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Dolphin Talent’s Fall 2009 Advanced Miami Acting Class

sarahll — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:05:14 +0000

That’s right…we are back for another semester.

We are very excited for a semester full of acting for the camera, character development, scene work from our up and coming Feature films, mock castings, etc.

We have a wonderful and talented group of tweens and teens from the greater Miami area and are sure to have tons of success stories…

TV / Film Acting Resume – Template

sarahll — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:24:34 +0000

We have been receiving many requests for a template of what a resume for TV / Film acting should look like.

Without further ado (drum roll, please) – you may find it here:

TV/Film Acting Resume Template

Enjoy!

Did you know that every scene you will ever act begins in the middle?

sarahll — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:54:18 +0000

Every scene you will ever act begins in the middle, and it is up to you, the actor, to provide what comes before. This is true at all points in the script (beginning, middle or end). Something always precedes what you are doing.

It is vital that you know where you are coming from – both physically and mentally. The more specific and the more focused this moment is, the better the entire scene will be.

The moment before doesn’t have to be literally the “moment before”, it can be revisiting years ago – anything to get your feelings propelled and to get you to where you are now.

As an actor, you want the moment before to leave an impression, and you want it to be the right one. That requires the right moment before and to be fully emotionally committed to this moment.

It is difficult to do any reading and preparation of the scene without creating this moment before, since it fuels your goals and motivation in the current moment you are in.

We’re all a bunch of characters!

dolphintalent — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:38:08 +0000

What is Character?
To be a “good” actor you have to stop acting and become your character. If you don’t believe you are the character, then the audience sure won’t!

Dissecting a Character
Detail is key when creating character. All professional actors and screenwriters created detailed biographies and legends on their characters in order to create as much personality as possible.

As an actor, you must always be able to answer the following questions (on the spot) for every character you are to ever play (whether it be in a scene, monologues, commercial, etc.):

• Who are you? (Name, age, back story, etc.)

• Who are you speaking to?

• What is your goal?
• In EVERY scene a character always has something they want to accomplish or somewhere they want to end up, otherwise the scene would serve no purpose and would not advance the plot.

• Where are you? (Date, season, location, etc.)

• Why are you speaking? Why are you here?