True acting isn't about slapping on a fake smile or tricking the audience with smoke and mirrors. Nope, it's about getting raw – peeling back the layers until what's left is nothing but the real, unvarnished you. It's about connecting with something deep inside and sharing it with the world. That's not easy. It's why only a handful of folks ever get branded as "great" in the dizzying world of showbiz. But — hold your applause — here's the kicker: learning the art of genuine performance can unlock doors you never even noticed. And that's what my Actor's Break newsletter is all about. Peeling back the curtain, not only on the stage but in life's grand performance too. So how about it? Ready to drop the pretense and discover the power of your authentic self? Join us while it's still on the house — because soon, it'll be as exclusive as a backstage pass. If you think this is just about acting, think again. The lessons are universal — trust me... it's gonna be one heck of a show.
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Hey you, If you missed Wednesday's email, I've been itching like a hound with fleas to spill the beans. No need to look back, just picture this . . . Your buddy Tom, knee-deep in remodeling his beloved “Get the Callback” eBook – think fresh paint, snappy new cover, the works. But, I’m not here just to wag my tongue about that. The real cat outta the bag moment is the foreword of the audiobook version. It wasn’t penned by any run-of-the-mill Joe. Nope. We’ve got the crème de la crème, the toast of Tinseltown – Jude Gerard Prest. If Hollywood was a game of cards, Jude's the Royal Flush. Now, even with a chest puffed up with pride over my Full Booked Audition Method, asking Jude to write the foreword had me breaking out into a sweat like a nudist on a prickly heat day. The kicker? His experience trumps mine like a royal flush beats a straight. All these what-ifs started a conga line in my brain... But hey, guess what? Jude didn't just agree... he was jazzed up like a kid in a candy store. Acting’s his first romance, and turn out I just helped reignite that old flame. Rewind to the Wright State U days – Jude and I were the talk of the theatre crowd. Gossip? Sure, but also a mutual respect that's thicker than the plot of an Agatha Christie mystery. So here's the golden ticket. Wanna sneak a peek at what this Hollywood trailblazer said? Clickity-click below, nab the Actor's Break newsletter, and snatch the first two chapters, on me. >>> Jump aboard for the Actor’s Break & Jude’s Hollywood wisdom Stay bold, — Tom "On Beat" Brooks P.S. Audiobook junkies, listen up! Get the eBook’s audiobook version here and let Jude serenade your eardrums with his foreword. P.P.S. Starstruck? Get the full dossier on Jude and his silver screen adventures right over here. |
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Tom Brooks
True acting isn't about slapping on a fake smile or tricking the audience with smoke and mirrors. Nope, it's about getting raw – peeling back the layers until what's left is nothing but the real, unvarnished you. It's about connecting with something deep inside and sharing it with the world. That's not easy. It's why only a handful of folks ever get branded as "great" in the dizzying world of showbiz. But — hold your applause — here's the kicker: learning the art of genuine performance can unlock doors you never even noticed. And that's what my Actor's Break newsletter is all about. Peeling back the curtain, not only on the stage but in life's grand performance too. So how about it? Ready to drop the pretense and discover the power of your authentic self? Join us while it's still on the house — because soon, it'll be as exclusive as a backstage pass. If you think this is just about acting, think again. The lessons are universal — trust me... it's gonna be one heck of a show.
Quick shout out to the hundreds of thousands of you amazing talents rocking it in community theaters. You folks are nailing it! 🎭 There is amazingly brilliant acting to be witnessed on those stages. But hey, if you’ve been dreaming about the big leagues in professional theatre, there’s stuff to know that might surprise you. Like, the atmosphere at pro auditions? It’s a whole different ball game. Walk in casual like it’s rehearsal at your local playhouse, and you might just get sidelined. And...
You know how you rewatch a flick that you hadn't seen for years— but now you "get it" at a level you didn't before? Yet the movie didn't change. You did. Your life experience affects your "filters." Your filters determine what you perceive. Think your eyes are showing you the HD version of the world? Think again. It's actually not. Now stick with me. I'm laying down a few threads here... You do not see what you think you are seeing. Imagine you're chilling in your kitchen. You’re scrolling...
Imagine standing onstage, script shaking in your hand, heart pounding like it's going to burst through your chest. You glance down at the words, but they might as well be hieroglyphics. Sounds familiar? Maybe you're thinking, 'Hey, cold readings are not my biggest audition fear.' Well, cool! That just tells me there's another monster under the bed. What is it that makes your palms sweaty and your voice quake? I'm genuinely curious because knowing this can change everything. Here's why this...