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How to Quickly Memorize a Monologue
Memorizing a monologue for a performance or audition can sometimes be a daunting task. When you have to do it quickly, it can be even more difficult. Whether your busy schedule lead to putting it off...
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Tips for A Great Demo Reel
Landing an acting role or a position on a film production crew is much like any other job application process; you supply those who are hiring (including potential agents) with a list of your...
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5 Songs to Skip at Your Next Musical Theatre Audition
Choosing just the right song for your upcoming musical theatre audition can be stressful. What genre should you choose? What would the casting director want to hear? How do you even begin to narrow...
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6 Common Theatre Superstitions
With a performance’s success relying on so many little things going right, it’s no surprise that those in theatre are, as a whole, a superstitious lot. But in addition to the traditional superstitions,...
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Dennis Bishop Receives Lone Star Film Festival Commitment to Texas Award
We are proud to announce that KD College’s very own Motion Picture Production Chair, Dennis Bishop, has recently received the Lone Star Film Festival Commitment to Texas Award. Bishop was honored with...
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Prison Break Features KD College Faculty, Alumni and Instructors
Throughout its four seasons, the Fox television series Prison Break was popular with audiences and critics alike, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and winning both a People’s Choice Award and...
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KD College Remembers Larry Hagman
The acting community lost an inspirational contributor this past weekend with the passing of beloved actor Larry Hagman. Hagman, a Dallas resident and native of Fort Worth, passed away on Friday,...
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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: KD College Alumni “Bacon Numbers”
In 1994, the concept that everyone in the world is separated by no more than six degrees took a famous pop-culture turn. In January of that year, Kevin Bacon commented in an interview that he’d worked...
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Making the Best of an Audition Rejection
Almost every actor dreams of simply being “discovered” one day and rocketing to instant fame and stardom. The reality, however, is that succeeding as an actor can require tireless persistence, drive,...
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5 Must-See Holiday Movies – The Traditional Classics
For nearly every holiday or occasion, there are movies dedicated that use them as a setting, theme, or even major plot element. The winter holidays, however, have spawned a film genre all their own,...
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Tips for Writing Your First Play
Whether writing for your own theatre group or creating a play with aspirations of seeing it turned into a major production, playwriting requires patience, dedication, and practice. The moment you see...
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Michael Serrecchia’s Year of Murder and Mayhem
Director, choreographer, and KD College’s Musical Theatre Chair Michael Serrecchia reflects on the year that saw him, well…killing it. As I look back on 2012, I realize just how blessed and lucky I am...
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Dos and Don’ts for Your First Week on Set
Whether you’re an actor or working behind-the-scenes in the film production crew, your first experience working on a film or television production set can be exciting. But while it’s a huge...
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How to Support Your Child’s Desire to Act
Ask any sizable group of young kids what they want to be when they grow up, and chances are there will be a few answers of “movie star” among them. Of course, you’ll likely also hear “princess” and...
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Networking Tips for Actors
They say that success isn’t what you know; it’s who you know. When it comes to acting, the truth is that it’s hard to get far without a little bit of both. While your skills and talents are essential...
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Essential Vocal Warm-Up Exercises
For many performers, their voice is one of their most valuable tools. It needs to be strong, healthy, and controlled so that they can project their lines or lyrics to the audience. Just as with any...
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3 Surefire Ways to Blow Your Audition
You’ve memorized your lines, done your research, and even studied a few classic films to get you in the right mindset. Now it’s time to take a huge step in your acting career – it’s the day of your...
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Improvisation with Bob Coonrod
Here’s a unique opportunity to learn improvisation from a master! Whatever industry you’re in or whatever level of acting classes you’ve had, don’t miss this improvisation class that is designed to...
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Choose KD College
There are a number of things to consider when you are choosing a fine arts college in Texas. So how do you go about selecting the right film and performing arts college for you? Try answering some of...
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5 Directors with “Signature” Elements
A film director’s unique vision and style can have an incredible impact on the outcome of a film; if two directors are given the same script, the finished products may be worlds apart. While all...
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