Dolphin Talent’s Acting + Industry Guide

How to Use Everyday Opportunities to Practice Your Craft

Often between auditions, school and extracurricular activities, actors can find it difficult to find free time to work on their craft.  Though nothing can truly be as beneficial as training, there are several opportunities in everyday life where you can squeeze in some extra practice.

1. Use moments with long waits to memorize.  Doctor’s visits and waiting at the bus stop can be a perfect time to learn lines.

2. Practice facial expressions in the mirror as you get ready for the day.

3. When watching television, study the actor’s reactions and try to determine if it is believable. Practice a similar response that comes naturally to you if you were fed the same line.

4. In typical conversations with friends or family, sit back and just observe the interactions that take place.  How do people in specific relationships interact with each other?

5. While walking down the street or eating outside, watch people  for a while.  What are some fun habits or quirks that you notice which could bring a character to life?

6. Try to be more mindful of your own emotions and what prompts different feelings from you and others.

Just a few tips that can really help you prepare for your next role, regardless of what it may be.

-Jenn