Unstoppable Actors: the essential podcast for ambitious, aspiring actors
By: StandBy Method Acting Studio
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Categories: Arts, Performing, Education, Courses, How To
🎭 🎬 Unstoppable Actors is the weekly podcast for ambitious aspiring actors ready to elevate their craft and career.Whether you're dreaming of screen roles, aiming for your first agent, or just want to give consistently good performances... This show gives you the tools, mindset shifts and Method Acting insights to help you grow into a castable, confident and compelling actor. Expect honest advice, breakthrough exercises and insider tips to help you stop overthinking, start owning your talent and step into the spotlight... With performances that actually get remembered!🎧 New episodes every week👉 Ready to go deeper?Take the quiz everyone's talking about: "What...
Episodes
Stop Playing 'You'. Unlock The Character's Choice Instead
Dec 15, 2025🎭 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 the invisible habits that keep actors stuck on the surf...
The Character Choices Casting Directors Can't Ignore
Dec 12, 2025🎭 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, we break down the subtle, spec...
Duration: 00:14:40How To Step Into Character From The First Second
Dec 05, 2025🎭 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
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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 character from the first minute, using practical, subtle mindset shifts and...
Duration: 00:10:37The worst things actors do before January... And what successful actors do
Dec 04, 2025🎭 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 make befo...
Duration: 00:11:39The Hidden Prep Behind Oscar Winning Performances
Nov 26, 2025THE 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...
Duration: 00:14:20Become a better actor in just 10 minutes a day
Nov 24, 2025THE 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 alone, and it’s probably not the...
The Forgotten Character Details That Bring A Role To Life
Nov 13, 2025🔥 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 how your character holds their cup of tea to the w...
Duration: 00:09:01The invisible block stopping you from becoming the charatcter
Nov 11, 2025👉 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 shift in awa...
Duration: 00:14:16Thriving as an Actor with ADHD
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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 bala...
Duration: 00:30:48How to Bounce Back with Acting When Life Fires Curveballs
Oct 30, 2025Take 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 a...
Duration: 00:18:14How to master your craft one hour at a time
Oct 07, 2025Turbocharge 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’ll hear personal stories, practical exercises, and reflection prompts to help you show up, stay motivated, and trus...
The Secret Behind Auditions That Land A-List Actors Big Roles
Sep 25, 2025
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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 live truthfully in the moment.
That a...
Duration: 00:09:31The Stage Direction That Used to Terrify Me (and How I Finally Mastered It)
Sep 23, 2025Here’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 yours...
Duration: 00:10:49How to improve emotional power in scenes
Sep 19, 2025Stage 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 without overwhelm
✨ How to replace pressure with presence, so your performances feel grounded, authentic and moving
This episode is all about...
Duration: 00:11:55The Most Controversial Method Acting Exercise Under The Microscope
Sep 16, 2025Make 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 dig in
S...
Duration: 00:18:583 signs you're forcing emotions in scenes (and how to fix it)
Sep 08, 2025Get 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 emotions flow... Duration: 00:11:133 signs your scenes are too heady and what that means
Aug 28, 2025Get 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...
Duration: 00:09:58The 2 types of actor, which are you?
Aug 22, 2025Take 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:
You'll Never Feel Ready to Get an Agent - Here's Why That's a Good Thing
Aug 19, 2025Find 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 au...
Duration: 00:11:52Why Your Acting Career Hasn't Taken Off Just Yet
Aug 13, 2025Find 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...
Duration: 00:10:27The Perfect Age To Start An Acting Career
Aug 12, 2025Find out which type of actor you are here
Is there a perfect age to start an acting career?
Should you have started acting as a child to be in with the best chance of succeeding, what if you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, have you missed the boat?
This is one of the biggest fears of new and early career actors. We'll unpack this in detail.
Let me know what landed for you at the end of t...
Duration: 00:08:35Why You're Not Fully Being The Character (and how to fix it)
Jul 23, 2025Ever feel like you're almost there in the scene, like the performance is solid, but something's stopping you from REALLY living the character?
You're not alone! You're not broken. You're not, not talented.
In this episode I break down the three types of actors (you'll probably see yourself in one of them!) and the surprisingly common block they all hit when it comes to expression and emotional truth!
You'll also hear
🎭A brilliant Stanislavski quote that will change how you approach every role<...
