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LA Weekly Top Ten Thought Leaders For 2023

LA Weekly Top Ten Thought Leaders For 2023

New Collective’s Greg Braun was recently featured in LA weekly: Thought leaders are the individuals who inspire, influence, and shape the future. In 2023, these are the top 10 thought leaders that you should be following for inspiration, guidance, and innovative...

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How To Practice Acting at Home – by Greg Braun

How To Practice Acting at Home – by Greg Braun

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”...

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Where To Look When Taping Monologues – by Greg Braun

Where To Look When Taping Monologues – by Greg Braun

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...

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Protecting Your Energy in an Audition Room – by Greg Braun

Protecting Your Energy in an Audition Room – by Greg Braun

When the adrenaline takes over, many different forms of physical, emotional, and psychological challenges can plague actors in the casting office. What can you do to stay focused? How do you handle your nervousness? And once you’re in the room, how do you navigate the...

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4 Steps to Nail Your Next Cold Reading – by Greg Braun

4 Steps to Nail Your Next Cold Reading – by Greg Braun

The following is an excerpt from the latest Backstage Experts article by New Collective LA's Greg Braun. See the original article here: 4 Steps to Nail Your Next Cold Reading It’s no secret that many actors would love to heal their relationship with cold readings. And...

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