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A place for articles related to acting, self-improvement, and becoming a better actor.

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Jun 14, 2016

Interview with Kamil Haque (Part 3 of 5)

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So you’ve decided to be an actor. Good for you! But you’re lost, perhaps even lacking in confidence. Kamil Haque reaches out to you with advice on what you should…
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9 min read
Jun 12, 2016

Interview with Kamil Haque (Part 2 of 5)

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Continuing from Part 1 of Kamil Haque’s interview, we bring you Part 2, in which he talks about how the Strasberg method came about and how he ended up learning…
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Jun 5, 2016

Interview with Kamil Haque (Part 1 of 5)

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Three years ago, Kamil Haque started HCAC, fulfilling a lifelong dream of running his own acting school. Now, HCAC nurtures actors both young and old(er), beginners and professionals. To celebrate…
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May 3, 2016

ACTOR’S CALLING: Will And Resilience

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I’m going to start thing month’s entry by honoring a unique group of people. Seeing as it’s a month before our third anniversary, I thought I’d take the time to…
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Apr 26, 2016

Choose What You Want To Choose by Guest Writer Varshini

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Many of us aren’t just actors. We explore artistically as writers, directors, painters, photographers…the list is endless. In this series of guest posts, we’ve invited librarian, actor, spoken word writer and…
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9 min read
Apr 24, 2016

What If Nothing Were New, Ever? by Guest Writer Varshini

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Many of us aren’t just actors. We explore artistically as writers, directors, painters, photographers…the list is endless. In this series of guest posts, we’ve invited librarian, actor, spoken word writer and…
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9 min read
Apr 19, 2016

Create Your Art And Unmask By Guest Writer Varshini

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Many of us aren’t just actors. We explore artistically as writers, directors, painters, photographers…the list is endless. In this series of guest posts, we’ve invited librarian, actor, spoken word writer and…
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10 min read
Apr 17, 2016

Writing and Letting Go by Guest Writer Varshini

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Many of us aren’t just actors. We explore artistically as writers, directors, painters, photographers…the list is endless. In this series of guest posts, we’ve invited librarian, actor, spoken word writer and…
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4 min read
Apr 12, 2016

How It Began… By Guest Writer Varshini

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Many of us aren’t just actors. We explore artistically as writers, directors, painters, photographers…the list is endless. In this series of guest posts, we’ve invited librarian, actor, spoken word writer and…
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4 min read
Apr 6, 2016

ACTOR’S CALLING: On The Challenges In Theatre

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We’re into the 4th month of the year and HCAC is shaping up to be a hive of activity. We hosted an actors-directors roundtable with the filmmakers from NTU ADM.…
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Mar 7, 2016

ACTOR’S CALLING: Love Isn’t Easy, But We Did It!

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The end of every semester always puts in me this weird, excited, jittery state. Semester 1 has been nothing short of a journey for both my students and I. I…
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Feb 1, 2016

ACTOR’S CALLING: An Eventful Start to 2016

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Is it me or has this 2016 been moving at light speed? It’s already February but it feels like only a few weeks ago that I was wishing you a…
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    You’ve been thinking about it for a while.

That pull you feel. It’s not random.

It’s the part of you that knows you’re capable of more. More presence. More confidence. More range.

At some point, thinking about it stops being enough.

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    We started 2026 with a really lively batch of new members to our HCAC family. From students to mid-career professionals, to people curious about the performing arts to professional actors, we hosted a wide variety of people in our Fundamentals of Acting workshop.

We’re entering our 13th year of operation and we could not be more delighted to be Singapore first acting studio for everyone. We continue to make our workshops accessible to people regardless of their background or objectives.

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    The clown doesn’t hide behind a red nose.
They reveal what most of us spend our lives concealing.

Through play, they uncover truth.
Through laughter, they remind us to feel.

The Find Your Funny workshop by @shanicestanislaus isn’t about learning to be funny.
It’s about rediscovering the courage to be honest, human, and beautifully imperfect.

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    36 Hours Left….Step Into the Frame
On camera, truth lives in the smallest moments.
Think. Don’t show. The lens knows.

Join @simonpurseversenurse On-Camera Acting Workshop and learn to make the camera feel your thoughts, not just see your actions.

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    When was the last time you let yourself truly play?

Before there were roles, rules, or routines there was laughter.

Find Your Funny is a joyful, beginner-friendly clown workshop where anyone (yes, anyone!) can rediscover the power of play, connection, and curiosity.

You’ll explore how humor, vulnerability, and presence can open new ways of expressing yourself on stage, at work, or simply in life. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to have fun.

📅 1st Nov 2025 (Saturday)
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    FIND YOUR FUNNY: INTRO TO CLOWN (LEVEL 1)
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When was the last time you truly let yourself play?

Most adults forget what it feels like to be delightfully ridiculous, to fail joyfully, or to connect through laughter instead of perfection. Whether you’re an actor looking to unlock deeper spontaneity or a non-actor curious about creativity and presence, this workshop invites you to rediscover your fearless, funny self.

Through the red nose, the smallest mask in the world, you’ll uncover what makes you uniquely funny and how honesty, vulnerability, and play create real connection on stage and in life.

Saturday, 1st November | 3.00–6.00pm
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This is @shanicestanislaus final clown workshop for 2025. Don’t miss your chance to find your funny.

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    ON-CAMERA ACTING: TAKE TWO

Back by Popular Demand. 
Final Workshop with Simon Purse in 2025!

What really makes a performance magnetic on camera?
In this 3-hour, hands-on masterclass, explore the secrets of screen presence. From subtle shifts in energy to how to command the lens with truth and confidence.

Whether you’re an actor, presenter, or professional who faces the camera for interviews, this workshop will transform how you show up on screen.

You’ll work directly with UK-based actor-director @simonpurseversenurse , who brings decades of experience both behind and in front of the camera.

You’ll learn:
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1st November, Saturday
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    *You were taught to behave. Not to be bold.*

Most of us grow up suppressing emotion, hiding play, and fearing expression. So when it’s time to speak up, connect, or perform, we hold back. We overthink. We forget the joy of being real.

Find Your Funny: Intro to Clowning (Level 1) is about rediscovering the freedom to play, express, and feel alive again. Laugh, move, connect and surprise yourself.

Join @shanicestanislaus as she leads the last clowning workshop for 2025. Sign up with a friend and enjoy 30% off the entire cart purchase. More details in our IG bio or at bit.ly/freeyourtalent
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    *When was the last time you truly played?*

In creative and corporate worlds alike, we’re trained to be polished, professional, and in control. But connection doesn’t live there. It lives in the moments of surprise, vulnerability, and genuine presence.

Clowning is not about being funny. It’s about daring to be seen. It’s a playful experiment in risk, creativity, and authentic human connection.

Join our upcoming Clowning workshop facilitated by @shanicestanislaus and rediscover the freedom of not knowing, the art of being fully alive in the moment.

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