Tips for Actors

Community of actors who care about the quality of the work. Networking, learning and helping actors of all colors and stripes be the best they can be.

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Been a while since I’ve been to X. Just like taking a (sometimes necessary) break from acting, it can be hard dipping the toes back in. Here we go: DO something today. A walk, some breathing/stretching. Start small or GO BIG. Best part is YOU make the rules!! #betteracting

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

@Joe_Chapleau @TipsOnActing Truth. It’s hard for me to personally explain my thoughts. 3?: Prep, Timeliness, be confident (Even if you need to fake it until it’s real)!!

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Success = working so much you don’t notice how busy you are. Even better, if you’re making ANY money on early gigs, there’s no better feeling. THAT IS MAKING IT!! Stay up and stay focused!!

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

It’s hard to keep going. After too much time working gig jobs for no money, barely able to survive; Then you see peers start to get commercials and star in studio shows. The hard part is 1) being genuinely happy for others’ success, and 2) staying confident in your own abilities.

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Greg Sims is giving some great audition advice!! Check out his YouTube: One Honest Thing (Acting/Audition Tips) https://t.co/BVRkq8H7MA via @YouTube. #betteracting #actorslife #dosomethingeveryday #SAG #theater #theaterInLA

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

@dylanmadd is tuning his networking skills and keeping in shape!! What are you doing to stay ready?? Share with us ! #betteracting #actorslife #dosomethingeveryday #sagaftra #theater

[BatMadd @DylanMadd]

@BetterActing Lists. I make lists every day: Contacts made, communications, new shows I want to watch & who’s making them/casting them. And I think it’s my job to stay in good physical shape. #actorslife #betteracting #sagaftra #actorsequity

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

There is SO MUCH we can be doing. Take a day if you need. Then get back in the game. @_danicahickman used the time well. What did you do?? #betteracting #actorslife #castingcall #sagaftra #theater #dosomethingeveryday

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Big time castings are happening. If your friends are getting calls, be happy for them! Help them prep the auditions. You get what you give in this world. Your time will come. #betteracting #actorslife #sagaftra #dosomethingeveryday #theater #castingcall

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

There’s an idea that “winging it” is a talent. And that “preparation” stifles freedom. This is a misnomer and is not how anything works. If you’re great at winging it, PREPARE!! Then if anything goes sideways, you have your improv ability to use. #betteracting #actorslife

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Been on a break. But the work continues!! Tell us what you’ve done to improve yourself & your skills during the #pandemic. I leaned to play guitar!! Life long goal. What have YOU been up to? #onedayatatime #betteracting #actorslife

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

This is a very weird time for all of us. Most of the industry is shut down for a stretch. Great time to catch up on shows & movies, reading, exercise.. We can still train & prep!! Share how you’re occupying yourselves!! #betteracting #actorslife #sagaftra #WeAreInThisTogether

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

@TipsOnActing Working!!

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

It’s almost the weekend!! Going to a show? Performing? Staying in with a book/play/movie? Making content? Knowledge = power. Any of those is ‘staying involved’ #dosomethingeveryday #actorslife #betteracting #theater #film Enjoy your weekend!!

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

The script work is done before showing up (early!). Be courteous, but focused. It’s less a social call than a job interview.

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

So true. If there was 1 way to break into the business, everyone would do it & be successful. It’s very important to have a solid foundation. It’s hard to throw yourself into a performance while you’re unsure how to pay basic bills. #actorslife #sagaftra

[laurie records casting @laurierecords]

I'm 1 million percent behind actors having great, flexible day jobs. I think (I hope) the stigma is going away. There are a lot of pros to having steady income coming in while you are building your career.

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Fun short acting lesson: Ian McKellen Explains The Difference Between Acting on Stage and In Movi... https://t.co/CG8KIn0WIa via @YouTube #actorslife #SAGAFTRA #LAtheatre #betteracting

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Discipline is hard. But it’s the main thing - THE ONLY THING!! Pros COME CORRECT! Be prepared (on time, warmed up, off-book, script handy, a working pencil, basic blocking). #actorslife #betteracting #theater #SAGAFTRA #actorsequity

[Tips for Actors @BetterActing]

Common complaint: “WHY ISN’T MY AGENT GETTING ME MORE AUDITIONS?!?” Agent/Mgr/Rep makes +/-15% of your earnings. That means they should do 15% of the work. The other 85% is YOUR PART!! Community: Share what you do to stay active!! #actorslife #betteracting #SAGAFTRA #actorsequity

[Backstage @Backstage]

Straight acting vs character acting https://t.co/TEgP7hhvwW