Duration: 00:14:08End the guesswork: Prep your character with this tool and total confidence
Jul 05, 2025In this inspiring episode, we're deep diving into The Actor's Journal - the FREE tool our students say they can't live without.
Whether you're a new actor or someone craving deeper, more truthful performances, this journal is the bridge between script analysis and full emotional embodiment.
You'll hear how this one resiurce helps you:
The #1 Way To Stand Out In Your Next Audition
Jul 03, 2025🎬 Become the kind of actogives you that r casting directors can't ignore!
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Before Leonardo DiCaprio was a global icon he was an unknown teenager, building his career up one role at a time... and auditioning for This Boys Life opposite Robert DeNiro.
He knew he had to do something different to stand out.
So he took a risk. One that caught DeNiro's attention and catapulted his care...
Duration: 00:11:07The Lie of Drama School: What New Actors Really Need to Go Pro
Jun 25, 2025Drama school told me my acting was "fcking sht".
No support. No guidance. Just shame.
If you've ever questioned your talent or wondered if you need traditional drama school training to make it... this episode is for you.
I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually builds a professional actor, why drama school isn't the only path and how I found the real tools that transformed my performances and confidence.
Whether you're starting out or feeling stuck... This is the episode that will reignite your fire.
...
How to deliver a powerful scene with script in hand
Jun 24, 2025Still holding the script and feeling totally disconnected in the scene?
In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Actors, we're diving into what REALLY happens when actors haven't learnt their lines yet... And why it often leads to performances that feel flat, fake, or just... forgettable.
I break down the 3 most common habits actors fall into when they're on book (spoiler: they make it almost impossible to conect to your scene partner or feel anything real).
But more importantly I'll share exactly what to do...
Duration: 00:09:43Why your scenes feel flat (and the Stanislavski exercise that fixes it)
Jun 24, 2025Are you getting tired and frustrated with getting to the end of scenes knowing something was missing? You did your best but it feels like you're just reciting lines instead of them feeling like they're yours.
In this episode of Unstoppable Actors, I'm sharing a powerful Stanislavski acting exercise that will help you transform your performances from surface-level to emotionally raw and real. This is the exact tool I use in class to help actors go from faking it to fully ambodying the truth of the character's scene need.
...
Duration: 00:19:53Why Getting Through a Monologue is Hurting Your Acting
Jun 21, 2025Are you powering through monologues just to get them done? Feeling like you're surviving the scene instead of living through it?
In this episode, I dive deep into one fo the biggest traps early career actors fall into... performance survival mode. I'll show you how this common habit is silently sabotaging your ability to create truthful, emotionally connected work that grabs casting directors by the heart.
But more importantly... I'll give the game-changing Method Acting exercise that flips the script. This tool has helped countless actors get out of their h...
Duration: 00:12:46The Secret To Making Small Roles Unforgettable
Jun 20, 2025The Secret To Making Small Roles Unforgettable
If you've ever felt disheartened being cast in a "small role", this episode is your permission slip to see it differently... and start making those roles work for you.
I'm diving into the craft and career value of small roles, how to approach them like a pro, and why they are the hidden stepping stones to bigger bookings. From bringing depth to one-liners to making casting directors remember you... We're flipping the script on what it means to "j...
Duration: 00:13:58Slip into ANY character with ease (and stay there)
May 30, 2025Struggling to truly become your character - instead of just playing them?
In this episode, I walk you through powerful, practical tips to help you immerse into the character with ease. Fro dissolving nerves and overthinking to unlocking authentic emotional connection, these tools are for actors who want to go deeper faster... And with more confidence.
We're ditching surface level acting and stepping into full embodiment.
🎁 PLUS - to celebrate my 40th birthday, I'm offering 40% off my brand new Guide...
Duration: 00:08:14Why I turned down a role, and why you should too
May 28, 2025Have you ever felt the pressure to say yes to a role, or every role, even when something didn't sit quite right?
In this episode, I'm sharing why I recently turned down a part... and why that decision was one of the most empowering things I've done in my acting career.
You'll learn
🎭 What it really means to say no (and how it can actually move your career forwards)
💡 How to turn down a role with kindness and professionalism
🧠 Why the fear of missing ou...
Duration: 00:12:03The Reset: Getting Back Into Auditions Without the Panic
May 20, 2025The Reset: Getting Back Into Auditions Without the Panic.
