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Aug 5 2022

Creative Collaboration

Even if no money is involved, approach creative collaborations as you would a business deal – especially if your prospective partner is a relative or close friend. Be cold-blooded and strategic unless you are willing to risk a valued relationship over a work battle that might escalate into ...

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Voiceover: Dialogue & Recording From Home

Jul 26, 2022 | Recording, Voiceover

The standard for auditioning, whether it be in a major market, on-line, or a regional market, is to ...

Jul 25, 2022 | Brainstorming, Creativity

Editor’s Note: This is the second of two blogs about brainstorming. This one focuses on how to conduct ...

Jul 14, 2022 | Brainstorming, Creativity

Editor’s Note: This is the first of two blogs about brainstorming. This one focuses on individual brainstorming for ...

Jul 7, 2022 | Acting, Voiceover

What is the current trend in the voiceover world? The demand for authenticity. This has been on my ...

Jun 8, 2022 | Member, Spotlight

The Greenhouse has creative artists involved from all over the world, so we want to shine a spotlight ...

Jun 8, 2022 | Member, Spotlight

The Greenhouse has creative artists involved from all over the world, so we want to shine a spotlight ...

May 23, 2022 | Business, Marketing, Voiceover

Tips From Producers Who Hire Voice Talent... I have a good friend whose father taught him a valuable ...

May 16, 2022 | Creative Team, Leadership

Grab your whistle and prepare to draft and lead your creative dream team! Start by analyzing the combination ...

Apr 30, 2022 | Creativity, Focus

You may spend years trying to find your writing focus without realizing you’ve done it until you’re well ...

Apr 28, 2022 | Business, Marketing, Voiceover

“How do I start marketing myself as a voiceover talent?” That’s the most common question many of us ...

Apr 1, 2022 | Community

This must be the Age of Aquarius! The White House has asked TikTok artists to craft messages for ...

Mar 21, 2022 | Business, Voiceover

Make a plan. Sometimes it’s good to dream a little, or at least take a breath and think ...

Feb 28, 2022 | Creativity, Writing

If your computer screen seems to be sticking its tongue out at you as you freeze up, turn ...

Feb 25, 2022 | Goals, Voiceover

What are some practical ways that we can take steps to start or jumpstart our careers? It is ...

Feb 23, 2022 | Breathing, Creativity

Guest Column Every creative person has mentors who were instrumental in laying the foundation for creativity, who shaped ...

Feb 11, 2022 | Writing

Write with your ears instead of your eyes. These eight words are a key to successful writing. Really. ...

Jan 25, 2022 | New Year, Voiceover

It’s a New Year! What’s next for voiceover? Just as we were making our plans and resolutions for a New ...

Jan 22, 2022 | Career, Resolutions

Looking for that next step up in your arts & entertainment career? In this column, Dr. Eileen Wirth ...

Jan 18, 2022 | Member, Spotlight

With so many people involved with The Greenhouse from all over the world, we want to shine a ...

Dec 21, 2021 | Listening, Voiceover

"Do You Hear What I Hear?” is no doubt a great Christmas song, but it also alludes to ...

Dec 20, 2021 | Career, Professionalism

Looking for that next step up in your arts & entertainment career? In this column, Dr. Eileen Wirth ...

Dec 8, 2021 | Storytelling, Writing

Today at The Greenhouse, Sean talks through the Save the Cat concept for creating characters that make for ...

Nov 29, 2021 | Voice, Writing

Looking for that next step up in your arts & entertainment career? In this column, Dr. Eileen Wirth ...

Nov 24, 2021 | Auditions, Voiceover

You got a voiceover audition. Exciting! You’ve trained for this. Even if you work regularly, you may have ...

Nov 22, 2021 | Storytelling, Writing

Today at The Greenhouse, Marianne talks through the concept of The Hero's Journey for crafting compelling characters and ...

Nov 19, 2021 | Acting, Catalyst, Writing

Watch a number of Greenhouse actors perform a table read of the two top scripts chosen from the ...

Nov 2, 2021 | Career, Professionalism

Looking for that next step up in your arts & entertainment career? Dr. Eileen Wirth shares how to ...

Oct 25, 2021 | Storytelling

Today at The Greenhouse, Sean talks through describing conflicts, actions, and goals in every scene of your story ...

Oct 23, 2021 | Training, Voiceover

A friend of mine said the other day, “You know, maybe I should take one of your classes, ...

Oct 18, 2021 | Editing, Rewriting

“I write s••••• first drafts.” I got this advice from my friend whose novels get reviewed in The New York ...

Oct 4, 2021 | Storytelling

Today at The Greenhouse, Marianne talks through the eight story points that make for compelling stories!

