Success In The Entertainment Business
Posted by admin in Entertainment on September 28, 2011
Success in Entertainment
I want to talk to all of you who are trying to work your way into the entertainment industry as a performer. I want to ask you firstly what is your definition of success?
Let me tell you why this is so important. Because if you don’t know what YOUR definition of success is, then YOU won’t know when you have ‘made it’. You also put yourself in the uncomfortable position of not knowing how to get there! How do you get from your home in Basildon, Essex, to Florida USA if you don’t know where it is, what roads to take to the airport, what flight to catch and at what time? You wouldn’t plan your journey so badly so don’t plan your career so badly.
Secondly I want you to be totally honest about your talent, your artistry, your work rate, your commitment and your dedication to your goal success. Do you have the talent to become a million selling artist? It’s no good saying I will grow along the way. Are you good enough now? Do you have the presence and the confidence of a million selling artist/band now??? If your ‘honest’ answer is not quite, then your next question should be ‘How do I get the confidence and the presence?’ With my coaching I use specific visualisation technique which enables you to ‘take on’ the confidence and the presence of any artist you admire. Techniques that can give you confidence instantly to deal with pre stage nerves. Options are out there!! Let me ask you this… Read the rest of this entry »
Take Theater Training For A Career in Entertainment Business
Posted by admin in Entertainment on September 28, 2011
If you have ever thought you would like to be an actor or an actress, you will definitely want to look into some formal theater training. The performing arts can be a minefield for amateurs, but a few acting classes from a good theater school could make all the difference in the world.
You will soon discover many levels of training in theater offered at vocational schools, trade schools, community colleges and acting schools. You can readily sign up for acting classes, dance classes and singing classes to prepare for a career in the performing arts. But, what about behind the scenes? There are also vocational classes in costume design and construction, stage and set design, technical theater, theater administration, and many more. So, it is a good idea to do some honest soul-searching before deciding what type of theater training will be right for you.
Are you more interested in learning to be an actor, or would you prefer to be in charge of the backstage area as a stage manager? The type of training required for each role can vary greatly, especially as your theater education advances into the higher levels. Beginning theater programs are very broad-based, covering all the basics, while advanced theater degrees often require you to specialize in one or more areas of the performing arts. Read the rest of this entry »