Haven't had an audition in a while? Feeling the pressure to "get it right" now that ones finally landed in your inbox? This episode is for you.
I'm walking you through exactly how to reset your mindset, prep like a pro and deliver high-quality auditions - even if you feel out of practice.
You'll learn what to focus on (and what to ditch), plus my favourite Method Acting toll to shake off the ru...
Duration: 00:14:22Beyond the Lines: The Secrets to Deeper Characters
May 19, 2025Are you stuck in line-learning mode?
This episode is your wake-up call.
In "Beyond the Lines: The Secrets to Deeper Characters", I break down why focusing only on lines is sabotaging your performances - and keeping you from standing out early in your career.
You'll discover:
The truth about why surface-level acting isn't memorable2 powerful Method Acting exercises that pull you straight into the heart of the character4 deeper elements that are way more important than the wordsHow to bring richness, truth and originality to... Duration: 00:13:39Get in character like a pro, even before the camera rolls
May 15, 2025Struggling to feel connected to your character when the director calls "action"? In this episode, I reveal three common things actors do before scenes that actually block emotional truth - and what to do instead.
You'll discover one powerful (and rarely talked about) Method Acting exercise that helps you drop into the role with ease - no overthinking, no faking, no guessing, just a raw, honest performance that grips your audience.
Want to train like this every week? Join The Method Actor's Circle for just £1 with our all-access trial. but be quick - t...
Duration: 00:09:53Get Out of Your Head: How to Feel More and Act Less
May 14, 2025Want to move your audience to tears - for real? In this episode, I share a powerful method acting exercise called affective memory, and how we paired it with the "baby in the bath" exercise to unlock genuine emotion in a deeply gripping scene.
You'll hear how one actor, using nothing more than a teatowel as a prop baby accessed raw emotional truth that gave everyone goosebumps - and why this level of presence is truly what sets unforgettable actors apart.
Ready to start feeling more and forcing les...
Duration: 00:13:13When the character slips away: Try This
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Ever felt disconnected from your character right before stepping on stage?
In this raw, revealing episode, I share how a director's different approach to Method Acting left me struggling in rehearsals, how I nearly lost the role completely, and what it took to turn things around - just minutes before curtain up.
I d...
Duration: 00:15:14How 6 Months Of Method Acting Led to an Amazon Prime Film Role
May 06, 2025Step inside the inspiring story of Ayelen Nilsson - an early career actor who went to her first Method Acting class to be cast in an Amazon Prime film in just six months.
In this candid episode we talk about her first-ever audition, the surpriing detour brought her back to acting and the unexpected person who believed in her dream.
We also get real about the mental health challenges, self-image struggles and mindset blocks that creep in when you're going ALL IN on your craft. You'll hear how Ayelen battled overthinking, embraced se...
Duration: 00:46:05Save Your Audition - Even On A Bad Day
May 05, 2025Woke up late? Forgot your lines? Life falling apart on the day of your audition? Yep - it happens!
In this episode, I'm giving you the simple mindset shits and action plan to reset fast and still give a performance that earns you a recall or better still, getting booked, even when the lead up is a mess.
Because being a professional actor doesn't mean your life is perfect - it means you know how to show up anyway.
Ready to train for moments like this?
<... Duration: 00:13:23Think like an A-Lister: 5 tips to unlock the actor mindset that books roles
May 01, 2025Want to know the real difference between actors who stay stuck and the ones landing roles on Netflix, HBO and the West End? It's not just talent - it's mindset.
In this episode, I'm sharing 5 powerful mindset shifts that A-list actors live by - and how you can start using them today to stand out in auditions, stop overthinking scenes and finally believe in your ability to book work.
This episode is your step into the mindset of a professional, castable actor - even if your CV is blank r...
Duration: 00:15:04The Audition Fail That Taught Me Everything (that you can steal)
May 01, 2025Cringe alert: my very first audition was a total flop - and I want you to learn from it.
In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of that disaster and breaking down the common mistake most new actors make (including me!).
If you've ever frozen, faked your way through. or felt like you weren't good enough, this one's for you.
You'll learn
Le...