Sep 28, 2021 | Training, Voiceover

Exercises for the Voiceover Actor Last month, I talked about exercise, the importance of vocal warm-ups, and more. ...

Sep 22, 2021 | Rejection

Welcome to the Rejection Zone! It’s terrible to be in it, but congratulate yourself for having the talent ...

Sep 20, 2021 | Creativity, Ideas

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. ~ Robin Williams, actor & ...

Sep 14, 2021 | Film Set, Jobs

By Carley Kormanis. Any good filmmaker knows that a film cannot happen without a solid team. Producers, directors, ...

Sep 6, 2021 | Criticism

“That’s just your opinion.” I shook my head. How would a student who got this angry over a ...

Aug 30, 2021 | Training, Voiceover

How to keep your voice healthy when you depend on it for a living. Last month we talked ...

Aug 27, 2021 | Creativity, Discipline

Every creative person has mentors who were instrumental in his or her creative career. People who laid the ...

Aug 6, 2021 | Voiceover

One of the questions I’m often asked in voiceover is, “If I have to ‘yell’ or ‘scream’ or ...

Jul 12, 2021 | Storytelling, Voiceover

"We want real people, not actors." It's something we hear almost every time we audition, particularly in the ...

May 18, 2021 | Voiceover

We’re in the transition of re-opening from the pandemic shutdown, but what does this mean in the world ...

Apr 19, 2021 | Creativity, Discipline, Passion

[T]he actual work requires the same discipline and passion as any job you love doing, be it as ...

Apr 16, 2021

In previous columns, I’ve written a lot about the logistics of doing voiceover. From ways to get the ...

Mar 30, 2021 | Voiceover

One of the things that distinguishes the voiceover world from on-camera or stage acting is that you create ...

Mar 8, 2021 | Collaboration, Creativity

I’m a little late with my Journal contribution this month because I – along with Shun Lee Fong ...

Feb 24, 2021 | Auditions, Voiceover

This month, I want to take things to the next level. As in all acting, it’s helpful to ...

Feb 5, 2021 | Interview

If you’re a fan of the first four films in the X-Men series, Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes, or the Fantastic ...

Feb 5, 2021 | Creativity

No matter what our particular job, especially in our world today, we are called to be… repairers of ...

Jan 27, 2021 | Writers Group, Writing

Writers love to give each other advice. (Hello.) Unfortunately, that advice too often sounds, especially on social media, ...

Jan 20, 2021 | Equipment, Voiceover

As discussed in previous segments in the past few months, in the current market, a home studio is ...

Dec 30, 2020 | Actors, Advice, Career

You may know Nancy Stafford from her work as Michelle Thomas on Matlock, or perhaps you’ve seen the “Queen of Christmas” ...

Dec 22, 2020 | Acting, Voiceover

Last month in this column, we focused on voiceover categories that are more agent-driven. This month, we’ll focus ...

Dec 17, 2020 | Writers Group, Writing

Time has been more elastic than usual during the pandemic. While some months seemed interminable, others have rushed ...

Nov 20, 2020 | Acting, Voiceover

I’m often asked, “What kind of voiceovers are there?” We probably all know a bit more about voiceovers ...

Nov 13, 2020 | Motivation, Writers Group, Writing

How often have you looked at the words on your computer screen – or worse, just the cursor ...

Nov 10, 2020 | Creativity, Ideas

You've experienced it: The Battle for Good, Original Ideas – which usually don't present themselves easily. Whether going at ...

Oct 23, 2020 | Faith, Talent

There are many talented people who haven't fulfilled their dreams because they overthought it, or they were too ...

Oct 16, 2020 | Writers Group, Writing

The Greenhouse is pleased to welcome veteran writer and showrunner Sheryl Anderson to the Journal! Sheryl is also ...

Oct 9, 2020 | Actors, Voiceover

The Greenhouse is pleased to welcome veteran voice-over actor and coach Kathy Grable to the Journal! Starting with ...

Oct 3, 2020 | Actors, Niche, Type

Mark Atteberry is an actor with a number of big film credits to his name, such as David ...

Sep 2, 2020 | Acting, Truth

The number one rule of acting is "do not seek approval from the audience." People don't realize that. ...

Aug 19, 2020 | Story, Transmedia

As creators, it’s important to realize that the way audiences interact with media, brands, and entertainment has changed. ...

Aug 7, 2020 | Acting, Actors, The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Michael Rooker – ...

Jul 24, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Michael Rooker – ...

Jul 20, 2020 | Acting, Voiceover

Voiceover is one of the few areas of the industry that has not been put on pause by ...

Jul 13, 2020

Integrate what you believe in every single area of your life. Take your heart to work and ask ...

