Thanks again for the excellent tips. Yesterday, Chris submitted an audition video and pretended to eat an ice cream bar because the sides said ".. sitting on a rocky outcropping eating an ice cream bar. Stanley speaks as he he eats." Should we have actually gotten an ice cream bar?
@@shaynestrain5945 read books(many),memorise lines ,take acting classes,work out (bcz actors are fit),eat healthy food,get out of your comfort zone,work hard,make the most of your day and practice stuff like the ones above daily
I loved the violin analogy because some of my acting students think they can take one or two acting classes and then will magically get offered the standard rich and famous contract from Netflix or other streaming platforms. Getting an agent is another fallacy that many new actors fall into that I'm glad you covered. As an acting coach - I'm constantly saying AMEN to your words of wisdom!
Thx Kurt .. This isn't even for "beginners" this is also for people like me that's a seasoned actors but need to remind myself if im getting lazy on my submissions... Keep grinding and hope one day Bruce Willis is gonna make a video saying " This is what it was like working with Kurt Yue" 👍😃
I’m a Professional Truck driver in my 40’s . I’ve been driving 18 wheelers for 20 years. I want a career change and decided it will be acting. I’m committed to becoming a great actor so Kurt Yue ‘s videos are the first lessons about this industry I’ve came across. Thank you Kurt for these videos ! I Hope to see you on set in the future 😊
I’m so guilty of number 4. I see it as confidence and believing that I can be great, I’m looking at the finish line before I even run the race. I needed to hear that, thank you.
your second point was so useful to me!! no one has ever mentioned this to me & now that you’ve pointed it out, it’s obvious to NOT pretend for a self tape. as usual, thank you for your expertise 🙏
Hello Mister Kurt I'm student living in France But all my passion is to be an actor and I want to move in America for acting but I don't know how how can I get US for acting is that possible to contact a director of casting and make a reservation for My Visa or what should I do Please help me about that I really need to get US to make my dreams comes true In the meantime time thanks for reading this I look forward From hearing you
@@alybadradoumbouya3761 You should audition online for American shows and movies. It's really helpful to have a resume ready and an agent, but you don't have to. I would move to America first, that should probably be the first step. Don't be messy, have everything planned out. You mentioned you're a student, are you over eighteen? If so, moving to America would be the first step. If not, I'd send in online audition tapes. Getting a role won't be easy, so don't be discouraged, Let people in your life know about your dreams. If you get a part, they'll fly you out to the set in the US. Get an acting coach and work for it. Have the right mindset and take baby steps. Lots of love from Wisconsin, USA.
I started BG here in Atlanta back in 2020 and began acting classes back in August. I just booked my first role on a feature film. It's low budget but I don't care. It's experience and I'm excited!
You are honestly so inspirational. Whenever I feel like quitting and focusing on a boring 9-5 career, I watch your vids because you speak so kindly and offer such good information for us beginner actors. I cannot imagine myself feeling fulfilled not being on stage or in front of the camera. It’s always so exciting becoming someone else to play a character. You saying be patient is exactly what I need to remind myself of. All good things take time, and that pic was literally so perfect for my visual mind. Why make things harder for myself? Thanks for all the quality vids. Can’t wait to see you on set someday!
That third point was SUPER helpful to know. I haven’t done any auditions yet but I feel like out of nerves I would’ve abruptly ended my scene after my final scene just wanting it to be over with lol so thanks for this tip.
Kurt, You are amazing! I’m so glad that I started following you. Your TH-cam videos on acting helps us tremendously. When I think of a question, and do the research your content pops up. Please continue keeping the acting community prepared, focused and ready. 🎬🙌🏾
Hi Kurt, I just turned 60 and have been in 3 movies each subsequent movie I have had bigger and better roles. I did not know about step 3, although it made sense to me to do that step. Thank you pointing out the 2 business tips. I appreciate all your videos
This video is SO helpful, thank you Kurt! Looking forward to watching the video you mentioned on getting acting experience. I have a lot of stage experience and enough voiceover gigs to be SAG-AFTRA, but definitely need some more screen time as I prepare to dive back into the LA scene full-time. Hope to see you on set one day too ☺
Giving yourself an activity can help with this (kind of like an "independent activity" in an acting class). In it's simplest form it's just something to help get you focused before you begin the actual scene but it also helps with the expression within the scene. Even something as simple as putting on a tie or cleaning a table can add life to a scene because if your character is angry that's going to come out in *how* you clean the table. A perfect example: the scene from Raider of the Lost Ark where Indiana Jones first arrives at the bar in Napal and technically you could say that he has a "door' and she has an "activity". He has a problem; she's the only solution to his problem but she's doing something - watch HOW she does what she's doing when she says the line "Well say it again anyway!!!!".
