Mae Ross Vlog-Blog

As actors, we always want to be as prepared as possible for auditions, and that includes understanding how to use (and not use) audition props! When you are working on a set or in a theatre, of course, your character’s world will be full of props,...

As an actor, you’ve likely heard about the importance of commercial audition skills, such as audition buttons -- and how using buttons can really set you apart!  Buttons are great fun -- usually allow you to exercise your comedic instincts -- and are pretty standard...

As a lifelong actor and educator, I believe that we can never have enough acting special skills! I have been in this industry for over 25 years, and I have seen countless actors book fantastic commercial, film, and television roles in large part due to...

As actors, we are challenged to use our imaginations -- especially when it comes to CGI acting!  At my acting studio, 3-2-1 Acting Studio in Los Angeles, we prepare our students for a variety of on-set scenarios...

Here at my acting studio, 3-2-1- Acting Studio in Los Angeles, we equip our students with the best acting technique possible, that will prepare them for a variety of projects and settings. We want our actors to be ready not only for the audition room...

Acting monologue advice: how to choose a monologue Our students often ask for acting monologue advice, and we love to support them in selecting great monologues!  In this fantastic video lesson, master teacher John Walcutt gives some great acting monologue advice -- useful to actors of...

Social Media: First Steps for Actors If you are an actor that hasn’t yet gotten into social media, I have outlined some social media first steps for you in my video and also in this blog post! It is so important for actors to have a...

Here at 3-2-1 Acting School in Los Angeles, I do a lot of commercial acting prep with my students!  As actors, it’s important for us to have diverse skill sets. Sometimes, students come to me and say they are mostly interested in television and film...

As actors, we must exercise our voices on a daily basis -- just as athletes train and go to the gym!  At my acting studio, 3-2-1- Acting Studio in Los Angeles, we teach some very specific kids’ voice exercises in our children’s acting classes. I...

PSA is a Public Service Announcement A PSA is used to highlight a community or world wide issue and persuade individuals to take action. PSA stands for Public Service Announcement. PSAs can help shape public opinion about serious topics.  Non-profits, civic groups, voluntary organizations, charities and...