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Here is a great tip on how to ace casting director interviews. This casting director interview could happen in almost any audition and especially with commercial auditions. The interview is for them to get to know you as a person. It may be the casting...
What does it mean to “stay in character”? When you stay in character you extend the moment and maintain the illusion that the scene you’re in is real. It helps your audience forget their worries and invites them into the wonderful world of make-believe storytelling. Think...
When it comes to acting, reactions are key! We at 3-2-1- Acting Studios in Los Angeles support our students in developing strong listening and reaction skills so that they can be more present in scenes and in the audition room. Our students learn about acting...
At 3-2-1 Acting Studios in Los Angeles, we teach cue card techniques to actors who are preparing for commercial auditions. When you attend commercial auditions, while you may be sent a script in advance, you are expected to reference a cue card while in the...
If you are seeking improv training advice, you’ve come to the right place! Improv training is a fantastic way to free up your impulses and instincts as a performer; it’s also a ton of fun. At 3-2-1 Acting Studios in Los Angeles, we do offer...
Did you know that one of the best gifts you can give to a director and editor is a strong take of you in a state of connected, active listening? You don’t need all of the lines to make an impact. Here are some reasons...
As an actor, it’s always wonderful to get to know and appreciate editors – and to even watch an editor at work so that you can understand the importance of acting continuity when filming multiple takes on set. Continuity in filmmaking is, basically, what it sounds...
Here at 3-2-1 Acting Studios in Los Angeles, we have taught scene preparation techniques to hundreds of students, both online and in person. We always start out by teaching our acting students how to break down a script. Before diving into scene work and even...
Here are some acting tips for developing characters: Think the thoughts of the character This is one of the foundational steps in developing characters. You must be thinking the thoughts of your character in order to bring your character to life. This especially applies to the “moment...
Here are some commercial acting basics for a believable performance: Create a backstory Before you start learning your lines or your monologue, use that wonderful imagination of yours to create a backstory so that you can really cultivate your character. Who are you? How old are you? Where...