by New Collective | Feb 4, 2021 | News |
In these times of imposed isolation, it’s even more challenging for actors to stay sharp and engaged in the artistic process. Of course, there are lots of ways to practice acting from home: everything from taking Zoom classes to watching the latest “Master Class”...
by New Collective | Dec 5, 2019 | News |
Q: When recording monologues for taped auditions, do you face the camera and talk to the audience or face as if talking to someone off-camera?—@ChrissyBartels, Backstage Community Forums* This is such a great question. The answer depends on the situation. What is the...
by New Collective | Jun 19, 2019 | News |
Summer is upon us and in the life of an actor, there are many challenges that can present themselves during the summer months. There may be a lull in the amount of auditions and job opportunities you receive or maybe you just finished one or more jobs, or you find...
by New Collective | Jan 24, 2019 | News, Uncategorized |
The camera can either be an actor’s best friend or worst enemy, depending on your approach. Regardless of your acting technique, there’s a very special, fundamental relationship that needs to be cultivated in order to work in front of the camera effectively. Click...
by New Collective | Sep 13, 2018 | News |
As with all intimate relationships, the one between actor and director is built on trust. Just as actors come from different training backgrounds and varying professional experiences, theater directors come with their own beliefs, philosophies, and approaches. These...
by New Collective | Sep 7, 2018 | News |
New Collective Member, Olimpia Marmoross has been busy upholding her family legacy in honor of the theater that her grandmother built in Siena, Italy. The “Piccolo Teatro di Siena” was created by Marga Sergardi in the early 1950’s. Ms....