I recently got started in acting of sorts because of a new job, and learning about the industry has been so fascinating yet so overwhelming. I stumbled across this video and I'm SO glad I did. Your advice grounded me and reassured me to just have fun and see where you can go. Thank you for this!
I appreciate the last two points where you mentioned trying to advance quickly, and agents. I just graduated from college this past weekend and I’ll be taking your advice!
Thank you. I'm working on my 17th show. Your advise is spot on with what other credible actors have told me. I Just turned down an offer for a 3 year talent agreement with an agent. It's the best thing I've done for my career.
Your acting advice is always super useful! Started watching your videos last year, and thanks to you I'm already taking acting classes and feeling rlly happy about it, so thank you for everything really!
Thank you so much. I was asked by a director to read for 2 parts post" tell me about yourself "interview . I didn't land the parts, but now I realize why, thanks to your video.
Amazing content from the best acting/film channel on this platform. Feels like at this point he’s my personal teacher. Can’t get enough videos, hope to see you on set one day Kurt!
I really appreciated your discussion about not taking things too fast. True story here. My friend encouraged me to audition for a one act festival and I got a part!! *Buuut*, there really are some differences between acting on stage vs screen, lol. I thought I was going to run off stage screaming because I felt my first rehearsal was so bad, LOL!! I felt pretty discombobulated! However, the thought dawned on me that perhaps I should be making use of the training I’ve been getting from classes and your videos? :-p Anyhow, I am really enjoying this experience and have learned a lot about *patience*! Thank you as always for your videos and invaluable advice!
Since you mentioned not 'pretending' to do things on camera I thought I'd share the time I had to do a spit-take while self taping. I found it much harder than originally thought since I had to 1. Avoid hitting the camera with the mouthful of water I'd sipped. 2. Not choke on said mouthful of water 3. Not *laugh* while performing points 1. and 2. And lastly 4. Properly clean up the area after I was done. Didn't get the gig but did learn how to do a spit-take. Not sure if I should list that on the 'skills' section of my resume though 😉
I really like ur videos bcoz it has changed me,,I am aspiring to be an actor that's why I've been watching ur videos Am always telling myself that when am done with school I'll get an agent and rush and all that stuff u know going for auditions and I actually hv no experience But I've changed my point of view and wanna take it step by step by seeing the need of an acting classes Thanks so much
I do my own short films and been studying my so called acting and some the scenes are believable but others are not. The tip you said about when your lines end you should continue on performing, is going to help me in the future. thank you for these free tips.
Hey I’ve got a question, is it easier to secure big Netflix movies if I live in America? I live in the UK and there is no chance I can move to the USA any time soon. Will it be harder for me to achieve my goals?
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. When I was still teaching martial arts I would have my students practice the moves slowly at first so they can master the form without getting injured first. Then once you have perfect form you will naturally notice that there's a certain rhythm to it and once you've found the rhythm you can speed that rhythm up. Now I teach a free acting class for disabled veterans (Meisner based) and the same principles still apply.
Great tips and advice! I did a self-taped audition for a character that was shooting a gun at a practice range. I don't own any fake guns so I "pretended" to shoot one. Most of the comments I received about the performance were positive. They felt that if I used a real gun, it would have taken away from the performance. What are your thoughts? I had a "featured extra" role in a Bruce Willis project years ago- "Acts of Violence". I didn't get to meet Bruce but I was in a short clip with co-star Cole Hauser.
Hey Kurt I am loving your videos to the point where I am dying to go to acting classes hoping it’s not to expensive and gets me to my goal slowly but surely
The small steps are more important than the big ones because if your first step is in the wrong direction then you're already starting out on the wrong path and you'll never reach your intended destination. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
Could you do your own personal acting class and we virtually talk to you so you can coach us you seem like a very inspiring and great actor and I love your techniques !
