On the suggestion of a friend, B.A.B.E (Begin Acting, Believe Everything) started all of a year ago with this post ‘So Who Am I‘. It was simple enough writing a blog every few weeks. I just pick relevant topics that acting friends are discussing from week to week. It also helps me because it gives […]
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Like totally rad dude… remember when we said that as kids! Ahh, maybe that was just me. Anyway, RADA is offering rad acting courses (I promise I’ll stop using that word now) and if you are a newbie to the acting scene this is definitely worth considering. Click on the picture so see the full […]
Part 2 Last week we heard from two very talented actors about how they use twitter, and today we will hear from three more. As we know acting is about networking, talking, sharing, attending, working and planning and twitter provides just one more piece of armour to help you do that and stay on […]
Part 1 Yes this is only part one as we have another few tweet experts joining us in my later blogs! I’ve decided it’s Christmas in July and to celebrate I’ve hit up some of Santas little twitter helpers to give me their insight into making twitter work for you, the actor. Did you know […]
CourageIs knowing when to keep pushing even after you think you’ve come to the endIt is knowing to call someone when you need to refocusIt is accepting a challenge from someone who knows us well and knows when we need to be pushed.It is being brave enough to constantly question your motives to ensure they […]
So my fellow B.A.B.E.s it is about time we talked about the magic S words.. Safety, security, sanity! This is an industry that does have a dark side – casting couch stories and not so nice people masquerading as professional ‘casting directors’, ‘producers’ and ‘directors’. When you are new to the industry (and even when […]
It’s a funny old world sometimes. We hit these highs that feel like we are soaring through the clouds and then bam, we come down again like a popped helium balloon. It’s a crazy ride. But one I would hate to miss out on. see no evil, hear no evil And in an interesting turn […]
Ladies and gentlemen. It is that time again. When Cannes Film Festival takes a hold of the world and we all get ready for the mayhem that ensues. I’d like to take you through a few of the things to consider with your imminent arrival at one of the most sought after acting work holiday’s…slah […]
Some of you may remember a previous blog I wrote ‘Babe meets Bernard‘ last year after I attended the incredible Masterclass by Bernard Hiller here in London. Well the great news is he is coming back. So if you know you need a kick in the pants to get your acting momentum up or to […]
“Be realistic: always wish what is impossible” ~Paolo Coelho There’s a song I listen to often and the lyrics go “if this is it, all we have, I know I’ve done all we can”. (Newton Faulkner) Is that you?If I walked up to you tomorrow and said, “Hey Sara, how’s acting going?” would you be really […]