Shari Shaw Acting Studio

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Here’s THE thing Scarlett Johansson learned about acting over the course of her career.. .

bottom line-do what makes you happy!! ❤️

Actors!
Don’t just memorize lines. Build a real person. Hilary Swank breaks down how specificity fuels her process.

Remember these tips:
* ��Every character is made of precise choices - likes, dislikes, memories, needs, trauma, etc.
* ��Real people are never vague, and your characters shouldn’t be either
* ��Before you dive into a role, define their core want in one clear sentence
* ��If a moment feels off, don’t ignore it - ask how it connects to that core truth

Details are the difference between pretending and being.

goodbye belt, goodbye tight pants ✌🏻

Trust the Voice Within.

There is a quiet voice inside. One that knows exáctly who you are meant to become, and as Michelle Obama reminds us, that voice deserves to be trusted before the world tries to silence it. From a young age, we begin to hear noise that tells us to doubt, to shrink, to follow what feels safe instead of what feels true, but deep down, you always know better. You feel when you are capable of more, when you deserve more, and when you are meant for something greater than what you are settling for. That inner voice is not random, it is your truth trying to guide you toward the life you were meant to live. Listen to it, protect it, and choose it over everything else, because the moment you start believing it is the moment your life begins to change. ❤️

keep it simple! It’s great to show off where you’ve taken classes but make sure the classes don’t overshadow the credits

Cilian Murphy shares some powerful wisdom: “it takes 30 years to become an actor.”

Why? Because acting isn’t just about technique - it’s about life experience, growth, and learning to channel it into your work.

The industry is constantly evolving, and while nothing is guaranteed, the real dream for actors is simply to keep working.

His advice to young actors? Don’t wait for permission. Go create.

Use the technology at your fingertips to craft, tell stories, and build art of your own. The opportunities are there, now go make them happen. ✨

you’ll learn different things from everyone so it’s important to diversify your classes and who you’re learning from!

With no formal acting training, Jennifer Lawrence
told 60 Minutes in 2018 that she just channels empathy as she acts. She said it comes easily and that she loves getting lost in a role.

“That’s the adrenaline rush, that’s the high that I can’t live without,” she said.