• Down But Not Out

    Updated: 2011-10-29 00:07:33
    It was very sad to receive the recent news that one of L.A.'s most durable and distinguished theater companies, the 30-year-old West Coast Ensemble, has phased out its structure as a membership group. Thankfully, the critically acclaimed, award-winning organization, launched by Les Hanson in 1981, isn't completely ceasing operation. WCE's plan is to seek out co-productions with other theater groups in the future. Having lost the Hollywood performing space on La Brea Avenue that had housed the group for many years, the company has spent the past several seasons on the move, renting various facilities around town. This has taken...

  • Watch Unearthed Sandra Bullock Audition Video

    Updated: 2011-10-27 22:09:11
    20 years before becoming America's sweetheart and winning an Academy Award for her performance in The Blind Side, Sandra Bullock was another struggling young actress who actually had to audition for roles. In this never-before-seen footage from 1991, Bullock (then 27 years old) adopts a Jersey accent and big hair to audition for an unknown film: Watch another clip from Bullock's lost audition: According to Yahoo!, Bullock didn't get the part. But just a few years later, she became a movie star thanks to her performance in Speed opposite Keanu Reeves, followed by memorable roles in While You Were Sleeping,...

  • New York Film Academy Supports Braille Institute of America

    Updated: 2011-10-27 21:37:00
    New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 27 New York Film Academy Supports Braille Institute of America The New York Film Academy is proud to announce our support of the  2012 Cinema Without Sight CWS film

  • Mary-Louise Parker Writes a Letter to Her 'Weeds' Character

    Updated: 2011-10-27 18:15:50
    Mary-Louise Parker has written a letter to Nancy Botwin, the character she plays on the Showtime series Weeds, for the Fall 2011 issue of Bullett. The piece offers insight into what the prolific actress finds most compelling about the role (mainly, Nancy's questionable morality), and also suggests the ways an actor can get inside the mind of a character without fully losing their own sense of identity off screen. Beginning "Dear Nancy," Parker questions her character about the inventory of a certain duffle bag. Then the actress says to the character she created: "I have grown to love you. We...

  • Tom Oppenheim Discusses the Stella Adler Studio's Off-Broadway Debut

    Updated: 2011-10-27 17:34:50
    After 62 years, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting is making its Off-Broadway debut. The studio's artistic director Tom Oppenheim, Adler's grandson, took over the school 15 years ago with a mission to bring vibrant, professional-level theater to the studio. With the creation of the Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater in 2001, the studio began producing professional shows internally. One of 2010's works, Israel Horovitz's "Lebensraum," received funding from an independent donor, and now the studio is bringing the Holocaust-themed show Off-Broadway. Oppenheim spoke with "Back Stage" about what producing theater Off-Broadway means for the studio and Adler's legacy. Back Stage:...

  • I’m sorry I can’t write your essay for you… But

    Updated: 2011-10-27 10:00:30
    Once a week (sometimes more), almost every week, I get a very polite email asking for help with an essay, dissertation or thesis.  I love getting emails, I like to help, I welcome it but… Some of you may know … Continue reading →

  • NYFA Hollywood Daily: 10/27/2011

    Updated: 2011-10-27 05:54:58
    : New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 27 NYFA Hollywood Daily : 10 27 2011 Steve Jobs documentary to air on PBS in November Glenn Close to receive Palm Springs Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award

  • From Actorfest to 'Pan Am' in Two Days Time

    Updated: 2011-10-26 21:59:33
    Ready for career takeoff? Ebrima N'Dure sure is. Like many of this year's Actorfest NY attendees, N'Dure showed up to the Metropolitan Pavilion bright and early on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 23 to take advantage of the annual event's open call auditions and myriad skill-strengthening panels and exhibitors. Little did he know that after a brief visit to the Grant Wilfley Casting open call, he'd land a featured background role on Pan Am, the recently launched ABC dramatic series with a sumptuous 1960s aesthetic guaranteed to enhance the reel of any performer fortunate enough to find themselves aboard its...

