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Your Characters Main Crisis
Actors many times feel auditioning and the process of being an actor is a Sisyphean endeavor. This week I explore the concept presented by Albert Camus where we see Sisyphus as happy.
Acting & Sisyphus
Actors many times feel auditioning and the process of being an actor is a Sisyphean endeavor. This week I explore the concept presented by Albert Camus where we see Sisyphus as happy.
The Reality Of Doing
This simple principle created by Sanford Meisner can have a profound impact on your acting work.
3 Things Actors Can Do Everyday
Practice these 3 things daily to expand your acting instrument as well as your life.
Actors Must Read
It is vital that actors read on a regular basis to feed their instrument and flex their muscles of analysis.
Playing The Hero
The Hero very often is the most underwritten character in the story. Learn how to add depth and dimension to your character to avoid giving a one note performance.
Actors 2020 Podcast
I had a great conversation on Actors 2020 Podcast where we discuss The Master Actor and what it means to be an actor and artist.
Playing Villains
We are all the heroes of our stories. This week I explore the importance of playing human beings not villains.
Basic Story Structure
Actors are storytellers. Understanding basic story structure is vital to preparing your characters and roles with depth and clarity.
Amending The Pinch & Ouch
How to supercharge the Pinch & Ouch principle to elevate the stakes and active listening in your work.
The Core 4 Principles For Auditions
Auditions happen fast. Use these Core 4 Principles to give a specific and dynamic performance when you have limited time to prepare.
The 10 Fundamental Principles Of Acting
An exploration into how the 10 Fundamental Principles Of Acting can really empower actors to do their greatest work.
Loving Your Character
The most powerful way to completely connect with your character is from a place of love. Learn how to supercharge your character preparation by operating from this state of being.
Time With Material
The amount of time you have to prepare for your performance varies greatly. Learn the sure-fire solution to this problem.
Does Your Character Transform?
This week I explore 3 types of transformations that your character can undergo and how they function.
An Ounce Of Behavior Is Worth A Pound Of Words
This week I explore how behavior is one of the most important and compelling elements of acting.
The Story Behind The Story
This week I explore the importance of learning to identify and "write" the story behind the story using analysis and character backstory.
The Best Way To Make Acting Choices
This week I explore the best way to approach making unique, dynamic, and powerful choices in your work.
The Importance Of Understanding Theme
Understanding the theme of the story is an essential step in preparing your characters.
Do You Have A Way Of Working That Works For You?
This week I explore what it means to have a specific methodology that you can rely on in your craft.
Why are human beings so drawn to storytelling?
This week I explore why we as people are innately compelled to watch stories.
The Roles That You Are Seeking Are Seeking You
This week I explore the concept and the reasons why the roles you are yearning to play are desperately seeking you.
Preparation vs. Performance
This week I discuss and explore the vast differences as well as the demands of the two basic components of acting: preparation and performance.
Acting is all about the truth of who you are
This week I discuss how acting is truly about finding the truth of who you are in every role you play.
How do I listen as an actor?
This week I explore the key components that enable you to active listen as an actor.
Do you bring the character to you or you to the character?
This week I discuss the two main pathways of creating a character and the core differences between them.
Why do I Want to be an actor?
This week I discuss the importance of being clear on why you want to be an actor and defining what kind of actor would you love to be.
Why I feel most acting training is backwards
This week I discuss why I feel acting schools approach to teaching acting is backwards.
Why did I create The Master Actor?
Here is my first episode where I discuss why I created The Master Actor and a bit of my journey as an actor.