Apr 18, 2020 | Leadership, The Greenhouse

Perhaps you’re an alumnus of The Greenhouse and have participated in one of the Creative Lab courses or ...

Lou Diamond Phillips and Diversity in Casting

Feb 25, 2020 | Casting, Diversity

We recently had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Lou Diamond Phillips to The Greenhouse Studio. This talented and ...

Feb 3, 2020 | Film Festivals

Today, Phillip talks through all the ins and outs of submitting your film to festivals both nationally and ...

Jan 21, 2020

Today at The Greenhouse, Katie and John talk through ten common mistakes that writers make when writing their ...

Jan 15, 2020 | Failure, Fearlessness

Fail as fast as you can, keep going, and then... fearlessness. And that's when creativity starts getting really ...

Jul 15, 2019 | Acting|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Michael Rooker – ...

Jun 27, 2019 | Creativity|Curiosity

May 7, 2019 | Acting|Actors

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Michael Rooker – ...

Apr 17, 2019 | Acting|Actors|Creativity

Apr 3, 2019 | Story

Mar 18, 2019 | Actors|Director|Shun Lee|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down Michael Rooker – the ...

Mar 4, 2019 | Actors|Shun Lee|The Greenhouse Studio|Writers

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down Michael Rooker – a ...

Feb 20, 2019 | Failure|Perserverance|Success

Aug 11, 2018 | Discovery|Talent

Jun 20, 2018 | Shun Lee|The Greenhouse Studio

Here are some great shots of The Greenhouse Studio in June 2018, with host and actor Shun Lee ...

Jun 19, 2018 | Actors|Managers|Shun Lee|Talent|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Erik Kritzer – ...

Jun 12, 2018 | Actors|Managers|Shun Lee|Talent|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Erik Kritzer – ...

Jun 4, 2018 | Actors|Managers|Shun Lee|Talent|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Erik Kritzer – ...

May 28, 2018 | Actors|Managers|Shun Lee|Talent|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Erik Kritzer – ...

May 22, 2018 | Managers|Shun Lee|Talent|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Erik Kritzer – ...

Jan 30, 2018 | Acting|Life

Jan 18, 2018 | Artist|Life

Nov 15, 2017

Aug 16, 2017 | Shun Lee|The Greenhouse Studio

Here are some great shots of The Greenhouse Studio in August 2017, with host and actor Shun Lee ...

Jul 11, 2017 | Courage|Creativity|Life

Jun 3, 2017 | Creativity|Passion|Risk

May 13, 2017 | Production|Roles

The Greenhouse Web Series exists as a resource for creative professionals both in and out of the entertainment ...

May 1, 2017 | Coverage|Writing

The Greenhouse Web Series exists as a resource for creative professionals both in and out of the entertainment ...

Apr 4, 2017 | Excellence|Joy

Mar 22, 2017 | Shun Lee|The Greenhouse Studio

Here are some great shots of The Greenhouse Studio in March 2017, with host and actor Shun Lee ...

Feb 10, 2017 | Luck|Opportunity|Preparation

Feb 7, 2017 | Career|Spotlight Workshops

Here are some great shots of our most recent class in The Spotlight Workshops: The 10 Things You ...

Nov 3, 2016 | Shun Lee|The Greenhouse Studio

Here are some great shots of The Greenhouse Studio in October 2016, with host and actor Shun Lee ...

Nov 3, 2016 | Beauty|Life|Ugliness

Oct 12, 2016 | Spotlight Workshops|Storytelling

Here are some great shots from The Spotlight Workshops: Powerful Visual Storytelling at CBS Studio Center, taught by ...

Oct 12, 2016 | Style|Unique

Aug 17, 2016 | Acting|Shun Lee|The Greenhouse Studio

Here are some great shots of The Greenhouse Studio, with host and actor Shun Lee and our special ...

Aug 15, 2016 | Integrity|Passion

Jul 27, 2016 | Hair & Make-up|The Greenhouse Studio

Actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Felicia Linsky, a Emmy-winning hair and makeup artist whOhas worked ...

Jul 27, 2016 | Hope|Imagination|Storytelling

Jul 26, 2016 | Hair & Make-up|The Greenhouse Studio

Actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Felicia Linsky, a Emmy-winning hair and makeup artist whOhas worked ...

Jul 9, 2016 | The Greenhouse Studio|The Most Important Thing

Actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Emmy Award-winning, animation director John Over (Animaniacs, Pinky and The ...

Jul 3, 2016 | Creativity|Solitude

Jul 3, 2016 | Collaboration|Solitude|The Greenhouse Studio

Actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Emmy Award-winning, animation director John Over (Animaniacs, Pinky and The ...

Jul 3, 2016 | Animation|Controversy|The Greenhouse Studio

Actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Emmy Award-winning, animation director John Over (Animaniacs, Pinky and The ...

