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...

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...

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

Why text analysis is foundational work for the actor. Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash When Hamlet admonished the actors visiting...

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...

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash There are two aspects of change that are central to acting, being in action and dealing with obstacles...

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...

Understanding how dramatists use language is the foundation of sound text analysis. Photo by Tamara Menzi on Unsplash Of course,...

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...

Is there an authentic self? If we go beyond the circumstances, influences, conditions and environment that make up our adult selves, who...

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...

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...

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

"Acting is action. The basis of drama is doing, dynamism." Thus Stanislavski admonishes us to always be in a state of doing something ...

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

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...