Think you might have a budding actor at home whose interest you’d like to explore? A teen so excited to hone their craft that they want to practice all the time? Or, perhaps simply a child in need of a creative outlet? If so, acting exercises may be just what you...
We want to clarify some facts about working backstage in the theatre. While the performers are in the spotlight, the backstage crew guarantees they shine. Backstage workers ensure all the moving pieces and parts come together for seamless shows. Still, the work...
There are more options for kids’ classes in Brentwood, Tennessee, than you can count. But which courses are best for your child? Like the ones we offer at Expression City, performing arts classes provide many benefits for kids from preschool age to teens. Here’s why...
As you watch your favorite actors and actresses in film or on TV, it seems effortless, right? But, in reality, there is so much hard work that goes into the process – and education. After all, charisma can only get you so far. If you or your child is considering...
You’ve gotten your first acting audition! You’re excited, nervous, and have no idea what to expect. We get it! And also, know that while the audition process can be daunting, success can lead to your first role and then another and another until the next thing you...
Merriam-Webster defines ‘empathy’ as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience yourself. Just imagine our world...
There aren’t many things that affect your child’s potential as an actor more than their acting school. Yes, raw talent and drive are important – natural charisma doesn’t hurt either – but there’s much more that goes into acting than you may think. To help them truly...
“Flair, comic timing, and a way with accents are all well and good but they aren’t acting. Acting is being in character.” – Laurence Cook, backstage.com Have you ever walked out after a play focusing on that one actor that stole the show? Although all the actors may...
Whether on screen or on stage, embodying the spirit and personality of a character is a thrill beyond comparison. Acting is an art that few master, but many strive to; if you are one of the many, come to Expression City to become one of the few. When you sign up for...
