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- Why Voice Over Training? by Terry J Daniel
People ask me all the time, "How do I get started in voice overs?" Great question! - How to Become an Actor by Adam Favies
If you have dreams of making it big in Hollywood than this article on how to become an actor is for you. Something that you must realize on your journey of being an actor is that you will need perseverance and passion to make it. Don't just think of being an actor as a hobby, but think of it as a career choice and treat it like it's a career. - The Truth and Pretend in Acting by Mark Westbrook
I'm talking about truthful acting and pretending. And I think I'm starting from the point that pretending always looks like pretending. - Starting an Acting Career - Essential Guidelines by Jake Cuencha
If you're interested in starting an acting career, you've likely heard that it requires an abundance of hard work and know-how; but what is it, specifically, that you need to know? Industry professionals agree on several essentials for starting an acting career, some of which are listed here: Learn from others. This is a broad directive that ranges from talking with working actors, to studying their techniques on television and cinema, to visiting their websites and other outlets. - Theatres - Redefining Culture by Anushka Jain
Performing arts such as those of drama, music and dance have been an indispensable part of Pune's culture. Theatre is the platform through which these art forms have been enhanced... - Why Would an Entertainer Decide to Book Talent? by Keith E Smith
Performers such as musicians, DJs, clowns, magicians, and other variety entertainers do a great job of providing themselves with sufficient business opportunities. If they broaden their horizons, with no much more time required, they could create more exposure for their act. The best way to do this is to book other talented acts. - LA Reality Check by Greg Vallyn
The first thing you need to ask yourself before moving to Los Angeles is why? It is huge, very crowded and parts of it are extremely dangerous. Do a reality check. - Lisa Lampanelli - The Queen of Raunchy Comedy by Robert E. Finch
In a world full of men, Lisa Lampanelli has made a name for being outspoken and a comedian with no restriction. She is known for sharp tongue and remarks. She is Comedy's 'Lovable Queen of Mean'. She was nominated for a Grammy for her CD, "Dirty Girl," in 2007. Known for saying things that most people are afraid to think, Lisa Lampanelli's raunchy, gut-busting performances are wildly popular at theatres across the U.S. and Canada. - If You Are Biffing Up Your Auditions, Maybe You Should Eat a Hostess? by Casey Zeman
How many of you watch what you eat? Staying trim to hopefully get cast. Well if you are a workout fiend like me then you will appreciate this. - Project Management - Kung Fu Theater by Kerry Wills
Growing up in New York during the 1980s, I enjoyed watching what was called "The Sunday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater" on television. This meant four hours straight of Kung Fu movies, dueling techniques, avenging deaths, dubbed voice-overs, and wonderful noises for punches and kicks. There was also the additional two hours after the movies ended when my brother and I would re-enact the movies on each other (and destroy our house in the process). This article ponders these similarities of these movies to project management to see if it can help Project Managers attain their "black belt" in managing projects. - What Does a Rat Pack Tribute Show Consist Of? by Art Poco
What makes up a Rat Pack tribute show? The general idea behind a Rat Pack tribute is to relive the magic that the original group had given us through a recreation of their antics, dialogues, personas and, most notably, their music. - Which Rat Pack Tribute Band Should You Choose? by Art Poco
There are many musical groups that play the repertoire of a Rat Pack tribute band. Whether they are playing songs recorded by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin or Sammy Davis Jr., the music remains timeless and is still popular to this day. - Rat Pack Tribute Shows - Bringing Legends Back to Life by Art Poco
If you have seen other Rat Pack shows before, you know that capturing the magic requires much more than just sheer talent, striking resemblances to the originals, and experience. Good tribute artists have to immerse themselves into the character whom they are impersonating and observe everything from the smallest twitches to the famous lines which made everyone love that member. - Rat Pack Live Show - Are Live Musicians Or Pre Recorded Backing Tracks Better? by Art Poco
Reproducing this sound for a Rat Pack tribute show live is an integral part of the show. So either you need a big band with a horn section, or pre-recorded backing tracks to make that happen. Or a combination of both. Ideally, a professional Rat Pack show should have both options available to them, for reasons I will outline below. - What Every Teen Model Should Have in Their Portfolio by Bob Pardue
Getting your teen model portfolio together can be confusing if you are a beginner. This advice includes requirements for a portfolio. - Hiring a Magician, The Real Secrets - Honesty From a Dishonest Profession by Matt Colman
