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What is a “type” and why do you need to know yours?
“Type” is a term the industry uses to define whether or not you physically look like someone who could realistically play a specific...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Jul 8
- 4 min
Our Director of Education Kate's Start in Acting
My Journey to Acting From the time I was very young, for no identifiable reason, I wanted to be an actor. There were no actors in my...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Jun 2
- 4 min
How to Spot a Scam
Scams in the entertainment industry are, unfortunately, not rare. There are all kinds of people out there who prey on hopefuls who are...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- May 12
- 3 min
On Collaboration
I never thought I would find myself going to Vanilla Ice for acting advice, but when you think of the opening lyric to “Ice Ice Baby” in...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Apr 1
- 3 min
The Gift of Listening
Acting is reacting. In fact, in acting, we try to avoid ACTING anything. We need to respond truthfully; inventing nothing and denying...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
YES
As actors, we have to get used to hearing "no". No matter how well-prepared, likable, talented and professional you are, there will...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Feb 16, 2021
- 4 min
A Gift Makes Room
The first few months of the pandemic took a huge toll on my mental health that was quite visible to those close to me. My anxiety was...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
February Student Feature: Paul Popa
We love our students! Each month, we will pick one of our students to feature. Maybe next month it will be you! What made you decide to...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Jan 13, 2021
- 2 min
When times are tough, we can lean into art
I think we have all discovered in this difficult year that when times are tough, we can lean into art. Whether it's binge-watching on...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
The Gift of Resilience
Wow- what a year! As we near the end of 2020 it’s safe to say that, for most of us, this year did not turn out as we had planned. In...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Dec 16, 2020
- 3 min
December Featured Student: LaLa Harrison
We love our students! Each month, we will pick one of our students to feature. Maybe next month it will be you! What made you decide to...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
Gratitude is in the Moment
As we approach the holiday season, I have been thinking a lot about gratitude. There are times when it is really difficult to be...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
November Featured Student: Rachelle Rodriguez
We love our students! Each month, we will pick one of our students to feature. Maybe next month it will be you! What made you decide to...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
Silencing the Inner Critic
Don't you wish you could get rid of that critical voice in your head that tells you how much you suck? Most of us have some version of...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Oct 13, 2020
- 3 min
October Student Feature: Ryan Ken, Certificate Student
We love our students! Each month, we will pick one of our students to feature. Maybe next month it will be you! What made you decide to...
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Michigan Actors Studio
- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
We've Got News
First of all our website is completely redesigned. It's sleeker, easier to navigate and a lot more interactive.
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