by Michelle Meyrink | Nov 25, 2020 | Acting, Blog
I want to talk about fame and acting. I think it hurts people more than they realize— I know it hurt me. You know the metaphor about the carrot dangled in front of the horse? Fame is like that. It will always be out in front of you. No matter how famous you become, it...
by Michelle Meyrink | Nov 16, 2020 | Acting, Blog, Scene Objective
When we begin training in acting, we begin working on “the actor’s instrument,” the actor’s instrument being yourself. In our initial courses you are encouraged to deepen access to what I call primal authenticity, or your fundamental individuality. That training...
by Michelle Meyrink | Oct 18, 2020 | Acting, Blog
When people take up acting, they generally fall into three categories: they either view acting as a Profession, as a Fan or as a Path. If acting is a profession, you’re focused on learning techniques. You’re focused on achieving results. Overall you yourself don’t...
by Michelle Meyrink | Feb 17, 2020 | Actorium, Blog
We’ve been working on writing up our core values at Actorium. And in doing this exercise, we realize that first and foremost, truly above all else, is that we create a space where everyone is made to feel welcome and is equally valued. Over the years we are...
by Michelle Meyrink | Nov 19, 2019 | Acting, Blog
To give yourself over to a role you must find your way to fall in love with the story. Find a way to reach the core of the playwright’s inspiration. Find what it is that moved them to write the story. It will be through your investigation of the story that...