Andi MathenyFeb 262 minLet's talk about auditions...Do you think auditioning is about being perfect? Like, every line has to be just so, said in a certain way, rehearsed, repeated, and then...
Andi MathenyDec 7, 20205 minAnd now, some words of wisdom from Eugenie Bondurant...Eugenie Bondurant here writing as a guest blogger on Andi Matheny Acting Studios’ blog page. I feel like the Chair of the Andi fan club....
Andi MathenySep 20, 20205 minWhat's Your Superpower?Here are some of the things that have been said to me in my life, both in my acting career and just as a human being, in various...
Andi MathenyApr 21, 20203 minJournaling in the time of coronavirusFull disclosure: I don't keep a journal. I've made attempts at various times in my life but was never able to be consistent. Chalk it...
Andi MathenyJul 14, 20193 minThink you're exempt from basic etiquette? Think again."Hey," the email to my acting studio began "is anyone around to put me on tape today?" That was it. Not signed. Not addressed. Nothing....
Andi MathenySep 24, 20173 minNecessity is the mother of reinventionI know you've heard that common proverb - "Necessity is the mother of invention." That's why we have Peanut M&M's - some genius realized...
Andi MathenyJan 2, 20172 minHow your "Future You" can inspire you nowNow that we're beginning a new year, it brings to mind our hopes and goals for the year ahead. Many of us spend time thinking about what...
Andi MathenyDec 18, 20162 minThe Professional ActorWhen I was in my twenties and I had made the decision to become a full-time actor, my approach to life was much different than it is now....
Andi MathenySep 7, 20163 minAbout that Monologue contest...Wow. The Tampa Bay Theatre Festival happened this weekend. I saw a funny, funny play Between Calls by Rory Lawrence. Rory's writing...
Andi MathenyAug 1, 20163 minSkip the perfection - just show up!Hey look - it's been three months since my last post! Have I been that busy? Well...yes and no. I'm in an undisclosed location finally...
Andi MathenyMay 2, 20163 minEmbrace your inner weirdo...it could be your key to success!I remember feeling like an outsider all throughout grammar school. I had skipped first grade into second grade early in the school year,...
Andi MathenyMar 26, 20163 minThat magical momentThe business of acting and maintaining your life while doing the business of acting can be a drag. Some of my students have several...
Andi MathenyFeb 17, 20162 minYour job...is not to book your next job...Yes, you read that correctly. When you audition, not only is it not your job or your concern to book that job, it's none of your...