We are not at the point yet where we can get information out of a computer that we haven’t first inputted. If I want Becky’s phone number, I have to first add it to my address book. That’s why it always saddens me that actors feel that they can bring up a multi-leveled performance withoutContinue reading “Why Research?”
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Miracles
If we can acknowledge the sacred in our work, then we bring that same sense of sacredness to our audiences. If we are aware of the miraculous in our lives, then we bring that awareness of the miracles to our audiences
Life in Reverse
We want it to look easy to the audience. Unfortunately, many actors think it is just easy. And that, my friends, is why people watch reality TV.
The Craft of Romance
If romantic scenes have no conflict – you’re probably watching porn.
shameless self promotion (via Risa Bramon Garcia)
The brilliant and respected casting director/director/coach Risa Bramon Garcia came to my class last week and blogged about it. Although I can’t reprint her blog (wouldn’t be right…) – I can direct you to her link at Risa’s Blog about me . Thank you, Risa! By the way, all her blogs are brilliant, so keepContinue reading “shameless self promotion (via Risa Bramon Garcia)”
Self Protection
Make sure that you make a ritual of putting on and taking off the characters clothing (especially their shoes). NEVER wear the same
clothing that your character wears. Also washing your hands and drinking some water afterwords proves to be very helpful…
Happy July 4th
Actors know that it is all about being interdependent. We depend on our authors (scripts), our directors, our fellow actors, our imaginations, etc. Being a rogue actor doesn’t really get you anywhere.
Winning
The enjoyment and the pursuit are both necessary components of a great acting performance.
Using Love in your Work
I often mention how important it is to find where the love is in a scene. Without love, a scene lacks fuel to power it along. In America, we often confuse love with attraction or infatuation. The truth is love needs no object to attach itself to. Love is a state of being. It is a force. It is tender and gentle.
In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In light of the sacrifices that many people make, everyday, how can we sit back and wait for Hollywood to recognize our talents? Why not volunteer hours of your week in service to your talent?
Jeffrey Marcus Acting Class 