Like every good craftsperson, you need to keep your skills in check. Flexing your technical muscles is integral to keeping your work smart and fresh. Check out this advice for taking the right classes and making sure that your training is up to par with your personal goals.
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The Class Debacle
If you’re starting from scratch, figure out where you want to do the majority of your acting. Do you want to tread the boards? Work in front of a film camera? Musical theater? Comedy? Drama? Yes, there are general ‘acting’ classes, but if you have an idea of what you want to focus on, that can help you choose the right class to help develop that particular set of skills.
On avoiding ego.“I’ve heard some horror stories from students who spent precious time and money in a class that seemed to be more about the instructor than the students. Be wary of classes that appear to be a ‘cultish’ or focused on the ego of the teacher. That said, some gurus are wonderful teachers. Some are not. Pay attention and be wary of name-dropping and lengthy anecdotes. The focus of the class should always be the actors who are present, and the
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