Category Archives: Opinion

Have a fallback position

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Matt D

This will be a short but sweet update. I was about to pull the trigger on a class with a major casting director with whom I have long wanted to establish a connection. But then something wonderful happened– I booked … Continue reading →

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What can Alice Ghostley teach us about type?

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Matt D

“Type” is such a dirty word amongst actors. If you haven’t encountered it before, “type” refers to a usually narrow description of roles that an actor can play particularly well and is cast in often. You might be a loving … Continue reading →

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Crafty Acts to improve your Acting Craft

Posted on September 21, 2007 by admin

Well, here we are…Fall is upon us in this back-to-school season where money always seems to be a little tight. We overspent on that summer trip, we didn’t budget enough for the school supplies, we realize that old winter coat … Continue reading →

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What can Paul Haggis teach us about acting?

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Matt D

Once more cnn.com comes through with an interesting article that I feel contains an important lesson for we actors. The link is here: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/19/film.paulhaggis.ap/index.html Paul Haggis, if you don’t know, is a screenwriter and director. The article talks about how … Continue reading →

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What can Jeff Lindsay teach us about acting?

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Matt D

An interesting article appeared today on CNN– an interview with Jeff Lindsay, the creator of the relatively new television series “Dexter,” about a serial killer that kills serial killers. The show is based on a popular series of books. CNN … Continue reading →

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