Thomas G. Waites

Acting Instructor

Thomas G. Waites is an actor, director, and acting instructor based in New York, New York. He is also the lead singer and songwriter of the band Heartbreak Waites. He has been a part of the entertainment industry since the 1970s, where he has performed on Broadway and appeared on film and television projects. He has appeared in over 30 television and film productions. Some of his credits as a television actor include NYPD Blue, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Oz, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Jury. In film, he appeared in Unwed Father, State of Grace, ...And Justice for All, Gangland, An American Affair, The Warriors, and the John Carpenter film The Thing. He has been a member of the Actor's Studio since 1984. He runs TGW Acting Studio, where he seeks to enhance the development of his students by offering the tools and support necessary for them to reach their full potential. He received a B.A. degree in Writing from The New School and a Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting from the University of Iowa. He is a graduate of the Drama Division of The Juilliard School.

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How to

Lift One Eyebrow

Animating the face by raising an eyebrow may not be worth a thousand words, but it’s worth several. With just the lift of one brow, you can drop hints about what’s on your mind without saying a word. Raise a brow to ...

How to

Talk Like Donald Duck

Talking like Donald Duck can be a great trick to impress friends and make kids laugh. The character of Donald Duck has been around for over 85 years and his voice is immediately recognizable to people of all ages around ...

A Complete Guide to the Cockney Accent and Rhyming Slang

Speak like a true East End native with this comprehensive guide What do Michael Caine, Adele, David Beckham, and Amy Winehouse have in common? They all speak Cockney! The Cockney accent is one of the most famous and most...

How to Give Someone a Super Evil Stare

Get someone to back off with just a look A good evil glare comes in handy when you want to get rid of bullies or other annoying people, or when you need to assert your personal space. That’s why we’ve put together th...

How to Act Like You're Possessed by a Demon

Creep out your friends and family with this horror-inspired prankWhether you want to pretend to be possessed as part of a Halloween costume or you simply want to pull a disturbing prank on your friends and family, you ca...

What Does “Committing to the Bit” Mean? (With IRL Examples)

Plus, unleash your inner comedian with our guide to starting bitsYou’ve probably heard someone say “They’re really committed to the bit” before, but what does this actually mean? In comedy, “committing to the b...

How to Smirk: Meaning, Examples & More

A guide to make a flirty or sexy smirkThe smirk is the mischievous little brother to the everyday smile. One part friendliness, one part arrogance, this smart-alecky facial expression can be used to joke, flirt, express ...

How to

Cry Without Looking Unattractive

There are two ways of crying, the ugly way, and the pretty way. If you're someone who is emotional and cries quite often––which is totally fine, by the way––why not try to look pretty when you cry? Don't worry, i...

How to

Talk Like a Pirate

September 19 is the "International Talk Like a Pirate Day." Any seadog worth their salt knows that to talk like a pirate, ye must know their lingo and adopt a scurvy pirate accent. '''Talkin' like a pirate is more than j...

How to

Do an Evil Glare

If you want to make yourself look more intimidating, an evil glare gets the message across that you don't like someone or are annoyed without saying a word. There are a variety of different facial expressions you will ha...

What Does It Mean to Have a Monotone Voice?

Improve your vocal variety with this guide ''Bueller? Bueller? Anyone…''who can hear that voice knows what a monotone voice sounds like. But even if you recognize the low, flat, and unchanging notes we associate with a...

How to

Hold an Audition

Holding auditions is relatively simple but without preparation can often go wrong. It is often unimportant what type of audition you are holding, but sometimes there are subtle differences, and different equipment is req...

How to

Use a Teleprompter

Teleprompters have many benefits. They allow you to look at a camera without memorizing a text, and they can be used in front of cameras or on stage. In the past, teleprompters tended to be expensive, but with tablet com...