http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog For actors who enjoy discussing their craft. Sharing acting techniques, tips, and audition advice. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:10:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Actors are invariably attracted to the idea of being famous.  We crave the connection we have with an audience during a great performance, and love the rewarding praise we receive afterwards.  Maybe that's the reason why we love the idea of walking down the street and having strangers stop us and ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/27/how-to-become-famous-for-a-day/ Disney is one of the most popular entertainment companies in the world, and it is no surprise that many actors would love to work for them.  The good news is that Disney has plenty of opportunities not only for actors, but also for singers, dancers, and stunt performers.  If you live in ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/27/disney-acting-auditions/ Acting is about sharing yourself, not "getting away" from yourself.  How does that statement sit with you?  Have you fallen into the trap of trying to transform yourself into someone completely unrecognizable with every character you play?  Sometimes there is a lot of pressure from other actors to do this. The ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/24/acting-is-about-sharing-yourself/ When was the last time you saw a performance that had you mesmerized?  How would you like to give such a compelling performance, every single time?  Every great acting performance has one thing in common: the actor understands the passionate desires of the character. When preparing for a role, one of ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/23/how-to-captivate-your-audience/ As the author of the "Knock 'Em Dead Acting Technique," I am getting ready to write my next book.  It has come to my attention that many of you are looking for great humorous duet acting scripts.  I am considering compiling some original scripts into a book, which you can download ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/21/humorous-duet-acting-scripts-your-input-needed-now/ One of the most pressing problems every actor faces is not getting the roles they want.  Since it is so difficult to produce your own show (practically impossible for most struggling actors), when that "perfect" role comes along, you may find yourself desperate to get the part.  You just know ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-deal-with-audition-nerves/ One of the readers of this blog asked the question "How can I get started in acting for cheap, or even better, free?"  I thought it might be helpful to share my answer with everyone.  Here is what I told her: "Unfortunately, acting on the professional level will require some investments, such ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/19/how-to-get-started-acting-for-free/ One of the toughest things about acting classes or competitions is finding the right script.  Similar to how the American Idol judges always stress the importance of finding the right song, actors must find the script that will really help them to shine. One of the most in-demand types of scripts ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/18/how-to-find-humorous-duet-acting-scripts/ For theatre actors, one of the greatest ways to bring believability to your character is to find a bit of "business" to do. This simply means performing some physical tasks while onstage, rather than standing (or sitting) there like a bump on a log, stiffly reciting lines. So what can you ... http://www.knockemdeadacting.com/blog/2008/04/18/be-more-believable-by-adding-stage-business/