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How did you get into acting? Mostly, actors spend many years cultivating their craft and industry relationships, making sacrifices and going on countless auditions in pursuit of acting work. However, some find themselves in the spotlight. Here's 3 actors who seem to have stumbled into a career in acting:
https://castingfrontier.com/blog/3-actors-who-stumbled-into-acting/
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An important innovator of 20th century theater, Viola Spolin is often called the “mother of modern improvisation.” Spolin created directorial techniques to help actors focus on the present moment and make creative choices through improvisation. Read on to learn more of her techniques:
https://castingfrontier.com/blog/viola-spolins-improv-method/
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The amazing acting coach, Roy London (whose students included Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt, Michelle Pfieffer, Famke Janssen & Faye Dunaway to name a few) who died in 1993 had a profound impact on many actors, some of whom have recently thanked him in their Golden Globes and Oscars acceptance speeches. Here are some of the lessons they learned from Roy:
https://castingfrontier.com/blog/actors-remember-the-legendary-acting-teacher-roy-london/
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Actress Sharon Stone. Photo credit: Paolo Bona / Shutterstock.com
Actors are often told to make “strong choices” to elevate their performances. But what exactly does that mean? Award-winning acting coach Kimberly Jentzen, founder of The Jentzen Technique based in Los Angeles and author of the book “Acting with Impact,” offers five tips to guide actors in their pursuit of making strong choices:
https://castingfrontier.com/blog/acting-coach-kimberly-jentzen-on-making-strong-choices/
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Although rejection is one of the toughest aspects of the field, it’s important to accept it as part of the business, and not let it dampen your spirit. Here are some quotes from famous thespians on the subject and some ideas on how to overcome it:
https://castingfrontier.com/blog/15-famous-actors-on-rejection/
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Mark Rylance has given consistently powerful performances on both stage and screen for decades. In turn, the “Bridge of Spies” actor has been awarded with an Oscar, three Tonys, and two Laurence Olivier Awards. Here are a few memorable examples of Rylance’s creative descriptions of acting concepts:
https://castingfrontier.com/blog/mark-rylances-acting-metaphors/
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