FREE CLASS with J.D. Lewis, Founder & Artistic Director of The Actor’s Lab

FREE CLASS with J.D. Lewis, Founder & Artistic Director of The Actor’s Lab

Acting Pointers, Acting Workshops, Audition Pointers, Finding an Agent, Networking, Portfolio Suggestions
[one-half-first] The 10 things you need to know as an actor to take your career to the next level Have you been spinning you wheels and feeling like you aren’t moving forward with your Career Goals? Join one of the Top Acting Coaches in America and as he gives you the key to moving forward in leaps and bounds in your acting career! You don’t want to miss this Zoom Class filled with valuable information to help make your acting career skyrocket! Established by J.D. Lewis in 1990, the Lab has been home to many of the top names in the industry. [/one-half-first] [one-half] When And Where: Thursday, August 25th 6PM For Zoom Link, You must R.S.V.P. Call (310) 621-3900 or complete this form: [wpforms id="4054"] [/one-half]
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Five for Friday – Keeping Your Vibe Up

Five for Friday – Keeping Your Vibe Up

Acting Pointers, Five For Friday Series
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://theactorslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FiveForFriday-Session-Five-720-1.mp4" poster="https://theactorslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VideoPoster-5-4-Friday-Session4.png"][/video]   Surround yourself with positive people with a great outlook that make you feel successful when you are around them. Avoid spending time with the people that bitch and complain about how things aren’t working for them.  They are preaching a self-fulfilling prophesy.  Being around like-minded, positive people helps you keep your vibe up. Work on keeping your Vibe up every day. Go to the ‘gym of your positive attitude’.  Find a routine or ritual that you do daily that keeps you in the right frame of mind, whether journaling, affirmations, meditation, prayer, reading empowering books, etc. Find your artistic tribe. Find an acting studio to work out at, where they support and encourage you… and push you to your full potential.  Having an artistic…
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Five Tips For Finding Good Training

Five Tips For Finding Good Training

Acting Pointers, Five For Friday Series
[video width="640" height="360" mp4="https://theactorslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FiveForFriday-Session-Four-480.mp4" poster="https://theactorslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VideoPoster-5-4-Friday-Session4.png"][/video]   1. Research reputable coaches and studios. Anyone can hang a shingle up and claim to teach acting. Check IMDb and also ask for industry referrals. You can always reach out to agents and managers over the phone and ask their opinions. Google acting coaches and studios to make sure they are legit. 2. Interview the studio. It’s where you will be spending your time and money. Choose a studio where there are working actors training there. It’s important to surround yourself with other working actors who are serious in the pursuit of the craft. 3. Make sure they have a ‘tried and true’ approach to the craft. Learning a craft of acting is essential. It’s an approach to the work that you can apply…
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5 For Friday | 01•28•2021

5 For Friday | 01•28•2021

Acting Pointers, Finding an Agent, Five For Friday Series, Networking, Portfolio Suggestions
Five for Fridays – Tips for the Working Actor [video width="640" height="360" mp4="http://theactorslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FiveForFriday-Session-Three-Smaller.mp4" poster="http://theactorslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Poster-03.png"][/video]   Believe in Yourself – I know this seems basic but it is the cornerstone for working as an actor.  Do everything you can to build strong self-worth as an artist.  Suggested ways of strengthening your belief: affirmations, meditation, repetition, prayer, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, journaling, reading self-help books, positive self-talk.  Find whatever makes you feel empowered as an actor, which includes working diligently on your craft, surrounding yourself with positive people, and taking care of yourself both physically and emotionally. Define Your Cast-ability – Defining who you are in the scheme of the industry is essential. That does not mean that you limit your scope as an actor, type-cast yourself or put yourself in a box.  It…
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Defining Your Castability

Defining Your Castability

Acting Pointers, Audition Pointers, Networking
Defining your castability, and a pinpoint on the horizon! One of the first questions I ask an actor is, “What do you think your castability is?” I’m always surprised when they aren’t sure. That’s like a door to door salesman arriving at your house and not knowing what he or she is selling. In my 28 years of coaching, one thing I know that is paramount in an actor’s career is knowing their castability. So often actors say that they’ll play anything… whatever comes their way. Knowing what you are selling is of the utmost importance. (more…)
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