2016 was a tough year for deaths of high-profile talents in the entertainment world. Moreso than any I can recall previously. Just after Christmas, Carrie Fisher departed from us too. Recognized by most as Princess Leia in the Star Wars …
Oftentimes it’s unsettling to see shocking or previously unfathomable events happening in our day-to-day existence portrayed on the screen. Mainstream news media places a great deal of focus on seeking out sensationalized stories/events to add to their feeds & broadcasts …
I recently encountered an intriguing blog post from Philip Hernández, an accomplished actor & coach in New York, asking is ‘on-camera acting easier or harder than acting on stage?’ I considered it a bit of a trick question because there …
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The raging #OscarsSoWhite movement over the past couple weeks seems to have finally generated enough pressure to force changes within the organization that distributes the golden statue, which symbolizes the highest level of achievement in the motion picture industry. While …
Need to say goodbye to another creative, truly innovating force we were fortunate enough to have seen in our lifetime. On January 11, 2015, we lost another legendary performer. David Robert Jones, better known to the world as David Bowie, …
The topic of auditions comes up frequently amongst performers. It’s little wonder since the audition, essentially, is the interview that can get you the job or ensure it goes to someone else. In other words, getting the job you want …
A handful of Canadian actors have been fortunate enough to carve out successful careers as actors in Canada. Being able to make this claim is a dream, undoubtedly, for many of the thousands of performers who make Canada their home. …
So what makes for a successful actor? Face value? Amassing wealth? Peer recognition? Select job prospects? Acclaim? Longevity?? It’s not really a science. At risk of sounding like a self-help guru, I’ll simply say that success, like a suit, is …