The Actions We Take Today Will Determine the Future of This Industry
Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. Right now, there is a feeling of openness in the air
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9 Things Actors Should Avoid Doing in the New Year
Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. It’s common to make New Year’s resolutions, often focusing on things
4 Ways to Connect to a Character You Don’t Like
Photo Source: Joan Marcus Article by Joanne Baron & D.W. Brown – originally written for Backstage. There are times when
The Dangers of Acting Crash Courses
Photo Source: Photo by Joseph Redfield from Pexels Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. In this age
Why You Should Embrace Creating Your Own Content
Photo Source: Photo by Joseph Redfield from Pexels Article by Joanne Baron & D.W. Brown – originally written for Backstage.
You Don’t Need to Pay Your Bills With Acting to Be a Real Actor
Photo Source: Photo by Michael Longmire on Unsplash Article by Joanne Baron and D.W. Brown – originally written for Backstage.
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How to Be a Generous Actor—and Succeed
Photo Source: Shutterstock Article by Joanne Baron & DW Brown – originally written for Backstage. The desire to be the
5 Qualities Directors Want in Actors
Article by Joanne Baron & DW Brown – originally written for Backstage. Every role has its own special demands. For
Making Acting Your Reality, Not Your Dream
Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. I meet people all the time who say that acting is
How to Play Drunk
Illustration by Radio Article by Malia Wollan – originally written for The New York Times Magazine. “Acting drunk convincingly is
Why Horror Films Are a Good Career Decision for Actors
Photo Source: Warner Bros. Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. Horror Films have always been a hit
Key Lessons Actors Can Take Away From the Pandemic
Photo Source: Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. One might look at
The Importance of Flexibility for Actors
Photo Source: Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. An actor has to
5 Great Dramatic Monologues for Men
Photo Source: Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. Monologues should showcase
Can a Short-Term Class Make a Long-Term Change?
Photo Source: Pexels Article by Joanne Baron and D.W. Brown – originally written for Backstage. There is something very exciting
How Ethics Play a Role in Your Acting Career
Photo Source: Shutterstock Article by Joanne Baron and D.W. Brown – originally written for Backstage. The dictionary says ethics are
Mariska Hargitay and Her Former Coach Joanne Baron On Meisner’s Impact
Photo Source: Antoine Verglas/NBC (Hargitay) Article by Melinda Loewenstein – originally written for Backstage. Before she was known as the
4 Acting Issues That Can Keep You From Giving a Great Performance
Photo Source: Photo by Sergi Dolcet Escrig on Unsplash Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. There are
9 Things Actors Should Avoid Doing in the New Year
Photo Source: Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. It’s common
Why Actors Should Embrace Online Work
Photo Source: Photo by Matilda Wormwood from Pexels Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Backstage. During this time
In Honor Of William Esper
William Esper William Esper passed away January 26, 2019. This legendary teacher was Joanne Baron’s greatest influence. His work lives
How Actors Eliminate Themselves In Auditions, No Acting Required
Article by Joanne Baron & DW Brown – originally written for Backstage Magazine. Recently, we were at a holiday event
Be Penetrated By All That You Fear
ACTING IS HARD! It’s so hard to be rejected, to wait for something to happen, to feel motivated, to take
Why You Should Embrace Failure as a Positive
Article by Joanne Baron – originally written for Daily Actor. Accepting failure is one of the critical things that an