DISCOVER YOUR REAL POTENTIAL
A collection of thirty brutally honest monologues, Moments of Truth delves into the minds of women and delivers the truth. Based upon real stories these monologues are presented workbook style with accompanying questions to assist the actress in developing her character and bringing more of herself to each piece. It’s like having an acting coach sitting right next to you
Actress Holly Williams, who recently jumped to behind the casting table, shares some tips.
1. Look like your headshot. When all I have to look at and remember you by is your photo, let it look like you. So much of casting is outside your control. Looking like you headshot is not one of them…
2. Make your resumes easy to read. I spent more time trying to hunt for information on your resume than I did watching your audition. Go to Paul Russell’s ACTING: MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS book, turn to page 86 and follow the industry standard. I probably missed a marvelous part of your audition because I was searching for something that I should be able to find at a glance.
3. Keep your audition material up to date. Make it a goal to keep your audition material polished and ready to go when unexpectedly requested. This is in your control (see the pattern here?).
4. Be yourself. Have fun. Don’t speak unless spoken to. Put your professional game face on. Live in the moment once your audition begins. Politely thank them for their time and leave. If they are interested in more they will ask.
Photograph by Martin Shapiro.
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Prepare to get swept off your feet by PARAMOUR, a rapturous and passionate new experience that unites the signature spectacle of Cirque du Soleil with the storytelling magic and music that define Broadway. Set in the glamorous world of Golden Age Hollywood, this groundbreaking event spins the tale of a beautiful young actress forced to choose between love and fame.
Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway venture, “Paramour,” is off to an unusually strong start at the box office, drawing large crowds to see this musical-theater-meets-acrobatics spectacle at the cavernous Lyric Theater.
Photograph by Sara Krulwich.
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Shakespeare died 400 years ago, but his influence on language and culture remains. Watch the video below.
Tourists watch an actor perform at the house where Shakespeare was born.
Actors in London perform scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
People wearing masks of the bard of Avon prepare for the parade.
Photographs by Dylan Martinez-Reuters (1); Neil Hall-Reuters (2); Leon Neal-Getty Images (3).
1. What’s your character’s origin story?
Most comic book movies begin with scenes that hint or explain where the superhero finds herself as a character at that point. Past events shape our future actions.
2. What cause is your character fighting for?
By knowing a character’s cause, you also create strong actions that are the propellers of the story.
3. What are your character’s super powers?
Your character might not have superhuman strength like the Hulk, but your character certainly does have a trait that makes her unique.
4. What are your character’s weaknesses?
All life-forms have a Kryptonite. Life is a system of checks and balances. We keep our vulnerabilities a secret so we may live to see another day.
5. What are your character’s enemies?
A good enemy is like a ruler to measure character. We have a better way to gauge a character’s capabilities thanks to her enemies.
Photograph by Noel Cruz.
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