AN IMPRESSION
Before I started the Actors’ Hub in 2012, I spoke to a number of graduates from many different acting schools, like myself, and asked them what they...
IN TIMES OF TROUBLE TURN TO YOUR “WHY”
It has been a very interesting time with theatre and film around the world coming to a standstill. This in turn has caused many artists in the world...
THROUGHOUT YOUR ENTIRE CAREER BE THE “NEWBIE”
Be the newbie for your entire career. The beginner has a fresh perspective and to be perfectly honest has far more fun. Dame Judi Dench once said,...
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