Duration: 00:17:05A key step in getting your first agent
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7 Bad Acting Habits To Avoid
Apr 28, 2025Turbocharge your talent with little-used Method Acting techniques, because less overthinking plus more raw emotion = more role offers. Unlock access to your 1 month for £1 entry into The Method Actor's Circle HERE (use code MAC1)
Disconnecting from the character isn't because you lack talent. It's because you've got so used to one or more of these seven bad acting habits, you're unseure how to move away from them.
Especially when you see other actors doing them, who are quite early on in their career too.
These bad acting habits...
Duration: 00:14:53How to pull emotions out of the bag on demand every take!
Apr 24, 2025Turbocharge your talent with little-used Method Acting techniques, because less overthinking plus more raw emotion = more role offers. Unlock access to your 1 month for £1 entry into The Method Actor's Circle HERE (use code MAC1)
Crying on cue in scenes can be one of the most anxiety producing tasks as an actor.
Add onto this needing to cry multiple times, maybe for multiple stage performances or multiple takes on set and this is a recipe for overthinking AKA mental tension AKA performance anxiety.
Overthinking destroys performances for even the...
Duration: 00:14:29Get your acting career back on track in 2 easy steps
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It can be incredibly disheartening when you feel like you are, or, you have put lots of effort into your acting goals and haven't see...
Duration: 00:16:26How To Get Audition Re-Calls With Very Little Prep Time
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It's no surprise that many actors find prepping auditions stressful - where do you find the time when you have work, family, friends and other commitments?
And when you do have the time to sit down and prep, other than learning the lines what should you be focusing on to make sure y...
Duration: 00:15:353 things to stop doing before scenes to get genuinely emotionally connected
Apr 10, 2025End the overthinking and develop more raw emotion and get those casting directors hooked. Try The Method Actor's Circle for 1 month for £1 with discount code MAC1 HERE
A common misonomer about scenes is that the start of the scene is on the first line.
This isn't true.
The scene starts before the scene starts.
Most actors know this intuitively as they're trying to do things before the scene to get them focused, but they're usually doing three things that don...
Duration: 00:15:24Why you can NEVER fail with characters! EVER!
Mar 31, 2025Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now!
There are some truths when it comes to art, creativity and character creation that simply can't be denied, and one of those is that you can NEVER ever fail with characters.
When you listen to this episode of Unstoppable Actors and understand why, you will
Stop beating yourself up about your charactersStop the unattainable goals of perfection - spoiler alert, it d... Duration: 00:13:24How to prepare for a Method Acting class
Mar 28, 2025Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now!
You would not believe some of the things actors have done in the past, that has meant they've looked a little foolish in their method acting classes.
This is easily avoidable.
In this episode - this is nothing revolutionary or ground-breaking, but it doesn't always need to be, mostly it's the little tweaks that help you have th...
Duration: 00:12:19Why playing characters naturally is a bad idea
Mar 26, 2025Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now!
Ok, so I think it's safe tyo say nobody wants to be delivering characters and scenes in a shouty, hammy, fake way right?
So it's only natural (pun intended) to think a matural performance is the key to more authentic characters right?
So why would our Artistic Director Louise be advising against playing characters naturally, has she...
Duration: 00:16:54What's expected of you at auditions
Mar 25, 2025Create characters Casting Directors and Film Directors crave with The Animal Exercise, available to dive into on the Spring 2025 10-Week Method Acting Module. Submit your application now!
With sometimes hundreds of applications coming in for the same role, to be selected to audition you've done something right.
Something about your casting profile stood out, so when you get the audition request, it's crucial you keep this momentum up and stand out again.
In this episode you'll discover
The three areas to focus on in... Duration: 00:13:21Why Regular Acting Classes Miss the Mark
Mar 20, 2025Open the doors to your acting dreams and get your foot in more doors. Learn The Animal Exercise to create stand out characters that get you to your first or next paid acting role quicker! WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
Regular acting classes miss the mark simply because they're overlooking the key things early career actors need.
And this is dangerous because it leads to new actors repeating the same detrimental mistakes and embedding bad habits in them.
But how?
In...
Duration: 00:21:30The 3 foundational Method Acting Techniques you shouldn’t skip
Mar 19, 2025COME AND SEE HOW ASPIRING ACTORS (with practically blank CVs!) END UP ON AMAZON PRIME AND IN HOLLYWOOD!
This free peak into the Method Acting Module that is currently running will help you understand why what we do is different... and better. GET ACCESS HERE
The hardest moment to connect to the character is the moment long before you say your first, it's the moment you transition from you into the character.
