How to Choose Scenes for Acting Class

Listen—it’s great that you do a stellar Stanley Kowalski, but maybe think twice before bringing a scene from “Streetcar Named Desire” to your acting class. As Backstage Expert and acting coach Anthony Meindl says, all actors should make it a point to be reading plays—especially new plays! There’s a wealth of material out there to sink your teeth into, and Meindl breaks down what you should be doing to find it. *Breakdown* 0:09 - The importance of plays 0:22 - Why reading is necessary for actors 0:34 - Imagination is key 0:55 - Trying something new Go to Backstage Casting to view and apply to over 4,000 roles: http://www.backstage.com/casting/ Learn more about Anthony Meindl: http://www.anthonymeindl.com/ Follow Anthony Meindl on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AnthonyMeindl Follow Backstage on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Backstage Follow Backstage on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/backstage *More acting tips* Whether you are constantly employed or perpetually auditioning, a great acting class should be a requirement. We asked Backstage Expert and acting coach Anthony Meindl to break down what to do before choosing a class. http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/how-find-the-right-acting-class/ Sometimes you need to get out of your head and reset before you get back to the scene! Here's how meditation can make you a better performer: http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-meditation-makes-you-better-performer/ Have laryngitis or just simply lose your voice? You can get it back fast with these four steps! http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-to-recover-losing-your-voice/