I am re-printing an interview that I did with the estimable actor and coach, Corey Parker, with whom I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with at the beginnings of our careers at the Public Theater in NYC. Corey’s blog is Corey Parker for the Actor Corey: When did you know that you wantedContinue reading “Jeffrey Marcus interview with Corey Parker”
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Obstacles
While we may talk a lot about our actions (what we’re actively doing) in scenes, the choice that adds the most ‘flavor and spice’ to any event is the obstacles. Obstacles, for our purposes, are the challenges that are keeping us from attaining what we want. In our day to day life, we spend anContinue reading “Obstacles”
Polé, Polé (pronounced po’-lay)
What I bring back from my African trip is a Swahili phrase that I heard over and over – “Polé, Polé (slowly, slowly)”. The biggest overall adjustment that I find myself giving actors is urging them to slow down (while they are talking, not before talking –i.e, going into their heads before responding). When weContinue reading “Polé, Polé (pronounced po’-lay)”
Reading is fundamental
There is no such thing as a great ‘dumb’ actor. The most famous “dumb blonde”, Ms. Marilyn Monroe, was always seen with a book in hand. And not just any book, but one of the Russians (Tolstoy, Dostoyevskey)! A good actor knows a little bit about a lot of things. In this day of realityContinue reading “Reading is fundamental”
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)”
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