The only acting experience I have is in high school, My friend is an aspiring director himself and I was always his go to actor, 😂 Was really fun though Subbed, Thank you for your wisdom! ❤❤❤
Es un excelente consejo que nos das Kurt. Todo se gana con paciencia y sabiduría. Gracias por compartir tus experiencias en tus videos. ✨💛🇵🇪 Saludos desde Peru.
Hi Kurt you’re video helped me now I won’t move to fast. However, I’m new to acting how do you know when you have enough credibility to audition for the bigger roles like Netflix, HBO, Marvel, or Disney?
What should I do if there isn’t any acting classes near me? I’m only 15 but I plan on moving to Atlanta when I’m around 19 maybe if I have enough money, I’ve only saved up $400 so far lol, but I am fairly certain my parents would pay for acting classes if I move to Atlanta. They always say they’ll pay for my college. Ik it’s a big and expensive thing to move to some where new but i think acting is something that truly peaks my interest.
If you haven't even taken an acting class yet then you shouldn't even be asking about how to get an agent or how long it takes. Did you even watch the video? You're already doing exactly what he said NOT to do. You're never going to have an acting career if you can't even pay attention and follow simple directions because following *direction* is exactly what an actor does. That's why actors are called actors and directors are called directors. A directors job is to direct actors and if you can't listen & follow simple directions then you can't act. When you're already doing the work; already taking acting classes; already have a decent reel and resume WITHOUT an agent - an agent will come looking for you. They're not interested in representing people who are obsessed with fame but too lazy to do the work. They're not here just to help you get famous they're in it to make money and if you're not already making money then you're useless to any well established agent because they work on commission. They don't get paid until you get paid.
That's more advanced training that's usually covered in any acting class. There's no point in breaking down the first steps of approaching a script if you haven't even done the basic foundational work which leads up TO that. He's always telling people on this channel that your first step as an actor should be to take classes and don't assume that watching this channel is a substitute for taking classes. You must first learn to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances and learn to genuinely connect with your scene partner - and that is the work which will support the dialogue but it's not something you can learn by watching videos any more than you can learn how to ride a bike by reading about it. BUT... I'll tell you the very first; most basic thing you learn about learning your dialogue (in a Meisner based class anyway). It's to write down YOUR dialogue and ONLY your dialogue. Don't memorize the other actors lines. In your first read you shouldn't even know what the other actor is going to say - but rather let their behavior and words PULL the dialogue from you; without even knowing what that's going to look like before it happens. But like I said - this is more advanced work which you need to work your way up to. You can't start at the finish line - just like Kurt already mentioned in this video. You have to start as a white belt, just like everyone else does then work your way up. Crawl before you walk; walk before you run etc. Right now you're trying to get ahead of yourself which is exactly what he's warning against in this video.
@@amankadambotaslam7143 Forgot to mention, when you write your dialogue down... remove ALL punctuation and paragraphs. Just write it ALL down and don't anticipate how it's going to come out. Don't memorize a performance, only memorize the words so that your performance comes from "working off" the other actor. The quality of your acting comes not from you but from what the other actor does TO you and for that you need to be open, receptive and vulnerable. Let THEIR words penetrate to your heart and allow THAT to color how your own dialogue comes out; without thinking about it and without planning it in advance. You should also know your dialogue so well that you don't need to think about it. You shouldn't be focused on "gosh... what's my next line?". You should be placing 100% of your focus on the other actor; you can't really do that if you don't know your dialogue or at least the intention of the scene & where it's going. There's a great book series by Larry Silverberg called "The Meisner Approach". It's a four book series but he doesn't get into script analysis until the third book in the series so that should give you an idea of how far ahead you're trying to jump. Try not to get ahead of yourself - focus on the basics of acting first and once you've done the work that's going to support the text - then focus on the text and script analysis. In the early stages of your training you should be doing repetition exercises plus "doors and activities", not trying to do a scene. And you need to have one or two other people to be able to work with. If you have other friends that are interested in acting, get together with them and just practice doing the most basic repetition exercises. You can find videos online which describe in detail how to do a basic repetition exercise. Elizabeth Mestnick has some great videos on this. It's good to have three people in your group so one acts as the "observer" or audience and they also assist by telling you when to start reps and when to stop. You should be doing no less than 3-5 minutes at a time and set aside two hours to practice. I have literally done repetition exercises for two hours, straight without stopping except to drink water or use the restroom.
