Actors, Writers, Directors, Walk in Each others' Shoes.

ACTORS ACT!   WRITERS WRITE!  But you can learn from walking in each other’s shoes.  

I was asked why I recommend that actors try writing and writers try acting.   I wanted to share what I told those who asked me these questions.  

Well first of all if you as an actor want to do your best for a writer’s script it would be good for you to walk in the shoes of a writer.  Understand what they do and why they write the way they write.  See what it takes to ...Read more

DO YOU PREPARE LIKE A CHAMPION?

Do you prepare like a champion?  Do you know what champions do to prepare?  

Are you really prepared?  How do you know?  These are questions that I have been asked many times.  I heard an interview that really added to how I answer these questions now. I would like to share some of it with you.

I heard Evan Lysacek being interviewed after he won his gold medal at the Olympics in ice skating.  He said that Scott Hamilton, past Olympic gold medal winner told him,  “Preparation is the...Read more

Grilled Cheese and Hong Kong!

It’s Monday morning and I just burned my finger making a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich for breakfast.  I tried ice but it still hurts!  Okay that’s enough about my daily rituals!!  

What I am really excited about is that I am returning to Hong Kong to teach my workshops!   I don’t know if you know but I will be coming the first two weeks of December.  We have two of the two day workshops scheduled, an Intro to Acting one day workshop, and something NEW.  We are doing a Writers’ Lab which will be scheduled...Read more

Actors: Walk in Your Character's Shoes

To my Acting, Writing and Directing Friends,  I thought you might like to read my latest blog from Acting Tips Blog site.ACTORS: WALK IN YOUR CHARACTER’S SHOES

  by Jeanne Hartman, author of The Right Questions for Actors.

Sometimes an actor will ask me how to know if he is really prepared for an audition or a job?   Now that is not an easy question to answer and it is different for each person but I have found that if I pose  this question I pretty much know if he needs to do more work, m...Read more

Being Wrong Can Be A Good Thing!

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Emerging as an Artist in Los Angeles

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To the Inspiring Actors, Directors and Writers of Hong Kong

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ACTORS WORKSHOP

Once again I am so impressed with the actors who are serious enough to make a commitment to be courageous in their work in my workshops here in Hong Kong.  I don't think a lot of people realize who difficult it can be to face your fears and try something new or different in your work. 

I want to commend the actors and directors who came to my first PRO workshop this time in Hong Kong.  Everyone was willing to try each exercise and scene assignment with the commitment and courage of a professional.  I want to thank you for taking ...Read more

ACTORS, DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR GIFT!

Dear AnD Friends,  I wrote this blog for a monthly column and thought you all might enjoy it. 

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ACTORS, DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR GIFT!

Dear AnD Friends,  I wrote this blog for a monthly column and thought you all might enjoy it. 

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