To the Actor – Discovering the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique
Michael Chekhov (nephew of playwright Anton Chekhov) wrote one of the best books on acting you can read, “To the Actor.” Chekhov understood the path an actor takes to fulfill their desire to be the best actor they can be and found ways to help actors develop and improve their work.
Becoming an Audiobook Narrator
In PerformInk’s series “The Craft”, we invite professionals in the educational field to discuss the benefits and/or the history behind the craft they teach. To read past blogs click here. By Kevin Theis Whenever I meet someone who is considering getting into the audiobook industry as a narrator, I always make...
Meisner and the Art of Communication
The 1st lesson of the Meisner Technique begins with communication. It is introduced through the repetition exercise, and its importance never goes away.
Liberate Your Acting with Movement Training
In PerformInk’s series The Craft, we invite professionals in the educational field to discuss the benefits and the history behind the craft they teach. To read past blogs click here. By Laura Sturm As a young actor, the first time someone told me I needed to take a Movement class,...
Why Take An Acting Class
In PerformInk’s series The Craft, we invite professionals in the educational field to discuss the benefits and the history behind the craft they teach. To read past blogs click here. Why Take An Acting Class? By Richard Poole co-founder of The Gatley/Poole Conservatory Why take an acting class? This is...
The Benefits of Vocal Training
As an actor, you’ve spent countless hours studying Stanislavski, Meisner technique, and Shakespeare. And, of course, if you’re a dancer, you’re extremely well-versed in ballet, tap and modern dance. Have you spent much time investing in your singing voice?