Destination Unknown: My First Gig
‘If you mildly enjoy doing ANYTHING else, do it’, he continues as the smile on the budding actor’s face begins to droop...
Must Read Articles!
StageMilk offers a wide range of acting articles to do with every aspect of the acting craft. We endeavour to offer articles on a range of topics, and from various perspectives. These articles are written by actors and theatre-makers and they are here to help you navigate an acting career.
Here’s a collection of articles we have deemed as a MUST-READ!
How to Find an Acting Agent
I have an agent. Just. So of course I can write confidently on this topic. Hmm. Want to find an acting agent...
How to Become an Actor
Well, as always, I have no answers; merely vague thoughts, mostly useless, that aim somewhere towards a point, and here they are...
A Strange Sense of Purpose
Lorenz Klaus takes a look at finding purpose as an actor. A poignant and intriguing article all young actors should read...
How to Increase Your Vocabulary
As an actor you are a bastion of your language. You are a story teller. Your understanding of text, and your ability to communicate it, is tantamount...
Larry Moss Masterclass
Friends, who had taken part in previous Masterclasses, had spoken fervently of this messianic acting teacher. I was intrigued...
How to spend your last year of drama school
The teachers are your friends, your friends are becoming your competition, showcase is ever looming... So how should you spend your last year at drama school? ...
Luck, Talent and Success
A look into the eternal question of whether success in Acting or any art is reliant on luck or talent. Luke McMahon investigates Luck, Talent and Success....
Good Jobs for Actors
The Dilemma What on earth can an actor do to make money? Certainly not acting. Too negative? Well: look what you’re currently reading. If you were merely befuddled by the title and are struggling to...
Theatre in Education
I recently concluded a six week primary school musical tour, and I survived… The words theatre in education are often followed by a long sigh. Kids, long days and over the top acting aren’t the...