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The Art of Independence
An argument for the lost habit of reading . Photo by Tom Hermans on Unsplash A mind that is able to think critically, that is to say, a...
Andrew Tsao
5 days ago3 min read


The Shape of Drama: defining and using "pivot points"
Defining units of action: the elements of a scene. Playwrights use acts and scenes as demarcations to frame units of dramatic action in a...
Andrew Tsao
Jun 166 min read


The Trap of Emotion
Photo by Callum Skelton on Unsplash Most people who don't create drama in some form or another as a career equate acting with emotion....
Andrew Tsao
May 272 min read


The Actor’s Belief: Where the Work Begins
One of the first things I tell actors—especially those new to the craft—is this: If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, no one else...

Hailey Henderson
May 92 min read


5 steps to bring your character into the moment.
Photo by Tino Rischawy on Unsplash Actors often ask if there is a technique or method to making sure one is truly living "in the...
Andrew Tsao
Apr 172 min read


Spring Forward with The Studio Seattle
University of Washington As the cherry blossoms bloom across Seattle, The Studio Seattle is also in full bloom. Due to an overwhelming...

Hailey Henderson
Apr 21 min read


Words, words, words.
Why text analysis is foundational work for the actor. Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash When Hamlet admonished the actors visiting...
Andrew Tsao
Mar 242 min read


Taking Risks
The acting process asks us to go to some unpleasant places sometimes. Photo by The Chaffins on Unsplash A phrase that is said by some...
Andrew Tsao
Mar 42 min read


Acting is Change
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash There are two aspects of change that are central to acting, being in action and dealing with obstacles...
Andrew Tsao
Feb 141 min read


The Art of Showing Up
Acting isn’t about performing for an audience or playing the role perfectly—it’s about showing up. But showing up doesn’t always mean...

Hailey Henderson
Feb 31 min read


Three Reference Books Every Actor Should Own
Understanding how dramatists use language is the foundation of sound text analysis. Photo by Tamara Menzi on Unsplash Of course,...
Andrew Tsao
Jan 222 min read


Dreaming of David Lynch
Diane, David Lynch died today. 11:30am, January 16, 2025. Yet I still need to ask: “What year is it?” That is because for those...
Andrew Tsao
Jan 175 min read


Who is acting?
Is there an authentic self? If we go beyond the circumstances, influences, conditions and environment that make up our adult selves, who...
Andrew Tsao
Jan 72 min read


New Year, New Role.
New Year's Resolution: Join us at The Studio Seattle! As we prepare to step into the new year, there’s a fresh energy in the air—a chance...

Hailey Henderson
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Do your best work, Now.
The Time to Act Is Now The world has changed, and so have we. The Studio Seattle is not just a place to take classes—it’s a community of...

Hailey Henderson
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Embrace the Spirit of Halloween at The Studio Seattle
Trick or treat yourself this Halloween: Dive into the transformative magic of acting classes! The leaves are turning vibrant shades of...

Hailey Henderson
Oct 30, 20241 min read


"Acting is Action" - Stanislavski
"Acting is action. The basis of drama is doing, dynamism." Thus Stanislavski admonishes us to always be in a state of doing something ...
Andrew Tsao
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Greetings from our Lead Instructor
Craft-based training taught by industry professionals Hello, everyone! I’m Hailey Henderson, the lead instructor here at The Studio...

Hailey Henderson
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Welcome!
We are back and better than ever. We opened in 2018, survived the pandemic, took a hiatus to reconfigure the studio based on our students...
Andrew Tsao
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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