During a turbulent few years it’s important that you keep working on your skills and developing your imagination as an actor. Over the coming months I’ll be posting some short video, blogs, tips and ideas that will help keep you focused online and during drama auditions.
I’ve talked a lot about stepping up to the next level in your work. But that can be a bit vague. So I want to share with you one way you can do this. Before you can step up, you need to have a clear picture in your mind of …
A few years ago Toyota in Brussels brought me in to do some training for their leadership team. The first thing they said to me was. “You must understand that our whole philosophy is based on kaizen.” “What’s that?” I said. “Kaizen means ‘continuous improvement,” they said. “We are all …
A comment left on one of my Youtube Videos. “Appreciate and respect the knowledge and wisdom of Prof. Ken Rea. But ‘living a life of mediocrity’ may be a life choice for many actors out there and we shouldn’t portray success as the only option. It comes as the industry …
In your final year at drama school, it can be very disturbing to find yourself suddenly focusing on all the commercial pressures that are looming. “Will I get good casting? Will I get an agent? Will I get a job when I leave? How good am I compared with the …
Since the lockdown, more auditions are being held online, as self-tapes, so this is a medium where you need to look and sound good. Whether it’s professional or drama school auditions, the principles are the same. Here are some more tips: If you’re using your phone to record the audition, …
Drama school auditions differ from professional auditions in that 1) you’re not auditioning for a specific part, 2) you’re not expected to give a polished performance and 3) people are trying to find out what sort of an actor you will become. So, the choice of monologues is up to …
Here are some tips on practising ki in your everyday life so that it’s there for you when you need it on stage or screen. https://youtu.be/5-Xb2Y8GySE
The imagination is a muscle and you need to exercise it regularly. Yes, but how? Here’s a simple way to sharpen your visual imagination and your ability to come up with ideas spontaneously. https://youtu.be/5LZ7pwjP4xs
An actor asked me recently, “How do I find danger?” Good question. Yes, it’s about surprising your audience, but it’s also about finding accuracy and detail in your acting choices. Here’s an exercise that will help you do just that. https://youtu.be/5VYRPA5EIuY
