Beyond Identity to Artistic (Trans)cendence
Let’s start with this: Acting is transformation. And no, I don’t mean putting on a wig and a costume. I mean diving deep into something unfamiliar, finding the universal truths that connect us all, and then bringing that to life. When we talk about transformation, we’re not just talking about makeup and voice changes—we’re talking […]
It kind of reminds me of a certain philosophy…
Reflections on memories and influences
I am trying to reflect not only on my later influences as I grew up but also on my earlier memories and influences that still seem to have a grip on me as both a human being and an artist. Throughout my life, I have fallen in love with many artists, and I have cried […]
Movie Night
I started watching a movie on Netflix last night, just something new to relax something stupid like an action movie to wind down before bed. I found one classic simple revenge story on Netflix….but two minutes in “this guy” that was it “hooked” for the whole stupid movie. This guy might be what Hollywood will […]
For those who don’t know who Oliver Reed was…
He was a planet, that’s what he was, some people in acting have their own gravitational pull, one fo the best actors on stage and in film of his generation, unfortunately his vices killed him (a hard core alcoholic) . he is worth you investigation, Oliver reed is not only an incredible actor but also, […]
Chekhov’s Five Principles
Michael Chekhov speaks about five principles in a series of lectures he gave to a group of actors in Hollywood in 1955. For example, the “psychological gesture,” which is externally invisible during performance, serves as “material” for inspiration during rehearsal and performance. This also applies to the “imaginary or energetic body,” the “imaginary/ideal center,” and […]
Self-confidence in a class.
I really don’t like delving into such mattersI am not a therapistI am not a psychoanalyst…n o t a d o c t o r! But I see so many people in the class ( even seasoned professionals) suffer needlessly.Again, not a doctor, just an acting coach; As an acting coach I sometimes have to […]
Director Types
It is unfathomable but these two types of directors are still out there: the grand puppeteer (the god figure) the indifferent — chief blocker. The first type “puppeteer” He secretly (sometimes not so secretly) wishes actors had no brain and no will…Ah!If he (seldom she) could just puppeteer actors, their emotions and their intonations. — […]
Impregnated moments
What you are doing right now, right NOW, is already impregnated with the next Moment without you even knowing it. This moment right now contains the potential of the next moment! Nothing ever ends its a continuum of moments and that is energizing to know! When you close your eyes right in this moment you […]
On Vague Terms
There are a lot of vague words in acting! There are a lot of subjective terms and unless a teacher or a director clarifies what he or she means when they utter such words and terms things get murky. at best! Phrases like “find the truth” (who’s Truth, what truth, Characters ? Given circumstances? or […]
