The Artistry of Acting for Everyone
Acting and Process
When you create something new - whether it is as simple as changing a hairstyle, or as complex as designing the software to guide a rocket landing on Mars - there will be a period of time when you’re not sure which direction to take, when you’re not sure if it will...
Individuality
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” Joseph Campbell. I know no better way to becoming a better actor than to becoming *more* yourself: dropping the persona, dropping the act that we present to the world and to ourselves. Although the development of...
Embracing the Negative
Embracing the negative is an interesting process, and Michelle’s blog post detailing it out in 3 stages was super helpful at describing the journey I was stumbling through. It’s true. Of all the steps, step 3, portraying the flaws, is the hardest. I’ve been...
Embracing the Flaws
As an acting teacher, a big part of my job is encouraging actors to embrace the flaws of the character. That process usually follows a series of steps. 1. finding the flaws 2. relating to the flaws 3. portraying the flaws The third step often being the most...
Becoming an Agile Learner
Working in a creative environment our most precious commodity is our agility. Nothing stops development like rigidity. We work to identify and protect the quality of agility. And our rigidity, ever so slowly, disappears. The five pillars of an Agile...
Communion
Stanilsavski uses the word Communion: "an intimate fellowship or rapport." When the audience reacts with laughter or tears, actors respond to that feedback. That is natural and is a part of the dynamics of acting. It is the audience/performer relationship. When...