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M.A. Doerfler
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Hate Self-Tapes?
I get that self-tapes are the norm but nothing compares to the magic that happens in the audition room. Plus, you’ve probably wondered,...
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M.A. Doerfler
Sep 20, 20235 min read
Good Acting vs. Bad Acting: How Can You Tell?
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/good-acting-vs-bad-acting-5589/ BY BACKSTAGE STAFF | LAST UPDATED: MAY 2, 2023 As an actor,...
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M.A. Doerfler
Jul 7, 20231 min read
How Long Does It Really Take to Make a Film?
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-long-does-it-take-to-film-a-movie-76171/?utm_campaign=content_creators_newsletter&utm_medi...
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M.A. Doerfler
Mar 20, 20225 min read
The Best Acting Warmup Exercises
No actor is ready without the proper warmup. To deliver a great performance, you must be in full command of your body and voice—and...
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M.A. Doerfler
Mar 18, 20223 min read
7 Tips For a Great Audition
An audition is one of the firsts steps in the long process of a creative project. It's the first hurdle and needs navigating with...
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M.A. Doerfler
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Can I just vent for at sec...?
I see a lot of casting notices where the character description reads: "flirty" "sexy" "athletic" "slim" Any person who is not thin, is...
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M.A. Doerfler
Feb 18, 20221 min read
PSA: Be careful of scams!
I recently saw a post in one of the FB acting groups for a UGC role. They send you a product, then give you a script to promote the...
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M.A. Doerfler
Feb 4, 20221 min read
I don’t work vaccine mandated sets
I saw someone post this on Facebook the other day. Every set has a vaccine mandate and/or requires testing within 72 hours of being on...
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M.A. Doerfler
Nov 28, 20211 min read
5 Ways to De-role When Working With Triggering Material
I don't know about other markets, but here in the Twin Cities, MN, a lot of indie films deal with heavy and, sometimes, triggering...
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M.A. Doerfler
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Scenes From A Hat performed at the House of Comedy last night!
See what you missed? Don't worry, we'll be back!
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M.A. Doerfler
Aug 6, 20211 min read
NYU Tisch: Film/TV Industry Essentials Capstone Project
I am now at the point of writing my script for my capstone project - a film that needs to be 1-5 minutes long. I have plenty of help to...
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M.A. Doerfler
Jul 30, 20211 min read
Scenes From A Hat / MN Fringe - together again!
Scenes From A Hat is performing for the MN Fringe Festival online again this year! Come laugh with us and donate to a good cause......
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M.A. Doerfler
Jul 24, 20211 min read
Back from set!
It was a hot day and an outdoor shoot. Thank God we were in the shade most of the time and the crew was AWESOME! They kept us hydrated!!
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M.A. Doerfler
Jun 28, 20211 min read
A Day of Disappointment
I was supposed to be on set today with a well-known actor. I say "supposed to be" because I wasn't. The production had a requirement of a...
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M.A. Doerfler
Jun 26, 20211 min read
Sometimes, you get to go to a swanky awards show...
I had SO much fun last night going to the Z-Fest Best of Fest Award Show. It felt like the Oscars with drinks that were too expensive,...
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M.A. Doerfler
Jun 19, 20211 min read
Busy-ness
Ever feel like you're on a hamster wheel - spinning around and around - but you're having fun, so you don't realize that you're just...
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M.A. Doerfler
May 28, 20211 min read
Self-Tape Break Down by Pro Acting Coach
I don't know about you, but this is incredibly valuable to me.
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M.A. Doerfler
May 19, 20212 min read
What I Learned Last Week
In a CDs mind, there are only two types of actors: Amateur and Pro. It's not credits that make a CD think of you as a Pro. Don't try to...
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M.A. Doerfler
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Loop
Announcing the premiere of my latest vo in a student animatic: Loop. Enjoy!
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