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How Does an Understudy Differ From an Alternate?
Not all members of the supporting cast have the same responsibilities. The main difference between an understudy and an alternate is when they perform. However, there are many other designations. Here are a few: * An understudy is someone who learns the part of a lead actor in case that actor becomes sick or cannot […]
Why Actors Should Start Stretching At Home And At Work
I’m really excited to share this with you. I’ve been wanting to write about this for a while, but I always wanted to do more research and get more informed opinions about it before making a post about it. So, I have been doing some research on stretching for actors and in my own experience […]
How to Steal a Woman in 5 Easy Steps
In the first episode of Netflix’s new series, “Girlboss,” Sophia (Britt Robertson) is mugged. Her purse is snatched from its perch on her arm and she falls to the ground in a heap as the thief runs down the street. Fortunately for her, Dean (Johnny Simmons), a charming hot-dog vendor who has been watching her […]
What Goes on Behind the Scenes of an Action Movie? A behind the scenes look at what goes on with the cast and crew working on upcoming action movies.
While the plot of this upcoming film is still a secret, the cast and crew are not. A behind the scenes look at what goes on with the cast and crew working on upcoming action movies. What Goes on Behind the Scenes of an Action Movie? A behind the scenes look at what goes on […]
Overtime Exempt or Overtime Not Included? This Compliance Tool Helps You Decide
Overtime Exempt or Overtime Not Included? This Compliance Tool Helps You Decide: A blog around employment and legally exempt vs non exempt. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay at time and one-half […]
Jennifer Lawrence Won’t Be Replaced in ‘The Hunger Games’ – Here’s How Much the Cast of ‘The Hunger Games’ Makes
Jennifer Lawrence Won’t Be Replaced in ‘The Hunger Games’ – Here’s How Much the Cast of ‘The Hunger Games’ Makes: A blog about the cast of The Hunger Games and their salaries. Katniss Everdeen is one of the most iconic characters in modern cinema, and since her arrival in 2012, Jennifer Lawrence has been almost […]
What Don Draper Does With His Spare Time
A blog about what a person like Don Draper would do with his spare time if he were a real person. Don Draper is the fictional lead character of the AMC television series Mad Men—a show about advertising executives in New York City in the 1960s. I wish to call your attention to a very […]
What’s the Best Way to do a Stanislavski Method Cold Read?
I was lucky enough to do a cold read with the great acting coach Larry Moss. He had some great ideas and I thought this would be a good place to share them. We’ll use the same scene as in my previous post, What’s the Best Way to do a Stanislavski Method Cold Read? The […]
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sherlock Holmes
The most popular character of all time is without a doubt Sherlock Holmes. His name and details about his past have been explored by fans for over 100 years now. There’s very little about him that hasn’t already been analyzed, but here are 7 things you probably didn’t know about Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes was […]
Leonardo DiCaprio or Matt Damon? Why They’re Both Great to Work With
Leonardo DiCaprio hasn’t won an Oscar, but he is one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. His movies have grossed more than $2 billion at the box office worldwide, and DiCaprio has made a career out of tackling all sorts of roles. Matt Damon hasn’t won an Oscar either — yet. He has been […]
Are Black Actors Hard to Work With? Why do producers and directors keep casting them?
Hollywood is a notoriously conservative and risk-averse industry. So why do producers and directors repeatedly cast Black actors in movies? Are they just that good? The answer may be more complicated than it appears on the surface. The African-American community has long been angered by the portrayal of Black people in Hollywood films. From the […]
10 Tips to Rise Above the Rest
http://www.utahagen.com/ The websites layout is very clean and attractive. The layout of the website is focused around 10 tips for a successful life in acting. The website is for aspiring actors and has a blog section with articles to guide the reader through what it takes to be successful in the industry. The website has […]