How do you go from you and your life challenges, routines, thought processes and stresses into a brand new...
Duration: 00:13:22Create stronger characters with a rarely used Method Acting exercise
Mar 18, 2025
COME AND SEE HOW ASPIRING ACTORS (with practically blank CVs!) END UP ON AMAZON PRIME AND IN HOLLYWOOD!
This free peek into the Method Acting Module that is currently running will help you understand why what we do is different…and better. GET ACCESS HERE
Getting off the starting blocks with your acting career is all about showing up as the ultimate pro and casting a picture in the casting director's mind as you being someone they feel certain they need to take a chance on.
2 types of actors (which are you?)
Mar 17, 2025Observe a Method Acting class, to see exactly why students of StandBy Method Acting Studio are getting cast in big productions so early in their career. This is available for one-time only at no cost. REGISTER HERE
Method Actors are renowned for bringing edge, depth, intensity and vitality to their roles. A Method Actor can play two characters, and neither will look, sound or behave the same.
They are working two different acting techniques that are invisible to their audience, but despite this - all actors are naturally drawn to one part o...
Duration: 00:12:19How to stop self-sabotaging so you achieve your acting goals
Mar 11, 2025Catch the break you're working so hard for - no matter how long you've been at it.
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Here it is again - that fantasy of working on stage, film and TV roles - playing meaty characters, having the best time in rehearsals.
Yet the reality, YOUR reality feels somewhat different. Y...
Duration: 00:11:553 reasons early career actors don't catch the break they want
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To catch the acting break you're working so hard for, you need to sharpen more than just your acting skills.
You're working hard to hone your craft, you're putting in the hours and now it's time for it to pay off.
Most early career actors don't fail because of lack of t...
Duration: 00:14:263 places to find auditions ASAP
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One of the biggest complaints of new and early career actors, is having zero auditions lined up.
There naturally will be some dry spells, but you can certainly make it easier for yourself by going to these three places to find more auditions ASAP.
Once you've listened, come and enjoy the FREE recording of The Business of Ac...
Duration: 00:13:13STOP writing the same generic USPs in your cover letters (and do this)
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Most actors (see if this is you too), are wasting soooooooo many hours scratching their heads saying "I don't know what's unique about me".
OR
Writing the same old, generic USPs that make them blend in with every other actor and getting overlooked.
THAT is the quickest route to ge...
Duration: 00:06:09ACTORS! 3 insights to create a showreel that sells you
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Duration: 00:12:40Why your acting career isn't advancing (the 3 areas to focus on to move past this)
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You can be putting all the work in
✅ Developing your craft
✅ Writing to agents and Casting Directors
✅ Signing up to all the casting sites
✅ Joining all the acting Facebook groups
And still not getting any further forwards with your acting career, even though you're working so hard.
Usually w...
Duration: 00:13:464 myths about your acting career that are keeping you in the shadows!
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It's a no-brainer and you really don't need to be told that the more people know who you are in the acting industry, the more opportunities you'll be presented with.
If we already know this, why is this so hard for so many actors then?
It's hard because the 4 myths that are shared in this e...
Duration: 00:14:40Get Your Foot In More Doors in 2025: The Best Acting Industry Advice
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If getting more:-
is high on your list of priorities for 2025 and you don't want to get sucked into the February and/pr mid-year slump.
These 6 areas of the business of acting to consider will give you the tools you ne...
Duration: 00:14:39Writing cover letters is hard: Here's why that's a lie
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Ever put pen to paper, or opened up your laptop and the blank page just keeps getting blanker and blanker??
"How do I start my cover letter?" "What should I say?", do I even have anything interesting to say?" "Why would a Casting Director or Agent even want to read my letters, I don't have much experience?"
Duration: 00:10:04
1 headshot is all you need
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As you walk into the headshot session it's exciting but nerve-wracking...
Do I know what I need to do? What poses? Should I do poses? Have I brought the right outfits? How will I know I've captured the one headshot? I feel nervous! My face feels a bit stiff. How will I know which shots to choose?
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Avoid these dangerous habits if you want more auditions
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In a poll over on our Instagram, we asked what actors struggled with the most, what came out on top was getting more auditions.
In this episode, the three dangerous habits are put under the microscope for those actors who are making it a hot priority in 2025 to get more auditions, so you know what to less of to ensure y...
