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Explore our blog for industry tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal experiences from the Brian Cutler Actors Studio community.
Raw Talent Isn’t Enough: Why Training is Key to Acting Success
Raw talent is just the beginning; refining it through training, practice, and determination is what transforms ability into a lifelong acting career.
The Only Three Things You Need to Remember as an Actor
Master stillness, simplicity, and active listening to create natural, captivating performances that resonate on screen.
Habits and Allowing Freedom in Acting
Acting becomes authentic when you let your body lead, releasing nervous habits and embracing natural freedom.
Forget That You Know the Words: Trusting Your Instincts as an Actor
True acting begins when you forget you know the words and trust your instincts to create authentic, reactive performances.
First Thing: Learn the Words
Learn the words, forget them, and trust your instincts to deliver natural, captivating performances that resonate on screen.
Three Kinds of Authority: Understanding Your Character’s Power Dynamics
Understanding the three types of authority—command, demand, and earned—can elevate your acting by clarifying your character’s power dynamics.
Trust Your Body: The Key to Natural, Connected Performances
Trusting your body enables actors to channel natural emotions, fostering authentic connections with their scene partners.
Using the Muse: Trusting Your Creative Instincts
Great acting begins when you trust your muse, embrace your creative instincts, and let go of overthinking.
We All Have Habits: Awareness is the Key to Fixing Them
Awareness and practice help actors fix unconscious habits, ensuring polished and intentional performances on camera.
The Value of BCAS: A Comprehensive Approach to Acting Training
BCAS provides a comprehensive, on-set style training that integrates all essential acting skills into one holistic program.
Rule of Thumb: Looking Away on Camera
On camera, purposeful gaze management ensures your performance remains focused, believable, and engaging.
3 Things I Ask You To Do: Strengthening Your Acting Craft
Building your acting craft requires daily practice, sensory awareness, and physical stamina to meet the demands of auditions and set life.
More “Word Perfect”: Why Sticking to the Script Matters
Sticking to the script verbatim is essential for projects that demand precision, showcasing an actor’s respect for the writer’s voice and mastery of their craft.
“Malum” Star Christopher Matthew Spencer on Acting, Growth, and the Influence of Brian Cutler
Christopher Matthew Spencer credits Brian Cutler’s studio with helping him grow as an actor by embracing variety, continuous learning, and authentic connection.
The Power of Insouciance: Unlocking Creativity Through Child-Like Behavior
Insouciance—carefree, child-like behavior—unlocks the creativity and authenticity essential for transformative acting.
Directors Don’t Direct Actors: Why Preparation is Key
Directors don’t give acting lessons on set; they hire prepared actors who know how to deliver.
Becoming the Best Business Model of Yourself
To succeed, you must treat yourself as the best business model, dedicating countless hours to building and sustaining your brand with full commitment.
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