A BA in Liberal Arts or a BFA in Acting is a colossal waste of money. These degrees are consistently ranked as two of the lowest paying degrees in the United States. As the Artistic Director & Master Teacher of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC, I have been...
How to get in commercials is a question many aspiring actors ask, and the path is more straightforward than you might expect. Commercial acting offers a quick way to gain on-camera experience, catch the attention of casting directors, and earn a steady income....
Writing a one-man show is one of the most exciting challenges an actor can take on. So, how to write a one-man show that captivates an audience? As with anything creative, it must start with an idea, a compelling concept that involves personal storytelling,...
What actors didn’t go to acting school? Surprisingly, many A-list actors like Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Cruise, and Johnny Depp never attended formal acting classes. They relied on natural talent, real-world experience, and sheer determination to carve out...
The first point to make clear is that in acting, memorizing lines has nothing to do with your talent or ability to create vivid human behavior. Many people wrongly believe that somehow, memorizing a script is the most important and challenging part of an...