Duration: 00:11:50Get out of your acting rut with these 4 powerful exercises
Feb 04, 2025Get more doors opened, more auditions in 2025 with an exclusive workshop available for 100 actors for FREE REGISTER HERE
Auditions dry up, motivation has gone on vacay and progress is less than snails pace.
This wasn't how 2025 was supposed to start. Eeeeeeeek!
Actors: when your acting career hits a rut, there are 4 simple and easy things to do, which are shared in this episode of Unstoppable Actors!
Let's get you out of your acting rut so you can hit your a...
Duration: 00:18:193 Method Acting exercises that connect you to the character in under 20 minutes!
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Short, snappy scenes can be some of the hardest to connect to.
And no matter how many times we rehearse or run over the lines, it appears we're disconnecting at lightening speed.
Now when this com...
A big mistake to avoid with your 2025 acting goals
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The new year, new me energy is great, but it doesn't last.
This is why so many actors start out with such good intentions and such enthusiasm, only to end the year feeling a bit deflated.
Why is that?
In this episode you'll discover
Signs you're a Method Actor
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Method Acting has forged the careers of an astounding amount of actors who grace screens the world over.
But how do you know whether Method Acting is for you, or whether you already have a Method Actor waiting to be unleashed?
Press play and let's find out
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Duration: 00:12:17Stop doing this at auditions so you can actually stand out
Dec 29, 2024Turbocharge your talent to get ahead of the new year new me crowd, and get those doors opened and more audition requests with The Jan 2025 10-Week Method Acting Programme. CHECK IT OUT HERE
You hit record on your self-tape audition, or step into the space for your in-person audition...
And despite feeling excited, a little bit nervous, but confident beforehand, something grips you and you're not sure you're on track.
It's normal to feel this.
But the next thing many actors do makes their audition take a serious nose dive.
Top tips for audition interviews
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Casting Director: "Tell me a bit about yourself"
Actor's internal monologue: "Aaaaagh"
Could this be the most daunting audition interview question????
"Am I coming across professional? Am I talking too much? Am I being relevant, irrelevant? What is the Casting Director thinking about me right now?"
If you've ever wondered how to improve your audition interviews or want to sharpen this part of...
What no-one tells you about auditions (that's essential)
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Auditions are exciting, scary and a huge opportunity for your acting career to sky rocket.
HOWEVER - there are some things that can happen before or during auditions that can massively mess them up.
And as an Unstoppable Actor, YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS so you don't get distracted or mess up and give yourself a hard time.
After discovering what no-one tells you about auditions (that's essential) you'll feel
How I got cast in an Amazon Prime film
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Getting cast in an Amazon Prime film can seem like a dream only reserved for those lucky ones.
What if I told you there's two steps you can take that will make YOU feel like a lucky actor?
It feels crazy to think that as I write this for you, there are audiences around the world watching my acting work. This can happen for you too!
I did an experiment on m...
What Casting Directors, Agents and Directors expect from you
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There's thousands (if not more) of other actors all wanting the same thing you do, a good agent, more auditions and paid acting work.
And then there's those actors who seem to sail through and have no challenges with any of the above.
So what's the difference?
Those actors acting and auditioning regularly are doing something different. After speaking with agents, Casting Directors and Directors and working with them in various di...
If you want more doors opening ... do this!
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It's a fact that your success is determined mostly (80%) by your mindset. Your mindset has to be the foundation of everything.
But how exactly do you cultivate the mindset to become an Unstoppable Actor? Especially if you're the only person in your family to pursue acting?
In this episode an interesting and insightful experiment on the placebo effect is shared, and how you can use the placebo effect to get more a...
How to start scenes to bring your most authentic acting
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Does the scene start when the very first line is spoken? Is this how Method Actor's begin their scenes? Or is there something else to do before the dialogue begins?
Inside this episode if Unstoppable Actors, our Artistic Director shares how she coached an actor to start the scene, with the exact focus they gave to the beginning of the scene and the exact Method Acting exercise, so y...
How did successful actors become successful?
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Successful actors leave a roadmap of what they did to achieve the success they desired, it's not always obvious, but once you understand it, it's easy to replicate.
They worked with the two questions laid out in this episode of Unstoppable Actors, that you are more than capable of answering and will unlock your very own, personalised road map to acting success.
Are yo...
