For Showcast Members, Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia

Win a place at The Howard Fine Acting Studio – Alexander Masterclass Showcast are happy to offer our members the chance to win a place at The Howard Fine Acting Studio first-ever Alexander Masterclass.   This unique opportunity is going to be spear-headed by Jean-Louis Rodrigue who is offering one scholarship in Melbourne and one in Sydney for his upcoming masterclass. Championed by the Howard Fine Acting Studio as the ‘must-do’ mind/body course – Jean-Louis Rodrigue brings his unique talents to the fore as he delivers his famous Alexander Technique Masterclass which focuses on connecting the mind and the body to create a fully-realised performance. As a result of the private work he has done with many well-known actors and directors – Jean-Louis’ unique style of acting and movement training can be seen in many feature films. His many high-profile clients include Darren Aronofsky, Ang Lee, Sir Ian McKellen, Helena Bonham Carter, Keanu Reeves, Chris Pine, Josh Brolin, Scott Speedman , Kirsten Dunst, Leonardo DiCaprio and Hilary Swank. Some of his most recent contracts include working with Chris Pine on ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore,’ Leonaro DiCaprio on ‘J. Edgar Hoover’ and the artists of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘KA’ at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Jean-Louis is a teacher in great demand and is currently a member of the faculty at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Howard Fine Acting Studio (Hollywood and Melbourne) and is a regular collaborator with Larry Moss at his studio. Entry criteria: - You must be a current member of Showcast and be over 16 years of age to register. To apply register your details at the link below.   http://www.howardfinestudio.com.au Registrations are open until 5pm Saturday 28th April. Successful applicants will be selected after application review by Jean-Louis Rodrigue and will contacted by 5pm Monday 30th April.

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Self Referral Heaven, versus Object Referral Hell, Actors!

Dear Fellow Actors hi!

I’ve been thinking about my early days as an Actor and how much I have changed over the years. I remember going through hell in my twenties, when I would be in a constant state of second guessing what others thought of me, how I was being received as an Actor, driving myself crazy wondering if I did well or not, what I could have done better, did they like my hair, makeup, costume, performance etc.

I would walk into an audition and check for the type of reception I would get from casting directors, monitor their facial expressions and if I didn’t read it as a positive one, I would be devastated. Then I would obsess about getting the job and stop breathing until that phone rang. Crazy right?

And that’s just in Acting. Today I was thinking how grateful I am now that I practice Self Referral, so I want to share this with you because it will literally save you not only as an Actor but in your entire Life!

What is Object Referral?

Object Referral is reacting to externals, whether they are people, circumstances, places or things. When we are in object referral we feel the need to control things, or situations and are easily influenced by what’s happening. The chaos of life affects us directly making us emotionally volatile and creating a roller coaster experience.

Can you relate to this? Not a great place to be, especially for an Actor, or creative soul, or any soul.

So what is Self Referral?

Self Referral means we are not influenced by people, places or things, which we can’t control anyway! We know ourselves and our innermost nature and are in tune with our spirit, which knows all and has no need for drama. Even more than that, its pure joy!

What would happen if, as an Actor you got out of your own way? Its Amazing! Even in life, being still in the chaos and detached from it, makes every day worth living.

So my dear fellow Actors, that is what I had to share today. Have your read The Secret of Your Success as an Actor ebook yet? Download it now!

I have been approached about writing another ebook by a huge publishing company! Yey for me!

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Tula