Hey Kurt, I watched some of the most famous actors such as Steve Carell and many other actors that had auditions and they did not use props of any sort. I was taught that props are mainly used in commercial auditions and not for film. So your Insight was quite interesting. I was taught that those can be distractions. Where did you get your resources from?
Props can definitely be distractions when the actor is making the scene all about the props. Many beginner actors try to show off the prop in the audition when it isn't really necessary. Veteran actors know when and when not to use props and when they do, it is simply to add believability to the scene rather than to take attention away from the actor. For example, in most scenes where characters are eating and/or drinking, the actor doesn't really need to eat or drink in the audition because the scene is not about the food, it's about the conversation that's happening. However, if one character says "Here, have some lemonade" and then your character replies, "Ahhhh, that is some refreshing lemonade!". Well, it would look really dumb if you didn't actually take a drink of something before saying that line.
Yes. I was going to comment on this, but searched to see if anyone else happened to mention it. I've seen actors pulling a bunch of crap out of a backpack at auditions. That's a distraction. Bringing cups and stuff to an audition is generally not acceptable, but I can see where if the scene is about an actor dribbling water through out the scene....it would be an exception. However, even on a taped audition, if - for example - the actor starts of typing, then swivels around and the typewriter is out for the rest of the scene...do not bring in a typewriter. Anyway - Kurt, this is my first time seeing your channel/videos. Stage32 featured your video in an article. I think a video on props diving it could give you more content and be something you could like to from this video. Nice presentation...and congrats on Vendetta!
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Thanks again for the excellent tips. Yesterday, Chris submitted an audition video and pretended to eat an ice cream bar because the sides said ".. sitting on a rocky outcropping eating an ice cream bar. Stanley speaks as he he eats." Should we have actually gotten an ice cream bar?
Hi I really want to be an actor but don’t know how to really start I feel like acting isn’t such a big thing in Scotland what do you recommend
@@shaynestrain5945 read books(many),memorise lines ,take acting classes,work out (bcz actors are fit),eat healthy food,get out of your comfort zone,work hard,make the most of your day and practice stuff like the ones above daily
Waoo I have seen you with my favorite actor Brian crynston in jerry And Marge go large!! Walter white
Am from TANZANIA and I like acting
Thanks Kurt! I'm a 70-year old beginner, trying not to rush...
i wish you all the success my friend 🤲🏾❤
How's it going so far?
I’m 68 and have just submitted my first self-tape!🤣 Good luck to both of us ☘️💫
Bravo!
Hey Kurt. I landed the part. Rehearsals went well. Start filming on Friday 🙏☘️💫
I loved the violin analogy because some of my acting students think they can take one or two acting classes and then will magically get offered the standard rich and famous contract from Netflix or other streaming platforms. Getting an agent is another fallacy that many new actors fall into that I'm glad you covered. As an acting coach - I'm constantly saying AMEN to your words of wisdom!
I would love having you as my coach ma'am
Thx Kurt .. This isn't even for "beginners" this is also for people like me that's a seasoned actors but need to remind myself if im getting lazy on my submissions... Keep grinding and hope one day Bruce Willis is gonna make a video saying " This is what it was like working with Kurt Yue" 👍😃
I’m a Professional Truck driver in my 40’s . I’ve been driving 18 wheelers for 20 years. I want a career change and decided it will be acting. I’m committed to becoming a great actor so Kurt Yue ‘s videos are the first lessons about this industry I’ve came across. Thank you Kurt for these videos ! I Hope to see you on set in the future 😊
Good luck❤!!
I’m so guilty of number 4. I see it as confidence and believing that I can be great, I’m looking at the finish line before I even run the race. I needed to hear that, thank you.
Saw the trailer to your new movie with Brian Cranston, congrats!!
are interested to join hollywood
your second point was so useful to me!! no one has ever mentioned this to me & now that you’ve pointed it out, it’s obvious to NOT pretend for a self tape. as usual, thank you for your expertise 🙏
Hello Mister Kurt
I'm student living in France
But all my passion is to be an actor and I want to move in America for acting but I don't know how
how can I get US for acting is that possible to contact a director of casting and make a reservation for My Visa or what should I do
Please help me about that I really need to get US to make my dreams comes true
In the meantime time thanks for reading this
I look forward From hearing you
@@alybadradoumbouya3761 you can work on the US... that'll help you .
