LA Weekly Top Ten Thought Leaders For 2023

LA Weekly Top Ten Thought Leaders For 2023

New Collective’s Greg Braun was recently featured in LA weekly: Thought leaders are the individuals who inspire, influence, and shape the future. In 2023, these are the top 10 thought leaders that you should be following for inspiration, guidance, and innovative...
How To Practice Acting at Home – by Greg Braun

How To Practice Acting at Home – by Greg Braun

In these times of imposed isolation, it’s even more challenging for actors to stay sharp and engaged in the artistic process. Of course, there are lots of ways to practice acting from home: everything from taking Zoom classes to watching the latest “Master Class”...
Where To Look When Taping Monologues – by Greg Braun

Where To Look When Taping Monologues – by Greg Braun

Q: When recording monologues for taped auditions, do you face the camera and talk to the audience or face as if talking to someone off-camera?—@ChrissyBartels, Backstage Community Forums* This is such a great question. The answer depends on the situation. What is the...
How to Get Along With Your Theater Director – by Greg Braun

How to Get Along With Your Theater Director – by Greg Braun

As with all intimate relationships, the one between actor and director is built on trust. Just as actors come from different training backgrounds and varying professional experiences, theater directors come with their own beliefs, philosophies, and approaches. These...