Jul 3, 2016 | Craft|Creativity|Illusion

Jun 14, 2016 | Animation|Change|Influence

Actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Emmy Award-winning, animation director John Over (Animaniacs, Pinky and The ...

Jun 14, 2016 | Writing

Jun 8, 2016 | Animation|The Greenhouse Studio

Emmy Award-winning animation director John Over (Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain, Tiny Toons Adventures) talks with actor & ...

May 31, 2016 | Creativity|Inspiration|Observing

May 31, 2016 | Creativity|Inspiration|World

Emmy Award-winning animation director John Over (Animaniacs, Pinky and The Brain, Tiny Toons Adventures) talks with actor & ...

May 31, 2016 | Collaboration|Creativity

May 31, 2016 | Collaboration|Creativity|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip from The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Emmy Award-winning, animation ...

May 16, 2016 | Animation|Getting Started|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip from The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with Emmy Award-winning, animation ...

May 13, 2016 | Actors|Change

May 9, 2016 | Agents|Business|Career|Managers

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with actress Jen Lilley ...

May 9, 2016 | Filmmaking|Women

May 9, 2016

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with actress Jen Lilley ...

Apr 28, 2016 | Imagination|Truth

Apr 26, 2016 | Acting|Auditions

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with actress Jen Lilley ...

Apr 26, 2016 | Career|Getting Started|Job

Apr 19, 2016 | Artistry|The Greenhouse Studio|Voice

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with actress Jen Lilley ...

Apr 19, 2016 | Aspiration|Family|Inspiration|Life

Apr 16, 2016 | Artistry|Business|The Greenhouse Studio

In this clip of The Greenhouse Studio, actor and host Shun Lee sits down with actress Jen Lilley ...

Apr 16, 2016 | Artistry|Creativity|Play

I’ve been spending a good portion of my time with an adorable two year old named Viola. She’s ...

Apr 16, 2016 | Business|Hollywood|Studios

The Greenhouse Web Series exists as a resource for creative professionals both in and out of the entertainment ...

Apr 16, 2016 | Adventure|Creativity|Curiosity|Persistence|Play

Mar 29, 2016 | Ratings|Television

The Greenhouse Web Series exists as a resource for creative professionals both in and out of the entertainment ...

Mar 27, 2016 | Creativity

Mar 26, 2016 | Movies|Review

Eddie the Eagle soars high even amidst a by-the-numbers plot that can be derived from any of the ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Creativity|Movies

The Greenhouse Web Series exists as a resource for creative professionals both in and out of the entertainment ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Career|Patience|Waiting

Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we’re waiting for. N ow, before ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Love|Romance

Oh, February. The month of too much pink. First off, I’d like to start by confessing to you ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Calling|Fear|Writing

The following article was written in January 2016. Fear. How is it that one word can be so ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Director|Life|Movies

Mar 26, 2016 | Collaboration|Creativity|Music

This week, Becky Murdoch got to talk to the multi-talented Cortney Matz about the importance of music and ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Instruction|Production

The Greenhouse Web Series exists as a resource for creative professionals both in and out of the entertainment ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Friendship|Life|Los Angeles|Trust

This week at The Greenhouse Journal, we get tOhear from Sarah Abel. Sarah is a longtime member of ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Adventure|Creativity|Imagination|Integrity|Vision

Mar 26, 2016 | Calling|Hollywood|Life|Los Angeles

José and Katie are married and live in Beverly Hills. José is a musician, while Katie is a ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Hollywood|The Greenlight Exchange

Here is an opportunity to get to know Becky Murdoch, who is The Greenhouse's Director of The Greenlight ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Adventure|Dream|Imagination|Vision

Mar 26, 2016 | Creativity|Hollywood|Inspiration|Perspective

This week Becky Murdoch continues talking with Shun Lee, actor, writer, and President & Creative Director of The ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Collaboration|Creativity|Hollywood|Inspiration|Life

This week we had the opportunity to talk with Shun Lee, actor, writer, and President & Creative Director ...

Mar 26, 2016 | Creative|Fear|Life

Mar 25, 2016

This week we've had the opportunity to interview Lisa Rodriguez. As you'll see, Lisa works in various aspects ...

Mar 25, 2016

We wanted to give all of you a chance to get to know some of the leadership team ...

Mar 25, 2016 | Introduction

My name is Becky Murdoch, and I’m the Director for The Greenlight Exchange, one of the programs here ...

Mar 25, 2016 | Creativity|Fun|Intelligence

Mar 25, 2016 | Journal|The Greenhouse

There is nothing like the smell of freshly cut grass. Yes, we've all heard that before, but take ...

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