Unstoppable Actors: the essential podcast for ambitious, aspiring actors
StandBy Method Acting Studio
288 episodes
3 weeks ago
🎠Ready to stop defaulting to “you” and start becoming the character? The Step Into Character Challenge helps you do exactly that... 4 weekly challenges, done in your own time, with my feedback throughout. ACCESS THEM HERE One of the biggest reasons actors don’t book isn’t lack of talent, it’s that they’re unknowingly playing themselves. The voice stays the same. The energy stays the same. The choices feel familiar… and casting directors feel it immediately. In this episode, we dive into th...
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🎠Ready to stop defaulting to “you” and start becoming the character? The Step Into Character Challenge helps you do exactly that... 4 weekly challenges, done in your own time, with my feedback throughout. ACCESS THEM HERE One of the biggest reasons actors don’t book isn’t lack of talent, it’s that they’re unknowingly playing themselves. The voice stays the same. The energy stays the same. The choices feel familiar… and casting directors feel it immediately. In this episode, we dive into th...
🎠Ready to stop defaulting to “you” and start becoming the character? The Step Into Character Challenge helps you do exactly that... 4 weekly challenges, done in your own time, with my feedback throughout. ACCESS THEM HERE One of the biggest reasons actors don’t book isn’t lack of talent, it’s that they’re unknowingly playing themselves. The voice stays the same. The energy stays the same. The choices feel familiar… and casting directors feel it immediately. In this episode, we dive into th...
🎠Want to make choices that casting directors can't overlook? Start The Step Into Character Challenge. 4 do-in-your-own-tine weekly tasks, with my personal feedback every step of the way. It's £5, it's powerful and it's inside The Method Actor's Circle JOIN NOW Ever wonder why some actors walk into a room (or send a self-tape)... and suddenly everyone pays attention? It's not luck. It's not "natural talent" It's the character choices they make long before the camera rolls. In this episode...
🎠Step into character from the very first second... Join The Step Into Character Challenge inside The Method Actor's Circle and transform your craft JOIN NOW Network with other actors inside The Unstoppable Actors Facebook group Most actors struggle to fully embody a character until it's too late, leaving performances flat, overthinking every line and missing that moment that captivates casting directors. In this episode, Method Acting Coach of 15 years, Louise, reveals how to beocme the ...
🎠Get ahead before the new year rush with The Step into Character Challenge inside The Method Actor's Circle. We'll show you how to stand out from the crowd. JOIN HERE And come and chat and connect with other actors inside The Unstoppable Actors Facebook group Many actors waste precious time over the holidays: waiting to start training, doubting themselves or letting oportunities slip by. In this episode, Method Acting coach of 15 years, Louise uncovers the 3 worst mistakes actors...
THE STEPPING INTO CHARACTER CHALLENGE - Transform Your Acting In Just 4 Simple Method Acting Exercises Unlock the ability to drop into character on command and deliver performances that feel lived not acted. If you want to finally bridge the gap between "I know what good acting looks like" and "I can DO it consistently" so Casting Directors notice you, this challenge is your next step. Join The Stepping Into Character Challenge and experience your own breakthrough. In this episode we pick...
THE STEPPING INTO CHARACTER CHALLENGE — Transform Your Acting in Just 4 Method Acting Exercises Unlock the ability to drop into character on command, access real, grounded emotion, and deliver performances that feel lived, not acted. If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start embodying, this challenge will be your breakthrough. Join the Stepping Into Character Challenge today. Become a Better Actor in Just 10 Minutes a Day Struggling to find time to work on your acting? You’re not a...
🔥 Join The Unstoppable Actors Podcast Facebook Group to chat about this episode, connect with otherpassionate actors and keep growing your craft together. What truly brings a character to life? It's not always big emotional choices, it's the forgotten details. The small, human habits and quirks that make a characrer feel real. In this episode of Unstoppable Actors, Method Acting Coach Louise explores how to uncover and embody those tiny details that most actors overlook - from...
👉 Join the Unstoppable Actors Facebook group. Come and chat about this episode! Share your A-HA moments and connect with other passionate actors who are serious about mastering their craft. You've got the script. You've done your prep. You know your lines... So why does your performance still feel a little bit forced or not fully alive? In this episode. Louise breaks down the #1 invisible block that's stopping you from fully becoming your character, and how to overcome it using a powerful...
Mentioned in this episode: đź’Š Get Dopa - the supplement that's genuinely helped me boost focus, mood and motivation. GET YOUR 10% DISCOUNT HERE đź’¬ The Unstoppable Actors Facebook Group to chat all things acting and ADHD Ever feel like your ADHD brain is both your biggest obstacle AND your secret creative weapon? You're not alone!!! In this epsiode I share the real-life struggles (and surprising strengths) of navigating the world with ADHD. From learning lines and staying punctual to...