2 Ways To Easily Beat Rejection Blues
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The more auditions you start getting to, inevitably (and it's not personal, it's the nature of the game), the more rejection you will experience.
It's important you know how to beat the rejection blues so you keep marching forwards with your acting career. Your name NEEDS to be on cast lists.
This episode gives you an insight into another industry that could rival ac...
The Director loved my audition and it was still a no
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A regular listener of Unstoppable Actors had an experience with an audition where they had been given feedback that was so positive and brimming with compliments about their performance, yet, sadly it was still a no.
Understandably this actor felt confused and disgruntled. They wrote into us to ask us for help.
In this episode, we look at this scenario from four different perspectives to figure out what had gone on.
If you've eve...
How to make interesting character choices so you stand out
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To create interesting character choices so you stand out, there are three things you need to stop doing, and 1 Method Acting principle you need to incorporate into your work, which is super simple.
You can be any level of experience to use this performance enhancing technique as it's very easy to pick up, and will leave you feeling proud of your performances.
Dive into the episode to start using it today.
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Duration: 00:12:07How to completely crush comparing yourself to other actors
Oct 17, 2024Stop nerves making a scene of your performances - destroy them now, so you can lose yourself in the role GAIN ACCESS HERE
Comparison is the thief of joy, how many times have you heard this?
And whilst it makes sense, when you've worked super hard on an audition to find out you didn't get the role, THEN you see the actor who did, it can be hard not to compare yourself.
In an industry where you want that big break, that one opportunity you can start to look at another actor a...
WHEN AUDITIONS GO WRONG DO THIS!
Oct 15, 2024Stop nerves making a scene of your performances - destroy them now, so you can lose yourself in the role GAIN ACCESS HERE
When auditions get messy and you need a quick life jacket to take you out of the storm and hopping back into your imagination and the character, use The Method's Chair Relaxation Technique. Access it HERE (inside The Method Actor's Circle)
For robust, weekly deep dives into the best Method Acting exercises that actors at the top of the industry are using, so you too can kickstart your career check out the...
4 reasons actors break character (and how to regain connection quickly)
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You prepped the character to within an inch of its life. The performance will be smooth... Or so it should be.
Until, half way through the scene, something strange happens, out of nowhere you've broke out of character and now you're about to start having an internal mini meltdown as you scramble to recover the performance.
If you've ever broken character once, or multiple times and are fearful of it...
Rapid Recovery From Rejection
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When was the last time you got cast? Those no's feel like they've mounted up and, quite frankly, it's starting to make your acting not feel as enjoyable.
Hearing no, is one form of rejection, that can greatly dent our self-esteem, but there are others too.
In this episode you'll learn
The 3 worst things you can do before scenes (do this instead)
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You're getting yourself focused before the scene begins, but what you're doing seems to be driving you further away from the character even though you've seen other actors doing what you're doing.
But you keep on anyway, because maybe you just need to focus a little bit longer before it all clicks into place.
What if I told you that there is one thing you can do before scenes that doesn't tak...
How To Get In The Zone Before Scenes
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It's moments before the scene starts, your heart pounds and you feel that rush of excitement tinged with nerves pulsate through your body.
Soon you'll be uttering that first line. It's time to get focused, it's time to get in the zone so you can get fully into character and be fully present in the scene, living it out in a way that makes you forget you're acting.
But what exactly do you focus on?
Why many acting careers don't take off
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The worry of many actors - will I ever get anywhere with my acting career? And a valid worry at that. If you often feel like a Snail is moving faster than your acting career is picking up momentum, you need this episode.
You'll learn
Stop forgetting lines in 3 easy steps
Sep 18, 2024Discover the best Method Acting exercise to destroy nerves in under two minutes. 500 actors are being given this for FREE, be one of them. ACCESS HERE
When the fear of forgetting lines starts to become a reality, or is taking up way more brain space than you'd like it to, you know it's time to arm yourself with 3 easy Method Acting steps that will help you relax, remember the lines and give all your energy to the character.
This episode of the highly popular Unstoppable Actors Podcast will make the line learning process
When you struggle to prepare and connect to the character, use these two Method Acting techniques
Sep 12, 2024Crush nerves instantly so you embody the role and give authentic performances. Grab one of 500 places available FOR FREE inside The Nerve Destroyer HERE
In this episode, the character preparation process is broken down into an easy-to-understand way so you stop wasting time on the things that don't count, that actually cause a bigger gap between you and the character, so you can make those genuine character connections (even to challenging roles) quicker!
