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This is one of my favorite topics,

I think it's an important discussion to have because I connect with SO MANY actors who have taken class after class, had an endless list of mentors, methods and techniques AND THEY STILL FEEL BLOCKED.  In some cases, even MORE disconne...

Do you fall back on "tricks" to fake sadness?

For many actors, the hardest thing to do is to express sadness authentically and cry, take after take.

Maybe you can relate to some of these things I commonly hear:

• Deep sadness is the hardest thing to do.

• You can do...

Which emotion do you struggle to reach the most when you’re on set? 

When actors begin working with me, they often tell me that they struggle with reaching deep emotions take after take, like sadness or rage - the types of emotions you'd expect from a dramatic work. But...

Do you realize how extraordinary your instrument already is?

To continue with our discussion from Monday, I know that many actors feel they need to be always working on their acting. 

To make things worse, our society hammers home the idea that we need to always be evolv...

Hello guys,

This Monday I would like to share this free resource with you

Helpful Tip for the Entrepreneurial Actor in 2020

Your name is your brand.

It’s as simple as that.

In the age of technology, actors are their own agents, managers, and publicists. You have more con...

Do you feel the constant need to be better as an actor?

This concern can manifest itself in different ways:

• You worry about acting a certain way or finding the right choice.

• You believe perfection is possible, you just need to find out how to attain it. Maybe yo...

Is self-doubt affecting your auditions?

When actors start working with me, one of the most common concerns I hear is the feeling of not being good enough.  

This doubt can creep up before you go to an audition, during the actual audition, or even after it's over.

The...

Are you exhausted?

You’re in good company. I hear from a lot of actors that the business side of things is really draining.

Even if they feel very strongly about being an artist…

Even if they’re comfortable with their instinct and freedom…

Even if they can consistently fee...

Is it sometimes difficult to audition because you feel too embarrassed or shameful?

Shame is such a painful feeling, so today’s training may be a little uncomfortable. It’s just that this is a subject that I'm very passionate about, so I am happy to share my thoughts wi...

Is the fear of failure overwhelming you in the audition room?

I know, the fear is BIG. It's heavy, and it's probably weighing you down.

A lot of actors have told me they're "extremely scared" to make mistakes. It’s their biggest fear as an actor. And the list of fears I...