Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. It can appear out of nowhere and take you everywhere. Like art and creativity, it’s not easily defined or captured. It can come from a sweeping…
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You might be one of those actors who believes that comedy isn’t for you. Well, now is the time to stop that thinking. I believe everyone can do comedy; it’s…
One month you have everything in order, and you go from an abundance of auditions and bookings, and then… it just stops. It can leave you feeling alone and confused…
Actors have to be vulnerable and express their stories with a deep and open commitment. But sometimes, artists forget the other side of the business, which is just as important…
Being vulnerable means going with the flow of emotions moving through you instead of attempting to force, coerce, or control the emotions coming to you. Vulnerability in your acting will…
Factoring in the behavioral life of the character can transform your auditions and performances. One way to access this behavioral life is to use your imagination to spend a morning,…
As improv games also teach, a “yes” attitude makes so much possible. The simple posture of “yes” opens doors and opportunities… That’s the nature of a “yes” attitude. “Yes” wants…
Every human being and experience is unique, so learn not to take your life up to this point for granted. By living the life you have lived thus far, you…
Focus on what you can give. Try thinking of yourself as a service provider. Really think about it! Cable guys, plumbers, doctors, and lawyers don’t get nervous when they’re providing…
As an actor, you’re in a balancing act: on the one hand, you’re the only you this world has, and that makes your performances and contributions purely invaluable! On the…