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Should Creatives Have a Plan B?
1. The Creative Dilemma Throughout my career I’ve been torn between two voices. One says, “If you want to make…
The Self-Tape Guide: An Actor’s Guide to Truth on Camera
Making a good self-tape isn’t about recording the perfect scene. It’s about making the viewer believe you in a filmic…
Why Tilly Norwood Made Me Rethink My Acting Career
Last week, our Romeo & Juliet production premiered at Folkteatern. That first night reminded me why theatre exists at all…
Mercutio’s Queen Mab Monologue Explained: Shakespeare’s Lesson on Art
We’re three weeks into rehearsals at Folkteatern in Gothenburg. I’m playing Mercutio in a new Swedish translation of Romeo &…
Life As A Freelance Actor: What It’s Really Like
Dreaming of a freelance acting career? This Is Not a “How to Get an Agent” Guide. Neither is it one…
AI for Actors: A Gamechanger for Self-Tapes?
The other day, I got a call from a casting director. She wanted me record a self-tape for the lead…
Headshots for Actors: Guide for a Standout Portfolio
Most actors fill their Instagram pages with photos, from professional and sometimes… not-so-professional occasions from their lives. While posting photos…
Secrets for Actors: What Drama Schools Don’t Tell You
It’s opening night. The lights dim and the mumbling from the audience vanishes into silence. Finally, the curtain rises. Your…