by davidshogan | Sep 2, 2015 | Acting, Actor Tips, The Artist's Path, Theater, Training
Acting has been around since the dawn of time. Right? Or, at least since Thespis. Which must be where we get the word “Thespian” from, yeah? And, please tell me, dear reader/actor, that you know what a thespian is. I am writing about the history of acting...
by davidshogan | Nov 24, 2013 | Acting, Acting 101, Acting Workshop, Actor Tips, Agents, Auditioning, Brand, Mighty Tripod Productions, Seattle, The Artist's Path, Training, Type
Hello, friends and fans of Mighty Tripod Productions! I am posting to talk about the seminar we just hosted called The Business of the Business. The seminar was put on by David S. Hogan (me) and Ben Andrews, and having Ben as a guest instructor was an absolute gift....
by davidshogan | Jun 18, 2013 | Acting, Film, The Artist's Path, Theater
This post features my friend and colleague, Basil Harris. Basil and I have known each other for quite a few years now. We have only worked together a few times – once in Locally Grown, and most recently, in the The Tea Cozies’ video, Cosmic Osmo. Basil has...
by davidshogan | Jun 16, 2013 | Acting, Actor Business, Actor Tips, Craft, Film, The Artist's Path
Yep, that’s right, YouTube taught me how to act! Well, not really! I have learned to act, and about the business of acting primarily by DOING since 2000. Of course, I have studied, taken classes, read books, watched videos on You Tube, experienced life, etc.,...
by davidshogan | Apr 14, 2013 | Acting, Acting 101, Acting Classes, Actor Business, Camera 1, Craft, Seattle, The Artist's Path, Theater, Training
Our May/June Camera 1 course is full, but, don’t worry, we have another offering this summer! Our Camera 1 Course is for all levels, but is best suited for actors moving from the stage to the screen, for actors new to acting, and for actors who need to polish up...
by davidshogan | Apr 11, 2013 | Acting, Acting 101, Actor Tips, Craft, The Artist's Path
This is by no means exhaustive, but below are some words and phrases that you will want to be familiar with as an actor: Given Circumstances. Through-Line of Action. Super-Objective – The overarching human need (“The need to find true love and security...