Take the "What Type of Actor Are You?" quiz! Discover whether you're using your head or your heart too much in scenes and how to find the balance with in-depth feedback at the end of the quiz TAKE THE FREE QUIZ HERE When life knocks the wind out of you, it can feel impossible to keep your creative fire alive. In this raw, honest episode I open up about losing my beloved Ruby and how it completely knocked me off balance - as a person and an actor. But this episode isn't about stayi...
Turbocharge your talent and land more roles. Apply now for the Affecitve Memory 10-week Method Acting classes and start performing with unmatched depth and authenticity. APPLY HERE Every actor starts somewhere, but what separates good from unforgettable? In this episode, we explore the actor’s journey and the power of deliberate practice. We dive into the “10,000-hour rule” for actors: how consistent, intentional practice shapes not just your skill, but your confidence and presence. You’l...
🎠Here’s your invite to From Surface to Soul: A Free Method Acting Class in Emotional Mastery happening Sunday 28th September – discover how to unlock emotional depth and make your next performance your best yet: GRAB YOUR PLACE HERE Rachel McAdams’ audition for The Notebook is legendary... not because she had weeks to prepare, but because she had almost no time at all. She simply read the script, felt an instant connection to the character, learned the lines, and trusted herself to ...
Here’s your invite to the free emotions class on Sun 28th Sept → [claim your place] There was one stage direction that used to absolutely terrify me as an actor: “the character reacts in surprise.” If you’ve ever dreaded seeing that in a script, you’ll know the feeling — instead of actually being surprised, you start anticipating the moment. Your mind races: “How do I make this look real? What if it looks fake? What if I overdo it?” Suddenly, you’re stuck in your head, watching yourself per...
Stage directions like “a single tear rolls down her face” can feel intimidating — almost impossible to live up to without losing connection. In this episode, I share how to simplify your emotional work so you stop obsessing over the stage directions and start focusing on what really matters: truthful connection. You’ll discover: ✨ The 6 key emotions every actor should master in the early stages of emotional work ✨ A simple, effective method for using these emotions wit...
Make your next performance your most gripping, with The Autumn 10-Week Method Acting Module - check it out HERE It's been criticised for decades, called "dangerous", "self-indulgent" and "harmful" to actors. This misunderstood Method Acting Techaniqe is slammed all across the world. But what makes it misunderstood, why exactly is it slammed and should you be using it as a new or early career actor? Will it help or hinder tyour acting career and performances. Let's di...
Get confirmation you're a heart actor (or not) FIND OUT HERE Are your emotions in scenes feeling fake, pushed or just... off? In this episode I break down the 3 biggest signs actors are forcing emotions instead of living the emotional truth of the character in the moment. ▶️ You'll discover: Why obsessing over how you should feel before the scene starts kills authenticityThe common trap that makes emotions come out too big (and how to ground them)what to focus on instead, so your em...
Get confirmation on whether you're too heady or too emotional in scenes and feedback on how to move through this. Take the "What Type of Actor Are You?" quiz here What does it mean if a director gives you feedback on your performance that it was too heady? This is something that all new and up and coming actors will hear at some point, but it's not always broken down in a way that's eady to understand, and unfortunately the director usually won't give you any acting exercises to overcome ...
Take the quiz and find out what type of actor you are HERE Think you know what kind of actor you are? Chances are, you might be confusing acting type with casting type... and they're not the same thing. In this episode of StandBy Method Acting Studio's Podcast - Unstoppable Actors - I'm breaking down the two core types of actor: Head Actors and Heart Actors. You'll learn: The key differences between your acting type and casting type (and why it matters)How I discovered I was a Hea...
Find out your acting type HERE It's hard truth time (or reassuring time depending which way you look at it): you will never, ever feel ready to get an acting agent. And that's not a problem, it's a powerful opportunity. In this episode, I'll share why "waiting till you're ready" is one of the biggest fear stories keeping actors stuck, and how to flip that mindset into momentum. You'll hear about: 🎬 The student who practiced 5 hours per day before an auditon - and what we l...
Find out which type of actor you are here It's hard truth time. I recently applied for a role I was perfect for. The right look, the right age, the right energy, and I had LIVED the experience of the character... Honestly, it was like they'd written it for me. And yet... I didn't even get an audition. In the past, that would've sent me spiralling straight into rejection mode... "What's wrong with me? Am I not good enough? Am I not one of the lucky ones?". But this time, ...
Unstoppable Actors: the essential podcast for ambitious, aspiring actors
🎠Ready to stop defaulting to “you” and start becoming the character? The Step Into Character Challenge helps you do exactly that... 4 weekly challenges, done in your own time, with my feedback throughout. ACCESS THEM HERE One of the biggest reasons actors don’t book isn’t lack of talent, it’s that they’re unknowingly playing themselves. The voice stays the same. The energy stays the same. The choices feel familiar… and casting directors feel it immediately. In this episode, we dive into th...
