Brian Timoneys World Of Acting

There are four different kind of personalities that come to acting. On this podcast we discuss them. Which one are you?

On this podcast we discuss addiction to getting acting work and if this is similar to being a Crack Ho?

On this podcast we discuss how much actors are paid and if, in some cases, is it too much?

Some actors idea of preparation varies. On this podcast we discuss what it is to be prepared properly for auditions and performances.

Is it true that people act in real life? In this podcast we look at how people act in everyday life and how the actor can use this.

One set there are rules and protocols to adhere to. Get it wrong and you will look like an amateur. On this podcast we discuss what they are.

The ego can ruin a performance and indeed an entire career if unchecked. On this podcast we discuss how to handle the actors ego.

A film set is a challenging environment for an actor. On this podcast we discuss the best way to deal with those challenges.

Idris has been incredibly successful as an actor. Find out his secret to acting success on this podcast.

When an actor finds themselves in a “long run” it presents some very unique challenges. On this podcast we discuss them and how to deal with them.

A prominent Hollywood casting director once told me that when he auditions an actor, he wants the tenth date version instead of the first date version, metaphorically speaking. On this podcast we discuss this in detail and how it can help you audition even better.

Places have an impact on us. Walking on the Right Bank of Paris feels different from a ghetto. This podcast is all about how places can be used (and should be) to affect your acting.

If you really want to “live truthfully” on stage/set then you have to forget about pre-planning. To live in the moment means being present in the moment and not getting caught up with thoughts that take you to the past or the future. This is easier said than done and in many acting schools they only give this a nod and a wink. So, on this podcast we delve deep into what it is to genuinely “live truthfully” on stage or on set.

Marketing yourself: Insights and advice on getting it right Brian takes you on a step-by-step journey through the marketing process for actors, with tips and guidance based on his own experience on the Whens, Whys and Hows of getting yourself out there, seen, heard – and cast! 8 things you will learn about: • Understanding your type – Get out your clipboard! • Making sure you “give good at…” – Honing your strengths • Why training is vital – And how to go about it • Producing a showreel: Quality, authenticity, and no overacting • The headshot – Why you need a professional • Your CV – Training first, acting credits after • The letter: Make it easy for them – bullet points & relevance • When and how to contact the casting agents: Using a rota

People sometimes think that vulnerability is a weakness but nothing could be further from the truth in acting. For actors this can be a very powerful emotional connection. In this podcast Brian discusses the strength of vulnerability with a look at why being vulnerable is not a weakness when it comes to acting – but the exact opposite. With tips and guidance based on Brian’s own experience, and a real-life example of a show of vulnerability that touched the world, Brian explains how being your true self can seriously hone your acting. 7 things you will learn about: • Vulnerability – Strength or Weakness? • The importance of vulnerability in acting • Emotional connection: The Andy Murray example • Bringing vulnerability into your acting: Touching the audience • How background, culture and family can hold back your acting • Breaking out of your conditioning: The Method • Your authentic self: Why you need to take off the social mask

Taking a look at some of the positive and negative aspects of fame, with tips and insights based on Rob’s and Brian’s own personal experiences and anecdotes from some of the acting greats. Discussing issues such as, coping with the loss of privacy, relishing in fame versus becoming a recluse, and the pitfalls to avoid to ensure you enjoy your moment of fame. 9 things you will learn about: • Fame: A dazzling adventure – or a life destroyer? • The “clamping jaws of fame” – and how to escape them • Facing up to loss of self & loss of privacy • Coping techniques: Adapt, embrace – or become a recluse? • Tips from the Greats: How Marilyn Monroe could “turn it off”. • The pitfalls: Working to maintain your fame versus producing good work • Anonymity versus Promotion – Which way should you go? • The right balance: A look at De Niro’s approach • The “hangers-on” – How to sort the authentic from the fame-seekers

Chatting about the all-important topic of learning lines, with tips and advice based on Brian’s and Rob’s own experiences – from why it’s not as easy as it looks, to the different techniques and approaches used, through to the importance of understanding the hidden script. 9 things you will learn about: • Learning lines: Not as easy as it looks • Why you shouldn’t learn lines when you’re learning lines • Making it real – Tapping into your unconscious mind • Tips from the greats – What’s Anthony Hopkins’ trick? • Why it’s important to let the script breathe • Getting down to the basics: Doing it line by line • When and how to use associative memory • The role of subtext: Getting to grips with the hidden script • Graft: The importance of putting in the hours

What is it that creates the Ultimate Actor? Six golden rules to create acting excellence- from getting an insight into yourself and being vulnerable to not letting others’ opinions determine who you are as a person and actor. 7 things you’ll learn about: – Knowing thyself: understanding who you truly are – Getting rid of preconceived ideas and starting from scratch – Expressing vs. supressing yourself – Being vulnerable equals being strong – Being a risk taker in order to be a great actor – Willing to fail and be ridiculed in order to be the best – Not letting others’ opinions affect you; being a lion!

On this podcast, we look at how to research a character like a method acting pro.

Taking a behind-the-scenes look at the importance of an actor’s ability to take direction with anecdotes and guidance based on Brian’s and Cameron’s own personal experiences -how vital it is that you get it right – from both the director’s and the actor’s perspective. 7 things you will learn about: • The importance of taking direction – fast • Fulfilling the director’s vision: Listening and implementing • The “note session”: The right approach • Your role as a leading actor: Positive energy • How your attitude influences your career: Insider references • The director’s perspective: How to get hired again • The importance of being easy to work with