@@alybadradoumbouya3761 You should audition online for American shows and movies. It's really helpful to have a resume ready and an agent, but you don't have to. I would move to America first, that should probably be the first step. Don't be messy, have everything planned out. You mentioned you're a student, are you over eighteen? If so, moving to America would be the first step. If not, I'd send in online audition tapes. Getting a role won't be easy, so don't be discouraged, Let people in your life know about your dreams. If you get a part, they'll fly you out to the set in the US. Get an acting coach and work for it. Have the right mindset and take baby steps. Lots of love from Wisconsin, USA.
I started BG here in Atlanta back in 2020 and began acting classes back in August. I just booked my first role on a feature film. It's low budget but I don't care. It's experience and I'm excited!
Congrats!
soo how did it go??
You are honestly so inspirational. Whenever I feel like quitting and focusing on a boring 9-5 career, I watch your vids because you speak so kindly and offer such good information for us beginner actors. I cannot imagine myself feeling fulfilled not being on stage or in front of the camera. It’s always so exciting becoming someone else to play a character. You saying be patient is exactly what I need to remind myself of. All good things take time, and that pic was literally so perfect for my visual mind. Why make things harder for myself? Thanks for all the quality vids. Can’t wait to see you on set someday!
That third point was SUPER helpful to know. I haven’t done any auditions yet but I feel like out of nerves I would’ve abruptly ended my scene after my final scene just wanting it to be over with lol so thanks for this tip.
I really appreciate how simple to execute these are. It makes it much more helpful. Thank you!
Kurt, You are amazing! I’m so glad that I started following you. Your TH-cam videos on acting helps us tremendously. When I think of a question, and do the research your content pops up. Please continue keeping the acting community prepared, focused and ready. 🎬🙌🏾
Hi Kurt, I just turned 60 and have been in 3 movies each subsequent movie I have had bigger and better roles. I did not know about step 3, although it made sense to me to do that step. Thank you pointing out the 2 business tips. I appreciate all your videos
This video is SO helpful, thank you Kurt! Looking forward to watching the video you mentioned on getting acting experience. I have a lot of stage experience and enough voiceover gigs to be SAG-AFTRA, but definitely need some more screen time as I prepare to dive back into the LA scene full-time. Hope to see you on set one day too ☺
Good tips! I like the one about making sure you have a moment before and after your audition and not just to start and finish abruptly.
Giving yourself an activity can help with this (kind of like an "independent activity" in an acting class). In it's simplest form it's just something to help get you focused before you begin the actual scene but it also helps with the expression within the scene. Even something as simple as putting on a tie or cleaning a table can add life to a scene because if your character is angry that's going to come out in *how* you clean the table. A perfect example: the scene from Raider of the Lost Ark where Indiana Jones first arrives at the bar in Napal and technically you could say that he has a "door' and she has an "activity". He has a problem; she's the only solution to his problem but she's doing something - watch HOW she does what she's doing when she says the line "Well say it again anyway!!!!".
I recently got started in acting of sorts because of a new job, and learning about the industry has been so fascinating yet so overwhelming. I stumbled across this video and I'm SO glad I did. Your advice grounded me and reassured me to just have fun and see where you can go. Thank you for this!
I appreciate the last two points where you mentioned trying to advance quickly, and agents. I just graduated from college this past weekend and I’ll be taking your advice!
Just on my second auditions, glad i leant from my mistakes from my first auditions though still at video-tape auditions i hope to make it one day.....
Thank you. I'm working on my 17th show. Your advise is spot on with what other credible actors have told me. I Just turned down an offer for a 3 year talent agreement with an agent. It's the best thing I've done for my career.
Your acting advice is always super useful! Started watching your videos last year, and thanks to you I'm already taking acting classes and feeling rlly happy about it, so thank you for everything really!
Thank you so much. I was asked by a director to read for 2 parts post" tell me about yourself "interview . I didn't land the parts, but now I realize why, thanks to your video.
Amazing content from the best acting/film channel on this platform. Feels like at this point he’s my personal teacher. Can’t get enough videos, hope to see you on set one day Kurt!
