Watch: Olivia Wilde Talks Her Career and New Film, ‘Meadowland’
In this SAG Foundations Conversation, Olivia Wilde talks with moderator Emma Brown about her career and latest film, Meadowland.
Claire Coffee on ‘Grimm’, Northwestern University and Being a New Mom
“As an actress that’s really all you want is to be able to play extraordinary circumstances” – Claire Coffee
Lynn Andrews Talks Life on Tour with ‘Annie’ and Playing Miss Hannigan Over 1,000 Times
After playing Miss Hannigan, the alcoholic orphan hater in Annie, over 1,000 times, you’d think actress Lynn Andrews would be tired of playing her. Not true, she said. “As I get older, I feel like I understand her more and more,” she told me.
Review: New Set Brings New Life to ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
Judging by the long and winding line in front of the merchandise booth, The Phantom of The Opera will have no trouble selling tickets for its run at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Emily Deschanel on ‘Bones’, Favorite Episodes and Building Chemistry Between Actors
“For maybe six seasons we would always work together on the weekend and building our chemistry has always been a focus of ours for our performances” – Emily Deschanel on working with David Boreanaz
Interview: Shalita Grant Talks ‘NCIS: New Orleans’, Auditioning and Not Booking a Job for a Year
“I have friends who’ve been out there for a year and have only had six auditions. I had 59 different projects that I had went out for” – Shalita Grant on her first year in LA
‘SuperBob’: Even Super-Heroes Have Trouble Getting a Date
Even superheroes have trouble with their love lives. That’s the premise of the fun, quirky British film SuperBob that screened at the San Diego Film Festival.
Wilmer Valderrama Talks ‘Minority Report’, ‘From Dusk Til Dawn’ and the “Fun” of Playing a Confident Character
“It’s great to be considered a real threat, an actor that can really bring any character to life. I think that’s a gift.” – Wilmer Valderrama
Need Help Rehearsing Your Sides and Scripts? Check Out the New Tableread App
The tableread app has a scene looping function so that actors can select targeted scenes to rehearse or only the scenes that they feature in.
‘Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of The National Lampoon’ is the Greatest Story of All
National Lampoon doesn’t get as much credit as it should for what it did for comedy in the 70 and 80’s. With this terrific new doc out there, hopefully that’ll change.
Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg and Actor Jorge Rodriguez Talk SD REP’s, ‘My Manana Comes’
Sonneberg and Rodriguez give the scoop about the show, rehearsing, acting in San Diego and more
Jadyn Wong Talks ‘Scorpion’, Auditioning and Working with Robert Duvall
“When I do not “jump and play” in the room, it is difficult to leave the audition in the room” – Jadyn Wong
Review: Moxie Theatre’s ‘Orange Julius’
The cast, led by both Hendersen and Jones, is outstanding. Hendersen, who never leaves the stage during the show, commands attention.
Robert J. Townsend Talks SDMT’s ‘La Cage aux Folles’, His Broadway Debut in ‘Mamma Mia’ and Acting in San Diego
In June, Townsend made his Broadway debut in the long-running crowdpleaser, Mamma Mia.
Review: Moonlight’s ‘Big Fish’
Directed by Steve Glaudini with a book by John August and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa, the show is a treat to watch.
Actor/Writer Michael Laurence on His New Play, ‘Hamlet in Bed’ and How Acting Helped Him as a Writer
“Once we get into the performances, I try to put the writer in a box and just live in the moment.” – Actor and Writer Michael Laurence on his new play, Hamlet in Bed
Beauty and the Beast’s Austin Basis on Late Call Times, the Actors Studio and Playing JT Forbes
“You get to fully excavate and navigate and explore the world of the character that you don’t necessarily get doing a play which is 2 to 3 hours of a segment of someone’s life.” – Austin Basis on working on a long-running TV show
San Diego Rep’s Bright ‘Violet’
There’s a lot to like in San Diego Rep’s ‘Violet’, most notably, the fantastic group of actors under Sam Woodhouse’s direction.
Dustin Hoffman Teaches Acting in this Terrific New Masterclass
MasterClass is a new website that brings together people who are at the top of their game to give classes on their profession.
Ray Donovan’s Christy Williams on Working with Jon Voight and a “Bear” of an Audition
“For me things that didn’t happen quickly. It’s been a long process but it’s definitely been a fulfilling journey in the last year getting to do so much great work.” – Ray Donovan’s Christy Williams