Archive for June, 2010

Improv Tips from instructor, Christopher Biewer

Christopher Biewer 1. Improv scenes require you to figuratively hold your scene partners hand and jump into the abyss together. 2. Good improvisers are like good spouses they are great listeners, who never say no to you, don’t question you, and always add things to what you bring to the table. 3. It is amazing [...]

From the Other Side of the Lense: James Cameron

“Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you’re a director. Everything after that you’re just negotiating your budget and your fee.” –James Cameron

Sexy & Toned: Exercise Advice

“Your body is your temple and it’s your acting instrument.  Run and take walks, lift weights, shoot hoops, take a yoga or dance class!  Keep it tuned up and healthy for maximized performances.”—Kalena Ranoa

If Only I Had Known: What New Actors Need to Know

Lezlie Williams “Don’t rush to become SAG unless it’s worth it. You can find non-union, paying work once you become SAG eligible. If you are serious, find a good acting class and stay in it. Industry people will always ask you where you are studying if you aren’t currently working on set. Make sure your [...]

Unscripted, Uncensored, and Unlimited—Improv Techniques

“Saying “Yes And” always takes you to a more interesting place”—Christopher Biewer “In comedy you must work a moment and work a moment, then make us believe this is the first time it’s happening.”—Brian Drillinger “It’s not the lines, it’s the life.”—Christopher Biewer

The Motivated Actor; Breaking into your Inspiration!

“To be an actor today, you must be proactive.  The only way you’re going to grow as an artist is to work on good writing.  You must put good writing through your instrument.  You must find writers that you’re excited about.  And also, write your own material.”—Michelle Danner

Everybody Loves Brad Garrett!

The Acting Studio at Edgemar is excited to announce that Brad Garrett Emmy Award Winning Star of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND and TIL DEATH Is teaching a Sitcom Comedy Intensive SITCOM COMEDY CLASS with Emmy Award Winner Brad Garrett & Star of “Everybody Loves Raymond & Til Death.” Explore what it takes to have great comedic [...]

Michelle Danner, Artistic Director at Edgemar

Michelle Danner has coached many A-List Actors privately and on set including Chris Rock, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Penelope Cruz, Michael Pena, Isla Fisher, Common, Salma Hayek, Brian McKnight, James Franco, Marcia Cross, Christian Slater, Catherine Bell, Zooey Deschanel, Gabrielle Union, Justin Chatwin, Justine Wadell, Rob Estes, Rick Fox, and Sally Kellerman among many others. Her [...]

Welcome to Edgemar Center for the Arts’ NEW BLOG!

WELCOME! Edgemar Center for the Arts has always been a community honoring actors and artists.  Our blog serves as our online hub for our network of students and acting professionals whom can gather and discuss ways of being pro-active and inspire to create. We will share with you the best advice collected from seasoned actors, [...]

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