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What Was the Morrill Act? Here’s the History
Did you go to a land-grant school? If you went to, or are attending now, a public university in one of the 46 states in the U.S., chances are you did. But do you know just how these schools came to be? They were established by the Morrill Act, which was first signed into law […]
Where are Black Actors’ Black Audiences? [NYTimes Column]
On Friday morning, The New York Times’s editorial board published a column titled “Where Are Black Actors’ Black Audiences?” that took aim at the notion of the “black box office.” The column argued that Hollywood has a habit of blaming black audiences for failing to support projects starring people of color and called out the […]
Actor Prep
Hoffman Academy: Actor Prep Whether you want to be an actor for the rest of your life or just for fun, there are some things you should know. From being more confident in your auditions to going on callbacks, these are some skills and traits that will help take your acting to the next level. […]
Choosing a Voice Actor? Here’s a Closer Look at the Process
Choosing a Voice Actor? Here’s a Closer Look at the Process: A blog about the voice over industry and how it works. Whether you are searching for a voice talent for your next project or are new to the voice over world, you may be wondering what factors go into selecting a voice actor. At […]
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 […]