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How to Cry on Cue
Out of the many emotions you could be asked to portray, one of the more difficult ones is crying. Personally I think laughing genuinely is more difficult than crying but I’m not sure what the consensus is. Crying is a skill I worked very hard to master and there are some tricks that can be [...]
How to Join ACTRA
If you’ve read my article on joining the union and decided that you do want to then here I’ve summarized how to do just that. The first level of an ACTRA membership is an apprentice member. To get to this level you need one work permit which means you need a speaking role or stunt role in [...]
Stand-in Work: What it is and how to do it
Recently I came across a very amazing opportunity to do some temporary stand-in work for a television show pilot in Vancouver, which gave me a wonderful view into the other side of being on set in film making. The former side being acting, of which I am all too familiar with. First off, what does [...]
Film & Television or Theatre?
Film & Television or Theatre? What’s the difference? Which is better? Neither one is better than the other, but they are definitely very different! In my experience theatre acting is much more instantly satisfying, your audience and their reactions are right in front of you. There is nothing quite like putting on a really great [...]
Why I Love Extra Work
Many people seem to have a disdain for extra work that I just don’t understand. I realize that as an extra, you are not in any sort of spot light and are generally required to blend in with the background, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Being an extra offers you the [...]
Acting School?
Depending on your age you may be at a place in your life where acting school is a viable option for you, you just need to decide whether it’s worth doing. That really depends on your goals and where you want your acting career to take you. Acting school costs a lot of money and [...]
Should You Join the Union?
This is a question that many actors face at some point in their career, and it’s not always an easy one to answer. I eventually chose to take the plunge into becoming a full ACTRA member (Canada’s Union). Here I will explain what influenced my decision, and what can help you to make yours, whether [...]
