Thoughts on acting, filmmaking, and the journey of starting over at 52.
Acting Tips
The author shares their acting class experiences in Atlanta, emphasizing the importance of finding good-fit instructors and complementing one's personal learning style. They discourage blindly trusting classes promoted by instructors with minimal or outdated success, instead advising the reader to scrutinize potential instructors’ records. They stress the need for dialogue with other actors and thorough research to find the right classes.
Acting Tips
The article emphasizes the importance of acting classes, even for naturals. Beyond improving acting skills, these classes offer opportunities for networking, gaining on-camera acting expertise, and adding experience to one's resume. They could lead to agency referrals, teach in-depth scene and character analysis, and foster friendships among classmates for mutual support.