Our Committed Impulse community is ON FIRE. They are truly accomplishing and CREATING so much. We started our podcast to highlight their work and to explore what impact Committed Impulse has had on their journeys. We released two new episodes of the Committed Impulse podcast. Have a listen! Our podcast is available on Spotify, Apple […]
Continue ReadingHow to ‘Be Still’ but Alive on Camera…
We had a great question come up during one of our recent CI Hangouts. “I’m afraid that I’m a bit of a twitchy freak. Being free on stage works great but I’ve found in my film work I need to stay still. How do you stay in that unknown, keep fueling yourself, but not blast […]
Continue ReadingTwo New Committed Impulse Podcast Episodes
We released two new episodes of the Committed Impulse podcast. Have a listen! Our podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and almost anywhere else you listen to podcasts. We started the podcast to highlight people in the Committed Impulse community who are kicking ass. And how they’re using Committed Impulse to influence their […]
Continue ReadingDid somebody say… Podcast?!
We have SO MANY talented and amazing people in the Committed Impulse (CI) community. As the Community Manager I assist Josh Pais on CI classes live on Zoom and I hear story after story from participants about how Committed Impulse is having a big impact on their life and artistry. They’re making it (Life – […]
Continue ReadingHow to Memorize Lines
“How the heck am I going to memorize my lines for this audition?!” If you’re an actor, chances are you’ve had this panicked thought, more than once. “I’ve been offered a spot to give a Ted Talk. I’m scared that I’ll forget what I’m going to say once I get on the stage.” If you’re […]
Continue ReadingHow Josh Pais Creates a Character
One of the coolest things about Josh Pais as an acting teacher is that he’s actually also a regularly working actor. No two ways about it. He’s an incredibly busy and masterful character actor. In our upcoming Character Lab, Josh is going to deliver the very tools that he uses to create a character on […]
Continue ReadingThe Real Reason I Teach
I wasn’t always a teacher. Recently, someone asked me about the genesis of Committed Impulse. Here’s the full story: I’ve been teaching for over 20 years now and it is one of the greatest passions and honors of my life. It’s thrilling to see Committed Impulse students succeed and book jobs in TV and Film. […]
Continue ReadingBehind the Scenes – Josh Pais on Younger
Here’s some behind the scenes nonsense on a TV show I have been working on: YOUNGER. There are some good laughs in here. The Mark Ruffalo stuff that Kathy Najimy talks about – is just ridiculously good fun. Please enjoy. Breathe, see, feel, you’re back! Have a beautiful day. Feelin it? Pop a comment below. […]
Continue ReadingYou’re Invited to a Free CI Session
Before we get started… If you’re not signed up for the Committed Impulse hangout on January 12th from 7-8pm EST – umm – why not? Let’s get that done right away… Of course, I’ll be there. Yes, it’s free. And, yes, the theme of the hangout is being bold within uncertainty. Yes, it’s on Zoom – […]
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