Mae Ross Vlog-Blog

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...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhmcVVTS3mI 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...

https://youtu.be/catqN48TBUw 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...

  As an actor, I always say that it’s 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,...

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...

  If you are starting out as a commercial actor, you may have heard the word “copy,” which specifically refers to commercial copy.  In short, copy -- in the case of an advertisement for TV, radio, internet, or any form of media -- is the actor’s...