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Choosing the Right Path: Comparing Kimball Studio's Short-Burst Acting Intensives vs. Long-Term Consistent Training
At Kimball Studio, we recognize that every actor's journey is unique, which is why we offer two distinct pathways to success. Read below...
Aug 5, 2024


How College Actors Thrive in Kimball Studio's Zoom On-Camera Acting Classes
Many college students come to Kimball Studio seeking on-camera acting training to supplement their mostly theatrical experience in...
May 28, 2024

How to Prepare Auditions: The Kimball Studio Method of "Active Prep"
Auditioning is its own art. At Kimball Studio we know the prospect of auditioning for film and TV roles can seem daunting at first. In...
May 7, 2024


Understanding the Differences between Stage & Screen Acting: How Theatre Actors can use On-Camera Acting Classes for their craft
A lot of actors come to us with a theater background, eager to make the transition to TV and Film acting. The first thing they ask us is:...
Apr 30, 2024


How to Get a Great Headshot
Are you wondering how to book acting roles more consistently or getting more auditions? Last week, one of our talented actors at Kimball...
Apr 18, 2024


Feeling Inspired by Ballistics Week at the Studio
Last week, we had a blast blending Ballistics into our on-camera classes - reminding ourselves of what makes Kimball Studio so...
Jan 25, 2024

Listen to Our New "Getting In" Playlist
Our "Getting In" Playlist: Every Session, we ask all our actors to pick an "IN theme song." For Winter/Spring 2024, we compiled these...
Jan 17, 2024


Kimball Studio Actors Shine Bright During the Strike
While the strike may be temporarily halting auditions and traditional work opportunities, our actors at Kimball Studio have found...
Oct 10, 2023

Top 3 Updates You Should Make To Your Acting Materials Right Now
Last week, many of our classes at the Studio had a "Materials Review" week, where we went through everyone's headshots, resumes, IMDB...
Sep 12, 2023

DO YOUR OUTREACH
As Summer approaches, many casting offices will start to slow down - so at Kimball we encourage all our actors to UTILIZE their slow...
Jun 6, 2023

REVISIT OUR "IN" PLAYLIST
As it is now the unofficial start of Summer, we think it's a great time to revisit the "Getting In" playlist we make at the start of...
May 30, 2023


DO ONE THING FOR YOUR CAREER
This week, the homework for all our actors at the studio is to do ONE THING FOR THEIR CAREERS. We wanted to share this homework with all...
May 9, 2023
YOUR SELF TAPE CODE
In the post-COVID world, Self Tapes are more important than ever before. Self Tapes will likely remain the industry standard for most...
May 2, 2023


Eye Work at Dinner
This week, the homework for all our studio actors is: Go out to eat one night and practice your eye work at dinner. Place an invisible...
Apr 17, 2023

Cold Reads
Here's what happened in one of our zoom classes discussing some tips & tricks for "cold-reading" sides: Want to learn more tips for...
Apr 11, 2023

The One-Minute Challenge
Twice a year, Kimball Studio hosts the "One-Minute" challenge, which is a chance for all our Studio actors to re-commit to their daily...
Mar 31, 2023

TV SCHOOL: Comedy on Mute
This week, the homework for all our Studio actors is to practice "TV SCHOOL". How do you do this? Watch a comedy film or TV episode on...
Mar 28, 2023


Spring Cleaning - Throw Sh*t Out
It's Spring Break for most of our classes at Kimball Studio, so we're giving everyone the homework of doing some Spring Cleaning......
Mar 21, 2023

Headshots
Headshots are...everything. They are your chance to get across your type, your superpower, your whole self - without saying a word. They...
Mar 14, 2023

The Emotional Scale
This week, the homework for all our studio actors is to practice your 'Emotional Scales' - at least once a day. Here's how to do it: See...
Mar 7, 2023
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