'The Voice is the Muscle to the Soul' – Roy Hart
Like most people, I always start things with the best of intentions and todays post is another one of those. It’s a chance for me, once a month, at least, to let you know what I’m up to! I’m terrible for keeping up with what I do, I’m one of those people who does a […]
Coming from the operatic singing background, the idea of creating your own work isn’t a new 1, but, of course, it’s 1 of the biggest things people talk about for those periods when you just don’t have work coming in, as it really helps to keep feeding that artist in us – whether that be […]
The Good When you want to get your profile started, new material for your showreel, help a mate on their project or have been out for a while and feeling rusty, student films can be a great place to gain what you need. The Bad Also, be aware that they are students, so it’s quite […]
Not sure if Clint Eastwood is the man who came up with the phrase ‘Analysis Paralysis’, but it’s worth a read of this article to understand why I say, to over analyze a script may not help you much in the end, other than look very clever, but still not get into the role. My […]
Now this post, may not be the most beautiful, but it could prove very useful to many of you out there. Like any business the more you know the people you want to work with the better, so if you are needing experience or just want to get used to networking what better places to […]
This is a short snippet on what main roles are involved in a production and best business practices when dealing with violence or sexual scenes in the entertainment industry.
I had a student the other day, ask me, ‘Do I need to go get some acting training and where?’ Or from my own point of view when is a good time to go back to your training? The longer I’ve been in the entertainment industry, the more I’ve learned that keeping my skill set […]
I remember when I 1st went to Universal Studios Theme Park with the Jaws ride – not sure it’s still there, but it terrified me, as a little girl. That theme music is what did it to me! I bet you can hear it now, if you saw it as I 1st did. Fear, such […]
I’m lucky. I grew up in the wilds of Canada. Literally, as a kid I had a huge forest out in my back yard where I played all sorts of imaginary games for hours, days on end with my friends. “So what?” You may say, well, its that imaginative world that has helped me to […]
Well, this is not an original topic but, it seems to be one I’m always battling. I seem to spend a lot of time working at the administration work of being a singer and a lot less at the actual act of singing!