The Studio Journal

The Actor's Body and Voice: How to Train Your Most Important Instrument

Every musician tunes their instrument before they play. Every athlete trains their body before they compete. As an actor, your body and voice are y...

How to Choose and Prepare Your First Monologue — A Guide for Every Genre

Choosing and preparing a monologue is one of the most personal things an actor does. At The Actor Studio, we start where you are — with your person...

The Actor's Mindset: How to Handle Rejection, Stay Consistent, and Build a Long Career

The craft of acting is learnable. The mindset required to sustain a career is harder to teach — but just as essential. Merete Van Kamp shares the p...

How to Build a Self-Tape Studio at Home (Without Breaking the Bank)

Self-taping is now one of the most essential skills for working actors. This complete guide walks you through how to build a professional home self...