  • NYFA Hollywood Daily: 10/26/2011

    Updated: 2011-10-26 19:23:00
    : New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 26 NYFA Hollywood Daily : 10 26 2011 President Obama holds secret meet-and-greet with Hollywood execs  Kerry Washington starring in Quentin Tarantino’s Django

  • Stanislavski and Mamet: The Core Difference

    Updated: 2011-10-26 18:30:59
    Often people who already have actor training or teach acting and have read Mamet’s True and False, are curious about how our approach differs to the more traditional Stanislavski approach. Mamet’s ideas on acting are linked in lineage to the … Continue reading →

  • New York Film Academy Student Performing Solo Show

    Updated: 2011-10-26 15:59:02
    New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 26 New York Film Academy Student Performing Solo Show NYFA student Wioleta Komar New York Film Academy student Wioleta Komar will perform solo performance Diva” as 

  • New York Auditions at a Glance – Oct. 27-Nov. 4

    Updated: 2011-10-25 22:12:00
    The following "Auditions at a Glance" calendar conveniently organizes projects by the date and day-of-the-week that the projects' auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Click on any of the following links to see the casting and job notices related to the dates and project titles highlighted below. Thu. Oct. 27 • 'The Culprit' • 'Death of a Salesman', B'way • 'Reckless' • 'Pal Joey', DC • 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert... • 'The Full Monty', FL, Singers Fri. Oct. 28 • 'Death of a Salesman', B'way • '1776', DC • 'Pal Joey', DC • 'Victoria's Secret...

  • California Auditions at a Glance – Oct. 27-Nov. 4

    Updated: 2011-10-25 22:10:19
    The following "Auditions at a Glance" calendar conveniently organizes projects by the date and day-of-the-week that the projects' auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Click on any of the following links to see the casting and job notices related to the dates and project titles highlighted below. Thu. Oct. 27 • Click here to search for auditions. Fri. Oct. 28 • Click here to search for auditions. Sat. Oct. 29 • 'Masterchef' • 'Harriet Tubman' • 'Play It Again, Sam' Sun. Oct. 30 • 'I.M.' • 'Play It Again, Sam' Mon. Oct. 31 • Untitled Restaurant...

  • Regional Auditions at a Glance – Oct. 27-Nov. 4

    Updated: 2011-10-25 22:09:43
    The following "Auditions at a Glance" calendar conveniently organizes projects by the date and day-of-the-week that the projects' auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Click on any of the following links to see the casting and job notices related to the dates and project titles highlighted below. Thu. Oct. 27 • CO, 'The Amazing Race' Fri. Oct. 28 • IL, Illinois Shakespeare Fest • MD, Baltimore Center Stage Sat. Oct. 29 'Masterchef' Season 3 Sun. Oct. 30 • Click here to search for auditions. Mon. Oct. 31 • Click here to search for auditions. Tue. Nov....

  • New York Film Academy Offering Scholarships and Special Workshop in Ireland!

    Updated: 2011-10-25 22:03:06
    New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 25 New York Film Academy Offering Scholarships and Special Workshop in Ireland New York Film Academy representatives will visit Ireland on Wednesday , November 16th

  • 'Jerry Maguire' Child Actor Turns 21

    Updated: 2011-10-25 15:50:55
    Jonathan Lipnicki, the breakout child star of Jerry Maguire opposite Tom Cruise, celebrated his 21st birthday in Las Vegas last weekend: That cute six-year-old is all grown up -- and mature enough to smile even though his name is misspelled on his own birthday cake. On Friday, Lipnicki tweeted: "Thanks to everyone who is wishing me a happy bday! It means so much!" As a child actor, Lipnicki also starred in Stuart Little and Stuart Little 2, along with other TV and film appearances. He will also be seen in the new movies For the Love of Money later this...

  • Oct. 20-26, 2011 Issue of Back Stage Highlights "Actors to Watch"

    Updated: 2011-10-25 14:44:43
    Jonathan Lipnicki, the breakout child star of Jerry Maguire opposite Tom Cruise, celebrated his 21st birthday in Las Vegas last weekend: That cute six-year-old is all grown up -- and mature enough to smile even though his name is misspelled on his own birthday cake. On Friday, Lipnicki tweeted: "Thanks to everyone who is wishing me a happy bday! It means so much!" As a child actor, Lipnicki also starred in Stuart Little and Stuart Little 2, along with other TV and film appearances. He will also be seen in the new movies For the Love of Money later this...

  • NYFA Hollywood Daily: 10/25/2011

    Updated: 2011-10-25 05:02:17
    : New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 25 NYFA Hollywood Daily : 10 25 2011 Martin Scorcese releases new trailer for Hugo check it out here   Sony wants Aaron Sorkin to write biopic on Steve Jobs John

  • How to Craft Shakespearean Insults

    Updated: 2011-10-24 21:48:47
    Use this helpful "Shakespeare Insult Kit" to impress your friends (while you belittle them) with your sharp tongue:

  • New York Film Academy Graduate Film in Consideration for Academy Award

    Updated: 2011-10-24 20:51:00
    New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 24 New York Film Academy Graduate Film in Consideration for Academy Award NYFA MFA Graduate Zaid Abu Hamdan New York Film Academy graduate  Zaid Abu Hamdan MFA Film

