Gary Talks About Auditions for Children in Film
“Acting is an art form and a craft. If someone, of any age, plans to become a professional actor, the industry expects them to have very specific skills. An actor, like a professional athlete, must...
View ArticleTeaching Is A Rewarding Career
Michael Fishman via Twitter: Closest to a hero in my childhood was my acting coach GarySpatz. He made me believe in myself but not for work. Gary Spatz responds: What a sweet thing to say… honestly,...
View ArticleHow To Get A Job On The Disney Channel – A Guide For Parents And Children
Everyone wants to know how to land a job on the Disney Channel. I get asked several times a week and everyone seems to think that I have a secret that will help land them a series. Well, I do …...
View ArticleAudition Secrets from Gary Spatz and Gayla Goehl of The Playground – PREPARATION
Many beginning actors think that being memorized means they are prepared. Not true. There are many components needed to be truly prepared. Some of them that we teach at The Playground include:...
View ArticleThe Young Actors of The Playground’s Pre-Teen Professional Class Say Goodbye
It seems to be old video week here at The Playground Los Angeles. I keep finding new videos that haven’t been put online yet – it’s not a scam, we really do put them online – sometimes it just takes …...
View ArticleGary Spatz’s Student, Joel Courtney, Awarded For Best Performance by a...
Congratulations Joel! It’s nice to see all your work pay off for you in this way. Joel Courtney brought home the Saturn Award for his work in “Super 8″ – here is a great interview with him after he...
View ArticleGayla Goehl of The Playground Coaches Ashley Argota for Guest Star Role
Gayla Goehl, Associate Director of The Playground, recently coached Ashley Argota for a guest star role on ABC Family’s new show “Baby Daddy”. The show airs this Wednesday at 8:30 PM. – Go Ashley! The...
View ArticleBackstage Magazine Reviews Gary Spatz’s The Playground As The Best On-Camera...
Their conclusion? “The Best On-Camera Classes for Child Actors” Mary Wheeler of Backstage Magazine posted this great interview with Gary Spatz. Here is a short quote – be sure to read the entire...
View ArticleAudition Secrets from Gary Spatz and Gayla Goehl of The Playground – Part 2:...
Gary Spatz and Gayla Goehl continue to share their secrets for audition success… This is a continuation of a multi-part article. Read the introduction or Part 1 - on preparation. AUDITION SECRETS...
View ArticleAudition Secrets from Gary Spatz and Gayla Goehl of The Playground (Intro)
The acting program at Gary Spatz’s “The Playground” A Young Actors’ Conservatory makes acting audition preparation and audition techniques a central part of their core curriculum. Why? This is Part 1...
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