Apr
04
Making Peak Performance Concrete
Acting is a magical craft. But unlike in the craft of magic, acting can be just as baffling and mysterious
3 min read
Tahlia Norrish
Feb
28
Actor Well-being in Life and Work
Hooo boy... Do we have a top-tier mashup for you here 🔥
Head Coach T was recently invited by the Equity
2 min read
Feb
15
Database: AUS Casting Directors (2025)
That's right. Y'all get a spreadsheet 😎
For those who've been following along, welcome to
1 min read
Jan
27
Label It to Lessen It
Western actor training holds a funny paradox: we're expertly trained to navigate our characters' thoughts and feelings,
3 min read
Jan
10
The Self-Determined Actor (Part 1)
Confession: we've had this article in draft mode for 18 months 🤦 You know those important but overwhelming tasks
3 min read
Dec
20
Fave Reads of 2024
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no
1 min read
Dec
07
What Acting Stands to Gain From Science
"Be regular and orderly in your life so that you may be violent and original in your work."
4 min read
Nov
08
Presence: The Modern Actor's Edge
You know what's striking? Very few empirical studies have examined what constitutes "good" acting performance.[1]
3 min read
Oct
25
Practice, Train, Perform
Here's an embarrassing but true fact: circa 2014, I had a pre-audition / rehearsal / performance routine that included blaring
3 min read
Oct
11
Addressing the Effort-Reward Imbalance
Ah... Feeling seen by science... There ain't anything quite like it...
As humans, our work lives matter. As
3 min read