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Acting Tips


Did You Blow It?
Sometimes the auditions that leave you unsettled are the ones where you were actually alive in the room instead of polished, and those are often the ones that book.
jdannyirizarry
Feb 25 min read


Building From A Barrel
Important character work doesn't always happen on set, but in the front seat of a car, asking simple questions that turned a basic audition into a fully formed human being.
jdannyirizarry
Jan 316 min read


15 Functional Film Facts
From memorization mistakes to continuity disasters, Danny Irizarry shares fifteen practical lessons he learned on his first feature film set that every aspiring actor should know before stepping in front of a camera.
jdannyirizarry
Jan 2411 min read


When a Project Falls Apart
Booking a role does not always mean the film will ever be made. A story from my early acting career about canceled projects, patience, and learning how to keep moving forward.
jdannyirizarry
Jan 233 min read


Why Motivation Matters More Than Talent
An early acting lesson that changed how I approach every role. Why understanding what your character wants matters more than talent, and how one moment with Lord of the Flies shaped my entire process.
jdannyirizarry
Jan 233 min read


Danny Irizarry's First Step of a Very Long Journey
An early acting lesson that taught me why understanding what your character wants matters more than talent, and how one moment with Lord of the Flies changed my entire approach to acting.
jdannyirizarry
Dec 14, 20254 min read
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