Entries by About The Work Studio

OSCAR-WORTHY MOMENTS

Let’s take a step back for a moment: what kind of work do you want to create? For me, it was about delivering Oscar-worthy moments in every performance, because those are the moments that stay with an audience. So, what does it mean to be Oscar-worthy? Well, I actually did a poll in every one […]

YOUR BODY AS YOUR INSTRUMENT

Before we dig into the human energy centers, I want to pivot for a moment. A common phrase I would like to introduce here is “the body is your instrument”. But what does that even mean? Well, this is actually something I completely believe in now, but also used to question before this method was […]

ENERGY IS THE COMMON DENOMINATOR

Energy, in physics, is defined as “the capacity for doing work”. It may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal, electrical, chemical, or nuclear form, or in a range of other forms. There are, moreover, heat and work (i.e., “energy in the process of transfer from one body to another” [Brittanica.com]). I may be getting all scientific […]

NO MORE BEING IN YOUR HEAD

Think of how good it will feel to have a concrete way of getting out of your head! For myself and my students, this has been a real game-changer for how we prepare for our scenes and show up for our auditions and performances on-set. You may get stuck in your head in the future, […]

THE PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES OF A STELLAR PERFORMANCE

When you experience a stellar performance (you know the one I’m talking about), you feel invincible; it is the absolute best high in the world. You feel like some kind of rockstar that just dominates all things in the best way possible. It feels powerful—and it’s all because you held the key to your audience’s […]

SELF-TAPE STRATEGY FOR LEVELING UP YOUR CAREER

“When a director holds an audition, they are asking a question—can anyone fulfill what I need?” What is self-tape strategy? Is there such a thing? Can you actually have a strategy for your self tape? The answer is YES.  Let me paint a picture for you: What if you knew exactly what to do, step-by-step, […]

Inspirational Women In Hollywood: How Murisa Harba of About The Work Actors Studio Is Helping To Shake Up The Entertainment Industry

  Don’t try to be someone you’re not. Just be yourself. People like authenticity so lean into who you are. Your brand is what gets you booked. As a part of our series about Inspirational Women In Hollywood, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Murisa Harba. An award-winning actor and director, Murisa Harba lives […]