Multiple Intelligences – Are you self smart? Do you have intrapersonal intelligence?
Solara Speaks – Power ThoughtsMultiple Intelligences MI theory helps us all to appreciate that there is more to being smart than what shows up on an IQ test or “book smarts”.Episode 7: Self Smart or Intrapersonal Intelligence With guest: Performance coach & singer John Michael Ferrari Are you self smart? Do you have intrapersonal intelligence?…
Read MoreSpeak Your Lyrics Differently to make performance look real
How to make your performance Look Real by Speaking Your Lyrics Differently Speak The Words Differently Exercise: Practice speaking the lyrics as a different person or with a different accent. For example, if you are 22, speak the words as an 80 year old, as a 5 year old, as a minister, as a gang…
Read MoreAudition Hell: Limbo
THE SEVEN LEVELS OF AUDITION HELLLevel Seven: LimboBy Elias Stimac Anyone who has ever auditioned, interviewed, or been tested for any job has probably thought this at least one time – could I have done anything differently, could I have varied my approach, could I have been better? It is inevitable that you are going…
Read MoreWhat Casting Directors Do
What Casting Directors Do Ever wonder exactly what it is that casting directors do? Here’s a summary:When handed a job by a producer or director, a casting director will first make the preliminary lists of actors they think are right for the roles. Then they run those names by the producers. Next, they put out…
Read MoreChampionship Networking Tip – Are You Accountable?
If you can’t be accountable, then you can’t do business. Period. There is frankly nothing more disturbing to me than to refer a deal to someone who ultimately proves unaccountable to my client. An excuse is just another reason for failure. The definition of an excuse is to defend a broken commitment. Too many excuses…
Read MoreMultiple Intelligences – Interpersonal: To think about and understand another person
Solara Speaks – Power ThoughtsEpisode 6Interpersonal: To think about and understand another person.Special Guest: Bob Wall (“Enter the Dragon”) MI theory helps us all to appreciate that there is more to being smart than what shows up on an IQ test or “book smarts”. Welcome back to Solara Speaks: Power Thoughts, inspired by Dr. C.…
Read MoreThe Moods of Casting Directors
Little Fish in a Big Pond The Moods of Casting Directors or Casting Directors are Human They’re human just like you. They have good days and bad days. Some are always wonderful no matter how frenzied they are, and others can be totally crazed all of the time. Some use their power (the power they…
Read MoreAudition Hell: Level Six – Parting Shots
THE SEVEN LEVELS OF AUDITION HELLLevel Six: Parting ShotsWith your host, Dan Woren Lets say you make it through the actual audition. It’s not over yet! The director or casting person may have a few questions for you, they may want to hear another scene or selection, or they may request that you stick around…
Read MoreSpeak Your Lyrics to make performance look real with Pepper Jay
How to Make your Performance Look Real by Speaking Your Lyrics Speak The Words Exercise: Practice speaking the lyrics instead of singing the lyrics. What is the meaning of each lyrical phrase? How would that phrase sound if you were saying those words for real? For purposes of this exercise, be careful not to speak…
Read MoreThe Real Skinny about Dark Chocolate
Your new Actors Reporter host, Dharbi Jens One thing some of Christine Avanti’s successful clients do is have one small piece of dark chocolate (no more than 1 ounce) after a healthy PC combo meal. If you’re going to choose a sweet treat, this is your best choice, as recent studies have shown that dark…
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