The issue of the relevance of youth, image and looks in the acting industry, with insights based on Brian’s and Rob’s own personal experiences: just how important are youth and beauty in clinching that role?

8 things you will learn about:

The role of youth & beauty in the acting industry

What the acting industry is looking for beyond looks

The importance of developing personality & charisma

Relying on looks to get you through – does it work?

Real-life actors: the ordinary & the oddballs

The importance of training & experience

Authenticity: your “natural strangeness”

Playing up your unique features: ticks & twitches