Why isn't my preparation working?

In this episode of The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael share experience about the impact of acting work on your family life. We talk about parenting and spouses. We talk about airplanes and vitamins. Thanks for listening! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

Today on The Actor's Helpline, Tanya calls in to ask how to get back into voiceover. So we brought in an absolute TITAN of the voiceover world to  get us started on our VO careers. Zach Hoffman joins the Helpline to talk about how he went from working for someone else to working for himself. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.comZach's IGZach's Site  Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

This week, Laura and Michael nerd out about what the phrase "Method Acting" refers to. We differentiate between preparation or research and "getting into character." We talk about how to get the crew and your family members to call you by your character's name (no we don't). We share our experience with comparing our inner experience of craft to profiles of movie stars. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Natalie Portman Guardian Article  Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

This week we talk about your actor toolbox. We walk through the classes that helped us most. We talk about how to make it fit in your schedule and how to get the most out of it. You can leave your question at theactorshelpline.com! Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

Pollyanna McIntosh from The Walking Dead joins The Helpline to talk about fear uncertainty about the future. We discuss surrender, commitment, and paying your bills. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com. Click on the microphone and let it rip! Pollyanna McIntosh Instagram Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

In this episode of the The Actor's Helpline, we talk about preparation for in-person auditions and self tapes. How to prepare efficiently. How to pay attention to what distracts you. Michael tells a painful audition story. Laura falls asleep. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

What does a day on set look like? How do you focus on set? Laura and Michael give a primer on "how to stay in it" on set. We talk about emotional moments, warm-ups, what to pay attention to, how to stay out of the way of the crew. There's a ton of stuff to cover here, so hit us up with your thoughts and questions about set/filming stuff. Click on the microphone at theactorshelpline.com     Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

Three quick questions for two long-winded people! This week on The Actor's Helpline we talk about what happens when the director has a different plan than yours, how important is your physical appearance, and how to stay sharp alone. The Helpline is ringing off the hook and we are stoked to hear from you! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

This week, our guest is delightful multi-hyphenate talent and longtime friend of Michael..Josh Ruben! Josh is the writer director of feature films Scare Me and Werewolves Within. He has directed 100s of commercials and shorts. He is still very much an actor and a regular guest on the improv show Make Some Noise. Josh joins the Helpline to talk about going from serious acting student to seriously funny performer and mega prolific director. Leave a question, comment, or just a message of total silence on the Helpline at theactorshelpline.comJosh Ruben on Instagram Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele

This week on The Actor's Helpline, we talk all about the casting process. How do acting parts become available? How do actors get a shot at them? How do agents get their clients auditions? What determines the projects an actor auditions for? You can leave a message for Laura and Michael at theactorshelpline.com Contact The Actor's Helpline InstagramMichael Instagram Laura InstagramTheme music by Matty AlgerPod art by Jamie Skeele