Acting in the Age of Social Media
How social media affects actors’ attention, creativity, and emotional depth. A look at the impact of digital habits on film and television acting training, self-tapes, and performance.
Hard Work vs Talent vs Luck in — and the Myth of Manifesting
Hard work vs talent vs luck in acting explained by a veteran acting coach. Learn what actors can control, what they can’t, and how discipline builds real careers.
Why Actors Are Never the Same Twice
Actors often feel pressure to “lock in” a performance: hit the same beats, deliver the same energy, repeat what “worked” in rehearsal. But here’s the truth—you can’t ever repeat exactly. And that’s not a weakness. It’s your greatest strength. Every time you step into a scene, you are a different person than you were a moment […]
Chemical Conflict: Fueling Authentic Performance
For generations, actors have been trained to chase objectives, verbs, and intentions. What do you want? What’s in your way? What are you going to do to get it? This approach made sense when plays were written in neat cause-and-effect structures. But today’s writing—and today’s audience—demands something more layered, more relative, less predictable, especially in film […]
The Words You Use Are Directing You
How “Audition” Language Can Shut Down Creativity—or Generate It—Before You Ever Hit Record I’m going to make a claim that will sound overly simple until you test it in your own body: Most actors don’t do their best work because they lack ability. They don’t do their best work because the language they’re using turns […]
Breathing Through Transitions: The Actor’s Anchor
There’s a moment that unnerves almost every actor—not the big audition, not the table read, not even opening night. It’s the small, quiet transition between lines, between thoughts, between actions. That’s where doubt creeps in. That’s where fear whispers: What if the next thing I say sounds stupid? What if they laugh? What if I freeze? […]
The Three Faiths of Acting
Actors are told to “be truthful,” but that advice often fails in auditions. Learn how faith in self, partner, and script supports real work.
Should I Join the Union? (A Canadian Actor’s Perspective)
At some point in every Canadian actor’s journey, the question comes up: Should I join the union? In Canada, that usually means ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) for film, TV, and digital media, or Equity (Canadian Actors’ Equity Association) for stage and live performance. Joining is a milestone. It changes how […]
Youth Acting Classes for Film & TV: Why LB Acting Studio Is Different
At LB Acting Studio, we train young actors for the real demands of film and television, plain and simple. Whether your child is just starting out or already auditioning, our youth acting classes help build the skills they actually need: camera technique, script work, and how to be a professional on set. We offer both […]
How Do I Get an Agent?
One of the most common questions we get at LB Acting Studio is: “How do I get an agent?” Actors assume there’s some secret handshake, some magic formula, or that if they just “get good enough,” agents will appear out of thin air. Let’s clear that up. Getting an agent is about being ready, presenting […]
