William Alderson Acting Studio

09/08/2023

08/16/2023

Audition tips

Audition tips from actors Seth Rogen (‘Superbad,’ ‘Pineapple Express’), Cate Blanchett (‘Carol,’ ‘Tár’), Christina Ricci (‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘The Addams Family...

08/07/2023

Watch these great origin stories:

How did they end up here? Dulcé Sloan shares how keeping hope alive is sometimes the hardest thing, Desi Lydic discusses her concerns about auditioning while...

06/24/2023

See? Blue suit!

Repetition exercise is a base in Meisner Acting technique

06/14/2023

Sometimes METHOD acting isn't fun
https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/meryl-streep-miserable-method-acting-the-devil-wears-prada-1234874253/?fbclid=IwAR1myXyahmlbmqtGBhnMrzMyIufzg8he0N5SzreZPMvXuRsqY9EWF_KZq08

Blunt recalled that her legendary co-star was “slightly terrifying” in the fashion comedy.

03/17/2023

Have you ever wondered what all the hoopla is around Meisner actors? WHat is it they love so much about this technique? Find out for yourself on May 29 in this 5 week class that meets 3x a week at the studio in Hollywood.
https://www.aldersonstudio.com/new1styear

07/23/2022

https://youtu.be/jH_wlHZNLyw?t=93

Our good friend Kerry Washington steps in as guest host, helps out some deserving and talented actors who are SO close to qualifying for health insurance thr...

07/14/2022

Keeping us all safe on set!

An agreement between Hollywood studios and a group of entertainment industry unions is set to be extended until the end of September.

06/29/2022

Announcing a one-month Self-Tape Workshop beginning July 11 taught by filmmaker/Meisner actor César Gamiño via ZOOM! Open to anyone geographically. Aimed at demystifying the now accepted norm of self-tape auditioning, this workshop will cover ALL the tech issues you could possibly have including: gear, home setups, editing, etc. ONLY 6 SPOTS If you know someone looking for this, TAG them in the comments!

Today's auditions are MOSTLY conducted via self tape. Learn how to place every light, which mic to use, which acting choices will make you stand out. And learn all this from a Meisner teacher! You will no longer fear the process and you'll feel confident and ready for your call back.

06/08/2022

Some auditioning advice from a great - it's cue'd up

The legendary founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, Robert De Niro, returns to The Late Show for a two part interview that begins with some good news, that h...

06/02/2022

celebs who are not fans of method acting

05/22/2022

https://www.indiewire.com/2022/05/barry-anthony-carrigan-quit-acting-alopecia-1234726999/?fbclid=IwAR2vSlRrjxzJJg365XoVKPh_Wb1oBOvJY6bM5W0-pei39UgzAAezupuWGAc

“I’m one of those people that if you told me that I can’t do something, I will,” the “Barry” star said.