Biff Monologue (Act Two)
Death of a Salesman (1949) by Arthur Miller is one of the greatest plays of all time. Despite being close to a century old, it tackles the American Dream peerlessly—warning against belief and trust in...
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Costume for Actors
You can tell a lot about a character from the clothes they wear. A crown on a head can signify royalty, just as a patch on the knee of a pair of jeans might allude...
How do I Start Writing a Short Film?
“How do I start writing a short film?” Simple! You think up an idea, punch out a coupla drafts, get some friends to read it out loud, and- “No no no, how do I start?...
A/B Scenes for Actors
A: “Hi.” B: “Hi.” What just happened? Are these people two friends seeing each other for the first time since the summer break, or a condemned (but innocent) criminal greeting his smiling executioner? The joy...
Essential Films for Actors to Watch
In a world of crowded streaming services and a glut of content, it’s never been harder to pick what to watch of a night. New or old? Good or bad? Comedy or six hour documentary...
Scenes for Four Actors
A strange monologue about a murdered teddy bear. The tense exchange between a faded rockstar and a super-fan. A screwball three-hander set at a bloody crime scene. Here at StageMilk, we’ve provided a wealth of...
Rhythm and Pace in Acting
Whether it’s in the banter between friends, the rapid movement of a fight scene or the agonising pause before a jump scare, rhythm and pace in acting are foundational elements of drama and storytelling. Just...
How to Discover Character Relationships
Scenario: you’ve just been handed a brand new scene—a two-hander set in an empty room. One character wants to borrow some money, the other wishes the last loan they gave to be paid back in...
The Importance of Awards Season
The Academy Awards are almost upon us! Are you excited? Have you got your viewing party planned and your personal picks ready to cheer or defend? Awards season is a big fixture on any entertainer’s...
Acting Lessons from “Poor Things”
Poor Things was one of the strangest, most original films to come out of 2023. A sharp-as-hell script, unmatched production design and all brought together by one of the best directors working in the business....