Kurt I saw you in Jerry & Marge Go Large!!!! I shouted out in front of my mom "I know that guy!"
I really appreciated your discussion about not taking things too fast. True story here. My friend encouraged me to audition for a one act festival and I got a part!! *Buuut*, there really are some differences between acting on stage vs screen, lol. I thought I was going to run off stage screaming because I felt my first rehearsal was so bad, LOL!! I felt pretty discombobulated! However, the thought dawned on me that perhaps I should be making use of the training I’ve been getting from classes and your videos? :-p Anyhow, I am really enjoying this experience and have learned a lot about *patience*! Thank you as always for your videos and invaluable advice!
Thank you Kurt, I genuinely do hope to see you on set one day!
Kurt is so helpful for actors! Thank you for being awesome Kurt! Talent learn so much from you!
Great video! Also, huge congratulations on all of your achievements!
You're the best teacher ever... thank you so much for this Sir 🙏
TYSM, Kurt! You’re so helpful no matter what level you are in your career. I appreciate your passing the knowledge. You are an amazing actor.
Thank you so much, you giving exactly the information I need at the moment.
Since you mentioned not 'pretending' to do things on camera I thought I'd share the time I had to do a spit-take while self taping. I found it much harder than originally thought since I had to 1. Avoid hitting the camera with the mouthful of water I'd sipped. 2. Not choke on said mouthful of water 3. Not *laugh* while performing points 1. and 2. And lastly 4. Properly clean up the area after I was done.
Didn't get the gig but did learn how to do a spit-take.
Not sure if I should list that on the 'skills' section of my resume though 😉
thanks for your advices, they are quote clear !!
As a 11 years old, I am so ready to start my acting career 😊
I really like ur videos bcoz it has changed me,,I am aspiring to be an actor that's why I've been watching ur videos
Am always telling myself that when am done with school I'll get an agent and rush and all that stuff u know going for auditions and I actually hv no experience
But I've changed my point of view and wanna take it step by step by seeing the need of an acting classes
Thanks so much
I do my own short films and been studying my so called acting and some the scenes are believable but others are not. The tip you said about when your lines end you should continue on performing, is going to help me in the future. thank you for these free tips.
SO HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU
Ok but who made the ladder drawing?! It’s awesome.
Thank you sir I'm watching from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Your teachings is really helping me
Thanks Kurt! Your videos always inspire me. Hi from Italy :)
I won't ask any question, because in 35 years acting I had too many. Now there's not any question. Thanks
I think I could be an actor. I definitely got the voice for it lol
This is so helpful with the self tape start and finish parts! Thank you!
i’m a freshman just trying to land a role in Clue! this tips really helped me! i hope it all goes well. thank you! :D
Thank you!!! Not exactly “new” but appreciate your insight and direction
I am hooked to your channel now !
Hey I’ve got a question, is it easier to secure big Netflix movies if I live in America? I live in the UK and there is no chance I can move to the USA any time soon. Will it be harder for me to achieve my goals?
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. When I was still teaching martial arts I would have my students practice the moves slowly at first so they can master the form without getting injured first. Then once you have perfect form you will naturally notice that there's a certain rhythm to it and once you've found the rhythm you can speed that rhythm up. Now I teach a free acting class for disabled veterans (Meisner based) and the same principles still apply.
Excellent helpful tips Kurt🙏
Great tips and advice!
I did a self-taped audition for a character that was shooting a gun at a practice range. I don't own any fake guns so I "pretended" to shoot one.
Most of the comments I received about the performance were positive. They felt that if I used a real gun, it would have taken away from the performance. What are your thoughts?
I had a "featured extra" role in a Bruce Willis project years ago- "Acts of Violence". I didn't get to meet Bruce but I was in a short clip with co-star Cole Hauser.
Just saw you in the Jerry and Marge go large trailer. Kurt you're really going places!!! Hope to see you on set no doubt🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank u soo much bc i am gonna have Audition for a series
I'm going to watch the movie. Very curious now. Thanks.
Thanks kurt sir, give for important things of acting..
