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...
Acting Industry
Having a Sustainable Acting Career
We’ve all switched on the TV and seen some pretty bad acting. How is it possible with the number of talented actors out there, that these actors can still get work, and often lots of work, without any discernible talent?
Well, having an acting career isn’t just about talent… Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry, is vital. We break down how to tackle the acting industry on this page: articles, resources and interviews on how to have a successful acting career.
Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry is vital.
Learn how to get a better acting agent, get seen by casting directors and start landing roles. It’s important to see yourself as a business and knowledge is the first step in moving your acting business forward.
Three things to remember moving forward in your acting career:
- You’re running your own race. Don’t compare your career to other actors.
- Reputation. Be awesome to work with.
- Work hard. Doing great work will get you employed again.
Acting Industry Articles and Resources
How to Act in Video Games
If you’ve kept an eye on the articles I write, I’m sure you know by now that I’m a certified nerd. And being a certified nerd, I can tell you for certain that the video...
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...
How to Build a Good Reputation as an Actor
At the climax of Arthur Miller‘s play The Crucible, protagonist John Proctor is given a chance to save himself from hanging. All he has to do is sign his name to a false confession of...
How to Market Yourself as an Actor
One of my acting tutors used to say: “If you hate it, you need it.” It’s true for a lot of skills that can be difficult to develop as an actor, and especially true about...
Can I Play Any Character I Want To?
Right: let’s roll up our sleeves and dive into one of acting’s biggest debates. Can any actor play any character, regardless of their identity? I bet you had an answer to that question almost as...
What to Do when your Acting Career is Quiet
Nothing worse than long periods of no work, right? No self-tapes, no auditions, your agent’s portrait showing up on a carton of milk… Here at StageMilk, we understand completely. But we also know that quiet...
Do You Need a Stage Name?
So many people in Hollywood have stage names that as soon as the credits start to roll, I get trust issues. How can I be sure that you are who you say you are, “Emma”...
So You’re Thinking About Quitting Acting
Let’s start with a tough question: are you thinking about quitting acting? There’s no shame if the thought’s crossed your mind. It’s actually a fairly common question for actors—especially as a new year of rejection...
Why you Should be Acting in Student Films
Here’s a list of things student filmmakers have: great equipment, support from a film school, technical knowledge, committed collaborators and an endless supply of energy on long shoot days. Here’s what student filmmakers lack: the...