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A deceiving character tool to avoid
Sep 05, 2024Crush nerves instantly so you embody the role and give convincing performances. Grab one of 500 FREE places available inside The Nerve Destroyer. GET YOUR PLACE HERE
If you've found yourself making endless notes on your character and still not connecting, but know you've done more than enough to prepare... and end up thinking your acting should be stronger than what it is...
Which leads to you wanting to pull your hair out because... What is going on?
Louise delves into the character preparation process and how good solid performances come about. She shares...
4 key signs of low-level nerves in performances
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Low-level performance nerves are rarely talked about, yet are one of the most insidious parts of destroying new and early career actors scenes and confidence.
In this epsiode we explore
Fake acting – 7 key signs you’re doing it (and what to do instead)
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You're early on in your acting career, and you are HUNGRY to give the performances of your life. You know this is what's going to help your acting career, so what do you do?
You keep practicing of course, like any enthusiastic early career actor would.
However, without the keen eye of an acting coach, there is a chance fake acting i...
2 performance distractions actors need to steer clear of
Aug 14, 2024Destroy nerves so your performances flourish and you lose yourself in the role with ease. A new course, FREE for the first 500 actors is being released very soon, hear about it first inside THE UNSTOPPABLE ACTORS FACEBOOK GROUP
You're in the middle of a scene, flooded with genuine emotion (yeeeeeesssssssss whispers your inner monologue in sheer excitement).
Then all of a sudden an audience member coughs loudly, that upcoming funny scene is met with silence, your lines evaporate quicker than water on a scorching hot day.
Uh-oh.
What just happened?
How to avoid mechanical and robotic performances
Aug 09, 2024Destroy nerves and lose yourself in the role, in a brand new course free for the first 500 actors. Hear about it first in the Unstoppable Actors Facebook group JOIN HERE
You've finished the scene and something about it just wasn't right, but you can't put your finger on what.
You've rehearsed it a million times (maybe not a million, but a lot) and yet it didn't feel right.
Could it be that without realising you've headed over into mechanical acting territory? You've heard this saying, and have a good idea of what this me...
How to create unique characters so you stand out
Jul 27, 2024 Dial up your acting game and make deeper character connections with The Essential Method Actors Handbook. Download your FREE copy HERE
Every actor wants to leave something with their audiences, we want to move them in some way, and to do this we know we have to do something different, we have to find some unique about the character we're playing.
But how do we do this?
In this episode you'll discover
The most effective way to make the lines sound natural
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No actor on the planet wants to give a hammy, forced performance, it's why so many actors focus on making the lines sound real, or natural.
But rather than go over and over the way you're saying the lines, there's something far easier you can do where the lines, by default, come out as if its the first time you've ever uttered them.
Because when we focus on how to say the li...
How to instantly stop rushing scenes (and get more connected)
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You get to the end of the scene knowing full well you didn't give your best. It had gone so well in rehearsals/at hone (insert place you felt comfortable), but the minute you got in front of an audience you rushed.
Why oh why?
We unpack that in this week's episode of Unstoppable Actors and also give you two key character techniques to stop you rushing scenes and instead fully e...
If nerves have hit hard before a performance, you need this
Jul 11, 2024Share your experience with nerves in performances HERE
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What is Method Acting?
Jul 10, 2024Share your experience with nerves in performances HERE
Everyone has an opinion on Method Acting. As the most talked about acting technique on the planet this makes sense.
Many of these opinions are based on hearsay and without an actual experience of the many different exercises that come under the umbrella of Method Acting.
This is a perfect insight into how Method Actors work, perfect for those who have a keen interest in realism.
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Is Affective Memory Dangerous?
Jul 05, 2024Open the doors to your acting dreams, make it easy for directors to give you the role by turbo-charging your performances with Method Acting - the world's most renowned technique. CHECK OUT THE 10-WEEK METHOD ACTING PROGRAMME
Affective memory attracts everything from praise to criticism - mainly criticism, especially as Stanislavski famously turned his back on this acting exercise he had once used with his acting students in allowing them to access genuine emotion for scenes.
This is a deep dive into affective memory - an exercisr labelled as controversial.
In this episode we...