http://theactingroom.com The Acting Room is a place by actors for actors. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:23:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm actually writing this post to let you all know that I've started a new company! I'm really excited to share with you all. Not to worry, I'll always write for The Acting Room, and I'll always You can't wait for your life to get started while you're trying to ... http://theactingroom.com/2010/08/05/start-your-own-company-on-the-side-while-acting/ I get many emotional reactions to my post “The Seven Reasons Why Professional Acting Training Programs Simply Aren’t Worth It.” In fact, that one post alone gets about a thousand hits a month, and brings lots of traffic to this blog. That blows my mind. I never meant ... http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/ I recently received a lovely email from a young actor/actress in the UK, wanting more advice and information about being a Christian actor, especially when you’re still in your teens and you want to “fit in.” Although I’ve tried to answer many of these questions in my previous posts: ... http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/15/staying-true-to-standards-in-the-acting-world/ I recently got an email from an actress named Candace. She has allowed me to post part of her email here, so that I can reply to her publicly. I always enjoy doing this since so many people who come to this site have the same questions. I’m taking acting, ... http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/05/can-you-live-outside-la-raise-kids-and-still-be-a-working-actress/ I recently received a question from a young actor from the UK, asking me if it was possible to get a Christian Agent, and if it was necessary. Honestly, I don’t really know the answer. I would think that of course you could find a Christian Agent. ... http://theactingroom.com/2008/12/03/using-faith-to-guide-your-acting-career/ Okay, enough complaining about bigger training programs. The question you may be asking now is, “So if you don’t think I should go to a bigger program, then what should I do? I don’t want to waste my time or money! And I just don't know if ... http://theactingroom.com/2008/12/02/to-go-to-college-or-not-to-go-to-college-that-is-the-question-part-2/ I’m writing these two part posts, in response to some fabulous comments to follow, but also because I receive so many questions regarding my post Seven Reasons Why Professional Acting Training Programs Are Simply Not Worth It. These are the basic questions I am always asked, and ... http://theactingroom.com/2008/12/02/to-go-to-college-or-not-to-go-to-college-that-is-the-question-part-1/ Besides the obvious inspirational religious or faith-based books that most people read, such as the Bible, or the Upanishads, or the Bhagavad Gita, there are so many other books I've loved and read dozens of times, which I wanted to post as recommendations, for your reading pleasure! These are ... http://theactingroom.com/2008/12/01/recommended-books-for-actors-and-artists-christian-and-inspirational/ There’s something about going to an acting class that really helps you, as a person, understand that you are not alone. Having to get up in front of a group of people, and really let go, really show all your sides, good, bad, and ugly, learning to scream, and ... http://theactingroom.com/2008/11/21/why-everyone-should-take-an-acting-class-part-2/ Anyone I’ve ever known, including myself, who’s taken any kind of acting class: whether it be a performance class, a public speaking class, an audition class, cold reading class, or an improv class, has always said it was the best thing they ever did. You might include in this ... http://theactingroom.com/2008/11/15/why-everyone-should-take-an-acting-class-part-1/