Having a healthy level of confidence is so crucial to your success as an actor; beyond the performance aspect of your job, you also have to look, act, and FEEL the part. You have to constantly set yourself up for success by believing and trusting in your talent, your training, and your natural ability to adapt. The funny thing about being a professional actor is that your self esteem waxes and wanes between confidence and insecurity.Read More
The core of your craft as an actor is performance, but the deeper element certainly shouldn’t be forgotten: the CREATIVITY of it all – what goes far beyond just ‘acting’ something out, beyond playing pretend. We’re talking about developing your character, constructing some semblance of a backstory or drawing inspiration for your roles.Read More
Some experts will tell you in order to be successful, you need to find your niche and stick to what you’re good at. While that may help you get ahead in certain aspects, that may be the very thing that holds you back creatively. Don’t stunt your own growth! All the tools you need in order to grow as an actor lay right outside your comfort zone.Read More
This week’s client spotlight is on actress Chloe Farnworth!
Chloe comes all the way from Herefordshire, United Kingdom and has had quite a busy, creative time here in Los Angeles. In the states, she is represented by S.C. Management, BBA Talent, Origin Talent, CTG Talent and BMG Models. Overseas, she is represented by Felix De Wolf, RMG Models. We shot with Chloe last April and were so excited to hear of all the work she’s been doing since we shot together!Read More
It’s the most wonderful tiiime of the year (for industry folk)!
Oscars 2016 nominees are out! We’re gonna tackle this head-on and give our best predictions, OUR picks for who we think should win the Oscars, and make note on some snubs we’re a little salty about. Let’s go through some of the bigger categories – let us know who your picks are!Read More
This week is a special edition of MRP SPOTLIGHT where we’d like to update everyone on the success of our clients post-shoot!
Travis Tendler, an actor originally from Philadelphia, is represented by Central Artists. He’s had a busy few months since we shot with him! He landed a commercial for the U.S. Army directed by Peter Berg.Read More
If you didn’t already hear the news, Michael Roud has officially been named one of Backstage.com’s industry experts, and we’re so excited to be able to contribute to the Backstage community with our advice articles! We’re going to give you all our best tips and tricks on maximizing your photoshoots, staying ahead of the game, and harnessing your creative strength.Read More
Whether you’re at an audition, on camera, in rehearsal, or on stage, there are thousands of things rushing through your mind while you’re portraying your character and acting out a scene. It’s the nature of the craft – but the truth of the matter is you NEED a clear head in order to put your best into your acting!Read More
This week’s client spotlight is on actor/singer, David B!
David is seventeen years old and was born and raised in San Diego, CA. David enjoys hiking, horseback riding (riding 50 mile horse races), and hanging out with his friends. He spends much of his free time composing original songs. He taught himself to play the piano to be able to compose the melodies.Read More
As an actor, relaxation is not just an important element to always maintain within your career – it is essential. Without it, your work is over-thought, tense, and self-restricting. That said, these ramifications can be just as apparent when too much effort and strain is put into your craft. Part of your job is finding a consistent balance between effort and relaxation, complexity and simplicity, depth and surface, authentic and fabricated, self and character.Read More
