Television  

Is Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson the Dynamic Trio of American Idol history and ultimately television history? Read on.

Accepting imaginary situations as if they were reality is something that every actor must strive to reach; however, this technique is one that is not easily accomplished.

The eighth season finale of Grey's Anatomy saw the demise of one fan favorite. Looking head to next fall, are more casualties still to come?

Bayern and Chelsea put their hearts on their sleeves. In the end, every player tried to reach the trophy but Cech saves, Drogba’s goals, Cole’s runs, Lampard’s passes were just a little more than Bayern could handle. Schweinsteiger has my condolences.

Colin Cunningham is in the TNT science fiction show "Falling Skies." He and I talk about the upcoming season, his character, and the aliens he battles to save Earth.

I chat with Jamie Anne Allman who stars in the show "The Killing." We talk about the show on AMC, living in LA, and her stand up comic routine.

UK & U.S. producer Mal Young gives frank advice to aspiring television writers.

As an actor, you must understand the various emotional levels that are continually given to you so that you may react with the proper emotional intensity and intent.

Viewing sets and locations as real places can be challenging, especially when you are surrounded by countless crew members and filming equipment; however, this is when you must allow your imagination to take over.

People pleasing is a trap that many of us fall into at our own expense. Dr. Palmer explains what is at the core of people pleasing and gives some tips on how to reverse our need to please.

Accepting your responsibility as an actor means you are willing to undergo emotionally challenging roles, you are willing to take time to perform the necessary research and are willing to entertain an audience.

While many believe upstaging only occurs in stage acting, film actors can easily upstage one another while on set. Upstaging is inappropriate in any acting medium as it distracts the audience from what they need to see.

We, as actors, must return to the highly imaginative world of a child in order to fully connect with our characters and view his realities as our own reality.

“Duets” is interesting for a singing competition show. It is very different from the other competition shows out there, and much better in some respects. For people who do not care for the sensationalism of reality TV, “Duets” is a perfect alternative.

As actors, it can be quite easy to become caught up in a highly emotional scene. Whether the emotions are rage, happiness or seduction, you must learn how to control your emotions so you do not cross the line.

Within any acting medium, an actor may give and receive emotional energy through the use of subtext. While this is an advanced-level acting method, it will guarantee a true connection and vibrancy within a performance.

No matter the venue, all actors must learn how to receive the emotional energy from their fellow actor, and then give the same amount of energy back. This will create an emotional balance every scene requires.