The Best of On Location Education Articles 2019

2019 has been an exciting year in showbusiness. It’s also been an exciting year here at On Location Education. As we begin a new year, instead of discussing resolutions or goals, we’ve decided to take a look back at the lessons and topics that have been important to us in 2019. Supporting and educating young actors is our priority, and we’ve gotten a lot of great feedback on our articles over the year.

Here are highlights, synopses, and links to some of our best articles from 2019.

1) Acting 101: A Glossary of Terms

This article is a great introduction to many of the important terms and vocabulary that, as an emerging actor, you may not be familiar with. The content focuses on actions taken on set, various types of performances, and some technical and financial terms relevant to the business. It may be prudent to study up on these terms as you pursue new opportunities in 2020!

2) On-Set Etiquette for Young Actors

Your first time on set is bound to be an exciting one, but you don’t want to make a bad first impression. The purpose of this article is to illuminate a few important areas of courtesy and etiquette that you should be aware of in a professional acting environment. Though these points – being kind, respecting authority, preparedness, and time management – may seem basic, this article puts them in the proper context and explains how to be on your best behavior when it counts.

3) How to Prepare for Your First Audition

Young actors will get to experience a lot of showbusiness firsts, such as auditioning. While these firsts may be exciting, they can also be nerve-wracking and scary. That’s why, in this article, we compiled an important list of ways to get ready for your first audition. Some of these tips are practical on-stage tips, and others have more to do with etiquette and attitude. Together, they paint a clear picture of how to put your best foot forward on the day of your first audition.

4) How Young Actors Can Avoid Burnout

Burnout is a risk for all actors, but even more so for child actors who have to juggle their education as well as any acting aspirations. This article provides important pointers that parents of child actors should note to ensure their young performers don’t experience burnout. These lifestyle and attitude changes can keep actors calm, collected, and healthy so they don’t have to miss an opportunity.

5) 6 Things Every Parent of a Child Actor Should Know

While many of our articles are for actors, their parents and guardians need help too sometimes. These tips and insights can help increase parents’ awareness of key issues so they can keep their children safe and happy as they pursue careers in the entertainment industry.

6) Living with Anxiety and Uncertainty as an Actor

Acting is a tough business, full of challenges and uncertainty. This shouldn’t discourage you, however. In this article, we talk about some strategies and advice from other actors that can help keep stress and anxiety down. Rejection is part of the process, but it doesn’t have to bring you down. We provide tips on how to focus on yourself – the one thing you can control in the industry.

Thank you for your all your business and support in 2019. Here’s to another amazing year!