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An Anthropologie Treasure Hunt. (Or Why Imagination Matters)

It was a Tuesday at 3pm. And much like every Tuesday at 3pm, I had dreams. Dreams of sitting at my table with a coffee and the newest anthropologie catalogue, gazing at a laced funnel neck bell-sleeved pullover. (Too many descriptors, anthro. Whatever. I still want it.) OH! Or this! This tutu is perfect for say,  leaning against the crumbling …

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Auditioning with Kids

Hey actors! Today we’re gonna talk about auditioning for commercials and television with a very particular kind of person. You show up for your audition, and you’re assigned a partner. Does he/she fit any of the following criteria? – Is 48 inches tall or less?– Is demanding chocolate milk?– Knows all the lyrics to “Let It Go” …

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Adult script acting class in Phoenix: Matthew Dearing coaching a full room of adult students on camera at Dearing Acting Studio

Arizona Headshots and Photographers

Hey actors! A question we get asked all the time at the studio is “Where can I find good head shots?” Lucky for Arizona locals, there are some phenomenal local photographers who will give you a beautiful result! There are lots of photographers we recommend, and we’re always adding to the list as we discover …

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Finding The Commercial Read!

You guys know me. I love commercials. They are the lions share of my work, and I like it that way. I enjoy the flexibility of commercial/industrial work. I love that commercials have become theatrical and clever. It’s just the right kind of career for me. (Yours truly, atop a noble steed filming a commercial for the …

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Auditioning With A Partner

Hey actors! Me again. So, we all know that Improv skills are supremely important. Improvisation is prevalent in the casting room, and it is a many-headed-hydra-beast. You might be auditioning alone, reacting non-verbally to someone or something. You might be auditioning alone, speaking to the casting director or a reader. You might be speaking to …

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Finding Auditions Near Me

Actors often ask, “where can I find auditions near me?” Today we are going to answer that question. Contents of blog article: Different types of auditions Actor representation The role geography plays in auditioning Finding work AUDITION TYPES If I want to know how to connect with auditions near me, first it’s important to understand …

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Do I Need A Demo Reel?

“Do I really need a demo reel to get started?” We get asked this question a lot. So today, we’re gonna talk about it. Do you need a demo reel to get started in a minor market like Arizona? No. You don’t. Okay, that’s the blog for today. Thanks for reading. I kid, I kid. …

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How To Take Your Little To An Audition

May I brag for a hot second? Of course I can. It’s my blog. My little dude Jack has turned into a booking monster this year. He’s so much cooler than I am, guys. He’s had three large commercial jobs in the last month. Matthew and I have adopted a technique as coaches (and now …

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Dressing The Part: Commercial Mom

Hey actors! We get asked a lot here at the studio about dressing for an audition. So today, we’re gonna talk about it. First of all, conventional wisdom suggests that you never dress for the role, but rather suggest it. I just wanted to get that out right at the top, in case I lose …

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Make Noise.

Let out a yawn. Do it. It feels fantastic. Now do a another one. Bigger this time. Really let a sound go. It’s amazing how much sound we can make with such little effort or strain. We were created to make sound, to send ideas with fluidity and ease. But most of us don’t. The …

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