Hey Kurt I am loving your videos to the point where I am dying to go to acting classes hoping it’s not to expensive and gets me to my goal slowly but surely
i loved tip #3 👍
Any new videos coming up anytime soon? I appreciate all the valuable information you've shared so far about the filming industry.
knowledgeable +your hand gesture and body language is nice
Kurt I always feel like you are speaking directly to me in these videos 😂 great advice like always. "it's a marathon, not a sprint" 🙌🏾
Wow I just saw you in Class 09. Awesome 🎉
Thank you, Kurt
Thanks 🙏🏾 Kurt Great 👍🏾 tips
Thank you! This helps to navigate the journey to becoming an actor. Small steps are just as important as the big ones.
The small steps are more important than the big ones because if your first step is in the wrong direction then you're already starting out on the wrong path and you'll never reach your intended destination. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
Is that Mike Tyson in your latest movie, Vendetta? Awesome.
Could you do your own personal acting class and we virtually talk to you so you can coach us you seem like a very inspiring and great actor and I love your techniques !
🤗 😄 😃 👏🏻 You Are Awesome!! Keep Going!!
I always watch your videos first 😄😄
Best I’ve heard!
Thank you kurt! Just shot a self audition tape for a show, and I used a lot of tips from your vids. You’re the best
Where did you find the auditions do you have an agent
are interested in acting
Part of me always wanted to act when I was a little kid. I never thought I could do it. I’m 27 now. Part of me wants to at least try.
New to Toronto. Thank you for this video man!
These are some great tips! Thank You!
You are so wonderful for sharing this information with us and I appreciate you!
Yeah like when I did a short film in My drama class I didn't say the whole story at once we did bit by bit by the script
The only acting experience I have is in high school, My friend is an aspiring director himself and I was always his go to actor, 😂 Was really fun though
Subbed, Thank you for your wisdom! ❤❤❤
You are awesome! So glad I came across your channel!☺️
Es un excelente consejo que nos das Kurt. Todo se gana con paciencia y sabiduría. Gracias por compartir tus experiencias en tus videos. ✨💛🇵🇪 Saludos desde Peru.
Hi Kurt you’re video helped me now I won’t move to fast. However, I’m new to acting how do you know when you have enough credibility to audition for the bigger roles like Netflix, HBO, Marvel, or Disney?
You ever seen the show Airwolf? Speaking of the suspension of disbelief.
Thanks for this. Thanks for helping. I'm going to take this in and apply it
Thanks mentor Yue
Thanks for this
I was apprehensive to learn which beginner acting mistakes I was making; fortunately I make different mistakes.
Kurt! Just saw you in Young Rock. Nice work as always 😬🔥🙌🏻
What should I do if there isn’t any acting classes near me? I’m only 15 but I plan on moving to Atlanta when I’m around 19 maybe if I have enough money, I’ve only saved up $400 so far lol, but I am fairly certain my parents would pay for acting classes if I move to Atlanta. They always say they’ll pay for my college. Ik it’s a big and expensive thing to move to some where new but i think acting is something that truly peaks my interest.
Thank you so much Kurt for this teaching.
You advices are very helpful. Thanks a lot.
Kurt...I just saw you in Young Rock...that was crazy and awesome!!!
Thank you! i love your videos and they are so helpful!
Hey Kurt great video I just have one question how long do you think it should be before a beginner actor gets a agent.
If you haven't even taken an acting class yet then you shouldn't even be asking about how to get an agent or how long it takes. Did you even watch the video? You're already doing exactly what he said NOT to do. You're never going to have an acting career if you can't even pay attention and follow simple directions because following *direction* is exactly what an actor does. That's why actors are called actors and directors are called directors. A directors job is to direct actors and if you can't listen & follow simple directions then you can't act.
When you're already doing the work; already taking acting classes; already have a decent reel and resume WITHOUT an agent - an agent will come looking for you. They're not interested in representing people who are obsessed with fame but too lazy to do the work. They're not here just to help you get famous they're in it to make money and if you're not already making money then you're useless to any well established agent because they work on commission. They don't get paid until you get paid.
I have a question can you use audition tapes for a demo reel?
thanks Kurt, your videos have been so helpful!
Thank you so much I have wanted to be an actor for so long it is my dream to be one 💜 ❤️
Needed this today.
Can you make a video of breaking down of a script.
That's more advanced training that's usually covered in any acting class. There's no point in breaking down the first steps of approaching a script if you haven't even done the basic foundational work which leads up TO that. He's always telling people on this channel that your first step as an actor should be to take classes and don't assume that watching this channel is a substitute for taking classes.
