Watch Meryl Streep’s Interview from 60 Minutes
The Meryl Streep segment on Sunday’s 60 MINUTES is a must see for serious actors. CLICK HERE to view the interview.
Check out our new feature ASK PENNY
We are starting a new “Blog” ASK PENNY Penny will answers a new question from actors about the craft or acting in general each month. ASK PENNY Why I Teach I’m Afraid, What Should I Do? I’m Ready For My First Audition What Now? Is It Worth It?
Is There An Acting Approach With Which You Disagree?
Penny was recently asked to be part of a panel of professionals who were asked this question by BACKSTAGE. We thought you’d like to read her answer. Yes: idolatry. Acting is a craft, not a religion. I disagree with any philosophy that claims it is “the way”—the only way. All of us who endeavor to [...]
We Are All In This Together
Agents – Managers – Directors – Actors Actors, Agents, Managers, Casting Directors, Producers, Directors. What do they all have in common? An insatiable love for the performing arts; Theatre, film and television. Too often these relationships can become adversarial, especially if we don’t fully appreciate the job everyone has. The casting director knows the work [...]
What Do Working Actors Bring to Class That Helps the Other Students?
Reprinted From BACKSTAGE July 1, 2010 Penny Templeton New York; Penny Templeton Studio I love having working actors in the class, because they bring the dream right into the room. Everyone sees that the unattainable is attainable: “If he can do it, then so can I!” The actor realizes that if a professional is studying [...]
UNDER A ROCK
Acting has been my life for more years than I care to remember. I have been fascinated with the people, the craft and the business but never more so than since I joined my wife Penny in teaching. Only as I was forced to find answers to questions about both the craft of acting and [...]
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