With over fifteen years of experience as a professional magician in England, I am going to tip you the real secrets of hiring a high quality magician for your event, and how to avoid the low quality magicians that could actually do more damage than good to your event. Simple Magicians jargon, the three main types of magicians: A magician that performs card tricks, coin tricks and smaller tricks, 'street magic' style, up close, either around tables, or in a drinks reception/mingling environment is called a Close Up Magician, Table Magician, Strolling Magician or even a Street Magician. - The Importance of Good Speech by Hassan Faraz
Long hours of study and rehearsal, and the best of good intentions, will bring only limited success if a reading seems stilted and unconvincing. Good reading of dialogue has the quality and the effect of real conversation. It is lively and expressive, varied and interesting. A conversationally spoken line has a certain ring of the genuine and the normal which an obviously recited speech always lacks; it is without the exaggerated artificiality and the unreal monotony of mechanical declamation. A good actor gives the impression that he is thinking and uttering ideas for the first time, not merely repeating memorized words. - Globalizing Performing Artists Careers and Performances by Kenny Beck
Of course it's understandable when people crock their heads and perk their ears up a bit, as if they didn't hear me the first time. "Globalizing" artists careers is what I said and that's exactly what I meant. It stands to reason that this is the next natural step in the "evolution" of entertainment. Think about it. - Why is Wicked Running For So Long? How Do People Find Tickets? by Hal Johnson
Broadway tickets aren't usually expensive. The problem is that the ticket exchanges too many hands before it gets to you. Large networks of brokers get hold of most of the Broadway show tickets and then sell them only when the demand is very high. This is how they get to make huge profits and this is one reason why the tickets are so expensive. - Singing Courses - Which Ones Have the X Factor? by Kenneth Eden
With the costs of conventional singing lessons going through the roof, coupled with the economic downturn we are in currently, more and more vocalists are turning away from live coaching, and going the route of using online singing coach software. But, is that a good idea? - Learn How to Get Back Into Theater! by James Dobbs
Where you into theater as a child or a young adult and sort of just lost touch with it? Let me tell you how I got back into theater! - Can I Learn to Sing Rock? by Ty Samuelson
Do you wonder, "Can I learn to Sing rock music?" Do you have dreams of spandex and adoring fans? Are you a classically trained singer who wants to explore their edgy side? - Are Smoking, Drugs Or Drinking a No-No For Singers? How a Singer's Vocal Health is Affected by Kelly K.
A singer uses their human body as an musical instrument & thus it is crucial for a singer to remain in the best health possible. Smoking, marijuana, drugs and alcohol are all known to affect the human body. For singers, these factors have a very huge impact upon their vocal cords, singing voice & musical ability. - Ljubljana Darling! by Patrick Byrne
Slovenia upholds its traditions and culture; strongly and passionately. This has helped Slovenia forge its own unique cultural identity. - Get in Your Mix-Voice & Out-Of-Head Voice - Successful Commercial Singing Voice by Kelly K.
The majority of classically-trained singers working in theater & Broadway have a natural, pure, rich & full head voice. Many female singers as well- despite whether they maybe classical or commercial singer have a singing voice that has a tendency to weigh down towards the head voice. - How to Do a Magic Trick - Step by Step Magic Tricks by Christopher Haynes
A classic levitation magic trick can be a terrifyingly realistic magic trick, which employs much of its technique from optical illusion. Seeing a person being lifted into thin air can seem quite impossible, and will leave the audience dumbfounded and amazed by your amazing magic skills. However, through some practice, you can learn how to do a magic trick. You can learn the classic levitation magic trick by yourself. Here are six easy steps on how you can achieve this seemingly impossible trick. - Auditions That Last - How to Make a First Impression That Lasts by Nick T. Clark
So you go for that audition - you don't get it. You go to another. You don't get that part either. You go to just one more and zing - the part is yours. Is it because you acted or sang better than the others? Maybe. But just maybe you walked in like you owned that part working from your past two auditions and hammered the role. - How to Become a Better Dancer by Anthony Le
Dancing is 90% confidence 10% technical form. Dancing is a matter of how you express yourself on the dance floor, and how you don't need approval from others. It's powerful. Girls love a guy that can dance and sometimes may be even intimidated by it. If you like to go clubbing and want to hit the dance clubs, there's a lot of preparation that needs to take place. - How to Express Your Own Personal Style - 5 Helpful Tips by GK Eckert
Discovering your personal style is a form of expressing yourself. It can be a lot of fun and if you are in the entertainment business, it's a good thing to think about. Follow these tips and begin to express your own personal style. - Break Into Hollywood - Work As a Movie Set Extra by Katelyn Smith
We often take for granted all the people that fill the backgrounds and sets of every movie and television show. Yet these people are carefully chosen and strategically placed by the director and casting people on the set of the movie or show.
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