For years I have been telling you that there is little advancement in our business. It is not fair. It is not right. But it is a fact of the business. Actors are labeled very early on in there … [Read more...]
How to stand out as an actor.
From time to time we come across a particular column or article in the media that drive home what we are trying to pass along here at Penny Templeton Studio. Make Strong Choices, Do your homework, … [Read more...]
Watch Ramon Rodriguez as Life imitates Art
Roman Rodriguez Co-Star with Aaron Paul of the new DREAM WORKS Film NEED FOR SPEED will be driving the car he drives in the film as he sets the pace for the NASCAR season n Finale at Homestead this … [Read more...]
How To Ruin an Audition
Because of the short months do to Holidays Penny is concentrating on getting our actors ready for Pilot Season. This means big auditions with big sides, often 5-10 pages long. For all you … [Read more...]
Go See MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING ! That’s an order!
Penny and I went to see MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING this weekend. It was a great weekend! This is Shakespeare the way it is supposed to be. Jess Whedon and his ensemble of actors brought a sense of … [Read more...]
The Reviews are in: I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED a huge success
When Penny decided to mount her one-woman version of I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED with Jody Litman performing all of the intricate and emotional monologues, the idea was to, "see what we have," and get … [Read more...]
AUDITIONS — 21 Things That Make Casting Directors Happy
Every Once and a while I see a column in BACKSTAGE by another teacher or a Casting Director that resonates with me. I had to pass this on. IT IS A MUST READ! Today's column is a synopsis of just … [Read more...]
Penny Templeton Directs Joyce Carol Oates’ – I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED – Starring Jody Kay Litman
On December 10, 1999 Penny Templeton was on stage with five actresses in the original cast of Joyce Carol Oates, I Stand Before You Naked when it opened at the renowned American Place Theater. Last … [Read more...]
The Reviews for Acting Lions Keep Coming In
Penny just got a couple of great reviews on ACTING LIONS on an Actor Resource Website called ACTOR RATED. One is from an actor but one is very unusual because it is from another acting teacher. … [Read more...]
How to Feel Like an Actor
For years Penny and I have spent time talking to our actors about what it really takes to be an actor. We hand out lots of free advice. Starting with, "ACT! Stay involved. Don't wait for things to … [Read more...]