by Jami Tennille | May 29, 2021 | Blog
Information regarding self-tapes abounds for actors and after awhile it can feel overwhelming. Where is the fun in creating, in performance amidst all of these technological aspects we now have to master? Honestly, with some effort, consistent practice and a small...
by Jami Tennille | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Life. For me it often feels like a constant spin cycle through the stages of holding your sh*t together, getting your sh*t together and losing your sh*t entirely.You, too? *virtual high-five*Welcome to the world of realness and embracing all of these very human...
by Jami Tennille | Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Headshots. Ugh. How many times have you been excited for a new headshot session, only to be disappointed with the results? There is a lot of pressure to nail the right wardrobe, the right make-up, the right expression, are you channeling the right “lanes”, the right...
by Jami Tennille | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
https://youtu.be/Igh5SM0sMnI Has this ever happened to you? You walk into the audition room and feel all eyes on you. The pressure is on. You feel yourself begin to sweat, your pulse races, all of a sudden everything you planned to say or do flies out of your mind and...
by Jami Tennille | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have you seen the commercial with the older woman selling CoverGirl? She says, “They say at a certain age you just stop caring. I wonder what age that is?” Life changing. Do our dreams and wishes stop at 40? They may have to bend and adjust, but they are still there...
by Jami Tennille | Jul 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
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by Jami Tennille | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we navigate through these murky waters of the entertainment industry while attempting to stay safe, sane and healthy, many are trying to figure out what this new normal will look like.Well, I got a taste of it first-hand when two weeks into “sheltering in place,” I...
by Jami Tennille | Apr 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
If our career choice was a roller coaster before it now feels like the coaster has come to a screeching halt at the top of a loop leaving us dangling and unsure of how we are going to end up. First and foremost, you are not alone. As a collective, we are all in this...
by Jami Tennille | Apr 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Looking for ways to focus on your craft in quarantine? How about diving into a 30 day challenge?1. Record yourself stating your goal/s2. Fall down the monologue rabbit-hole3. Select one4. Research methods for getting off-book5. Get off-book6. Create a self-tape of...
by Actor Playbook | Mar 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Guest Blog Post by Ian LyonsHi all, with this unforeseen downtime we’re having, along with appreciating our health and our loved ones, it’s a fine time to get our promotional materials prepped for when things start to pick up again. As I’m a fellow actor and demo reel...
by Jami Tennille | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Jami Tennille | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
How often do you hear the advice "Just do the work!"? In an industry that demands we constantly be developing our craft and be self-tape savvy, take a long look in the mirror and honestly come to terms with whether or not you are doing everything that is in your...
by Jami Tennille | Dec 5, 2019 | Blog
Can you imagine yourself doing anything else? Pursuing the dream to act, balancing all of the responsibility and energy vampires life sends our way, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable AND keeping as positive a mind-set as possible IS NOT EASY. I completely...
by Jami Tennille | Nov 15, 2019 | Blog
I was in NYC a few weeks ago and crossed paths with my friend and fellow creative, Kenneth Lonergan. We met back in 2015 on the set of Manchester By The Sea. Working on that film and meeting him have been such gifts in my life. We were catching up over...
by Jami Tennille | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog
Last month I had the opportunity to work on a heartfelt story and beautifully shot film. In one of my scenes, my character is captured crying in a hospital bathroom. She is finally allowing her emotions to pour through her polished facade. Emotional scenes, like any,...
by Jami Tennille | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog
Have you ever found yourself riding the momentum of intention and emotion in your monologue work, only to come to a screeching halt as your mind begins grasping for the next line? You’re not alone in this frustration! Take solace in the knowledge that there are...
by Jami Tennille | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog
Congratulations on deciding you’re ready to pursue your desire to be an actor, regardless of age. If I had to guess, I’d say you didn’t grow up with connections to the industry or with a family that knew how to support your love of the arts. You don’t have a framed...
by Jami Tennille | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog
As actors we crave expression, connection and opportunities to work on our craft. We search for gigs, send out our headshots and fill our heads with theory and technique. And we wait. Soon we might feel a little discouraged, a little stagnant and a little fearful that...
by Jami Tennille | Dec 21, 2017 | Blog
Another year is about to come to an end. We are another year older and hopefully another year wiser, too. 2018 is just ahead on the horizon as you strive to keep up the hustle and forward motion from this past year. The holidays can often become...
by Jami Tennille | Dec 15, 2017 | Blog
Actors, what do you want more of? Opportunities to do your art, auditions, confidence, connection, roles, creating, accessing and channeling emotion? What do you want less of? Bullsh*t, self-doubt, smoke-blowers, the marketing sharks, the waiting? I know...
by Jami Tennille | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog
How often do you ask yourself “How will I achieve acting success?” and “When will I feel confident I am heading in the right direction?” As artists we can be our own worst critic and struggle daily with self-doubt. Take 3 minutes of your...
by Jami Tennille | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog
Watching a painter create can be enchanting. Their jars of brushes, a palette alive with infinite color and the artist a pathway from paint to canvas bringing their vision to life. As actors our artistry is found in bringing our roles to...
by Jami Tennille | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog
As actors we crave expression, connection and opportunities to do what we love. We search for gigs, send out our headshots and fill our heads with theory and technique. And we wait. Soon we might feel a little discouraged, a little stagnant and a little cold...