You must first learn to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances and learn to genuinely connect with your scene partner - and that is the work which will support the dialogue but it's not something you can learn by watching videos any more than you can learn how to ride a bike by reading about it.
BUT... I'll tell you the very first; most basic thing you learn about learning your dialogue (in a Meisner based class anyway). It's to write down YOUR dialogue and ONLY your dialogue. Don't memorize the other actors lines. In your first read you shouldn't even know what the other actor is going to say - but rather let their behavior and words PULL the dialogue from you; without even knowing what that's going to look like before it happens. But like I said - this is more advanced work which you need to work your way up to. You can't start at the finish line - just like Kurt already mentioned in this video. You have to start as a white belt, just like everyone else does then work your way up. Crawl before you walk; walk before you run etc. Right now you're trying to get ahead of yourself which is exactly what he's warning against in this video.
@@liquidbraino Thank you for the advise 👍
@@amankadambotaslam7143 Forgot to mention, when you write your dialogue down... remove ALL punctuation and paragraphs. Just write it ALL down and don't anticipate how it's going to come out. Don't memorize a performance, only memorize the words so that your performance comes from "working off" the other actor.
The quality of your acting comes not from you but from what the other actor does TO you and for that you need to be open, receptive and vulnerable. Let THEIR words penetrate to your heart and allow THAT to color how your own dialogue comes out; without thinking about it and without planning it in advance.
You should also know your dialogue so well that you don't need to think about it. You shouldn't be focused on "gosh... what's my next line?". You should be placing 100% of your focus on the other actor; you can't really do that if you don't know your dialogue or at least the intention of the scene & where it's going.
There's a great book series by Larry Silverberg called "The Meisner Approach". It's a four book series but he doesn't get into script analysis until the third book in the series so that should give you an idea of how far ahead you're trying to jump. Try not to get ahead of yourself - focus on the basics of acting first and once you've done the work that's going to support the text - then focus on the text and script analysis.
In the early stages of your training you should be doing repetition exercises plus "doors and activities", not trying to do a scene. And you need to have one or two other people to be able to work with. If you have other friends that are interested in acting, get together with them and just practice doing the most basic repetition exercises. You can find videos online which describe in detail how to do a basic repetition exercise. Elizabeth Mestnick has some great videos on this. It's good to have three people in your group so one acts as the "observer" or audience and they also assist by telling you when to start reps and when to stop. You should be doing no less than 3-5 minutes at a time and set aside two hours to practice. I have literally done repetition exercises for two hours, straight without stopping except to drink water or use the restroom.
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Can you make a video for people who want to be a actor in high school
Super helpful thanks!
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I don’t see that you covered recently. Do you think Actors need a personal website in 2022?
Hey Kurt, I watched some of the most famous actors such as Steve Carell and many other actors that had auditions and they did not use props of any sort. I was taught that props are mainly used in commercial auditions and not for film. So your Insight was quite interesting. I was taught that those can be distractions. Where did you get your resources from?
Props can definitely be distractions when the actor is making the scene all about the props. Many beginner actors try to show off the prop in the audition when it isn't really necessary. Veteran actors know when and when not to use props and when they do, it is simply to add believability to the scene rather than to take attention away from the actor. For example, in most scenes where characters are eating and/or drinking, the actor doesn't really need to eat or drink in the audition because the scene is not about the food, it's about the conversation that's happening. However, if one character says "Here, have some lemonade" and then your character replies, "Ahhhh, that is some refreshing lemonade!". Well, it would look really dumb if you didn't actually take a drink of something before saying that line.
Yes. I was going to comment on this, but searched to see if anyone else happened to mention it. I've seen actors pulling a bunch of crap out of a backpack at auditions. That's a distraction. Bringing cups and stuff to an audition is generally not acceptable, but I can see where if the scene is about an actor dribbling water through out the scene....it would be an exception. However, even on a taped audition, if - for example - the actor starts of typing, then swivels around and the typewriter is out for the rest of the scene...do not bring in a typewriter.
Anyway - Kurt, this is my first time seeing your channel/videos. Stage32 featured your video in an article. I think a video on props diving it could give you more content and be something you could like to from this video. Nice presentation...and congrats on Vendetta!
Hello sir tomorrow is my modeling audition in dubai give me advise ❤️