  • Dance Injury Prevention Seminar Set for Nov. 12

    Updated: 2011-10-24 19:49:29
    Dancing can be beautiful - but beauty always comes with a price. That's why the Cedars-Sinai Orthopedic Center is set to host its second annual "Art of Science and Dance" seminar on Saturday Nov. 12. This interactive conference will have physicians, therapists, and dancers who will highlight essential practices needed in order to assure the care, treatment, and prevention of any dance related injuries. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. join professional guests like Dr. Rodney Gabriel, Dr. William Hohl, and Greg Louganis, as they disclose the secrets for a successful career. The registration fee includes conference materials, lunch, and...

  • New York Film Academy Graduate Cast on Celebrity Apprentice

    Updated: 2011-10-24 15:58:34
    New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 24 New York Film Academy Graduate Cast on Celebrity Apprentice NYFA Graduate Dayana Mendoza New York Film Academy graduate Dayana Mendoza has been cast on the upcoming

  • The 500th Blog – Theatre. Is. Rubbish.

    Updated: 2011-10-24 10:02:58
    Today is the 500th Blog.  Wow. How did we get here?  I’m amazed.  Pleased, but amazed.  So what do I have to say for myself after 500 blogs, I have to say that in the words of my old friend … Continue reading →

  • NYFA Hollywood Daily: 10/24/11

    Updated: 2011-10-24 05:12:17
    : New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 24 NYFA Hollywood Daily : 10 24 11 IT’S OFFICIAL NYFA GRAD CHORD OVERSTREET IS RETURNING TO CAST OF GLEE Chord plays character Sam Alexandre Desplat wins Film

  • NYFA Hollywood Daily: 10/21/11

    Updated: 2011-10-21 15:29:48
    : New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 21 NYFA Hollywood Daily : 10 21 11 Shonda Rhimes Grey’s Anatomy sells soapy conspiracy thriller to ABC Joaquin Phoenix says he won’t help finish final River Phoenix

  • Why I hate Inside the Actors Studio

    Updated: 2011-10-20 15:03:31
    I always used to get excited whenever there was an episode of the show on TV. James Lipton’s smug little face asking the tough questions, it was great. On the surface it’s brilliant, a wonderful way to gain a perspective … Continue reading →

  • Josh Radnor Speaking at New York Film Academy on Thursday!

    Updated: 2011-10-18 22:15:02
    New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 18 Josh Radnor Speaking at New York Film Academy on Thursday Upcoming NYFA Guest Josh Radnor How I Met Your Mother New York Film Academy welcomes guest speaker Josh

  • NYFA Hollywood Daily: 10/18/11

    Updated: 2011-10-18 20:40:15
    : New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 18 NYFA Hollywood Daily : 10 18 11 Anne Hathaway cast as Fantine in Universal PIctures’ Les Miserables.  Hugh Jackman  and  Russell Crowe  will co-star Bill

  • Acting IS Improvisation

    Updated: 2011-10-17 17:07:10
    I was once told by a world-famous theatre director that Improvisation is really good for making you a better actor. I was fascinated by the advice and asked how that worked and was staggered by the response: Because when things … Continue reading →

  • New York Film Academy Faculty Get Extended Off-Broadway Run of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL

    Updated: 2011-10-14 19:22:50
    New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 14 New York Film Academy Faculty Get Extended Off-Broadway Run of SILENCE THE MUSICAL New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Conservatory faculty Deidre Goodwin and

  • NYFA Hollywood Daily: 10/14/11

    Updated: 2011-10-14 05:00:35
    : New York Film Academy Blog The New York Film Academy is an accredited film school and acting school with locations in New York City , Los Angeles , Abu Dhabi , Australia . We offer courses in Filmmaking , Acting , Producing , Screenwriting , Computer Animation , Photography , Musical Theatre , and More Students can elect to take our one year , two year , short-term , and evening programs or earn an Associate , Bachelor , or Master of Fine Arts . degree Click Here to Learn More About Our Programs or Apply Online Pages About Us Links Find me on Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube Email Address Ask me anything Archive RSS Mobile Oct 14 NYFA Hollywood Daily : 10 14 11 Lady Gaga won an injunction against Lady Goo Goo cartoon Jack Nicholson has been offered Jackie Robinson biopic Hilary Duff tells

  • The Choreography of Language | GOD OF CARNAGE Actor Christy Summerhays

    Updated: 2011-10-06 22:11:26
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