Last-minute auditions are part of the job description, but sometimes when the call comes in for the one you’ve really had your heart set on, chemical reactions in the brain…
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There are no bonus points awarded for those who struggle the most or have the hardest time. Becoming a working actor does take drive and determination, passion plus practice, and…
Let’s talk comedy! Comedy is like drama in some ways, but with even higher stakes and urgency. Comedy is essentially a celebration of the deeply rooted, awkward, and/or contradicting feelings…
Whether you’re a writer or not, the stories you’ve accumulated throughout your life want to be told. Isn’t that why you decided to become an actor? You have lived through…
One of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself in life, and in the entertainment industry specifically, is to get on your own team. Become your own best…
It’s a great idea to get to know the show you’re auditioning for, and all the more so in the age of self-tapes. When you do your homework, it shines…
Figuring out what your character wants is one thing; once you’ve sorted that out, you must discover how you will go about getting it. In most interactions, humans end up…
Who are you, What do you want, Where are you, When is this taking place, and Why is this scene in the piece? Doing this work will help you…
Even pre-pandemic, Shari Shaw Studios has been a proponent of self-taping. Preparing a self-tape can be a very freeing and flexible way to audition. You get to take as much…
Be consistent in bringing your winning personality alongside your top-notch acting skills to auditions, and people will remember you. Think of your audition as an opportunity to book the room. …