How to Talk to An Actor Tom Keegan 1.

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How to Talk to An Actor Tom Keegan 1

How to Talk to An Actor POLL

Two Keys: Preparation & Relationship How to Talk to An Actor Two Keys: Preparation & Relationship

Acting in America: Being yourself under given circumstances How to Talk to An Actor Acting in America: Being yourself under given circumstances

90% of getting a good performance is getting the right actor. How to Talk to An Actor CASTING: 90% of getting a good performance is getting the right actor.

Prepare a Breakdown How to Talk to An Actor Cover page Name of project Info about project Contact info List of characters with gender & age Deadline for submissions

How to Talk to An Actor Sides Character description Complete scenes Key scenes Explain the previous moment Volume if required

How to Talk to An Actor videovoicebank.net

How to Talk to An Actor Other Places to Post Breakdowns: Breakdown Express L.A. Casting Casting Now NY Castings Backstage Dramalogue

Preparation and relationship: How to Talk to An Actor Preparation and relationship: Prepare, then let it go

Never give line readings. How to Talk to An Actor Never give line readings.

How to Talk to An Actor Read the script as if you have never seen it before. Look for facts and images Cross out all stage directions

How to Talk to An Actor Actions and Intentions Always use verbs that you can put a “to” in front of. Gives the actor something to do Engages them with the other character What is a win for the character? What did they come there to do?

How to Talk to An Actor An Arsenal of Actions: Through line Scene Beat

How to Talk to An Actor Personalization: Make it personal with “AS IF...” Emotional moments

How to Talk to An Actor Other choices or adjustments: Physical Circumstances Obstacles

How to Talk to An Actor Recording: Play scenes instead of lines Reflect in script Spreadsheet OK for ingame

How to Talk to An Actor The meaning of screaming: Even death has a subtext

How to Talk to An Actor Build a relationship of trust and safety

A celebrity is an actor with a lot more at stake. How to Talk to An Actor A celebrity is an actor with a lot more at stake. Be prepared!

How to Talk to An Actor Voice Director: Prepare Collaborate Review script together

How to Talk to An Actor Review

How to Talk to An Actor Q & A