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 – […]
Continue ReadingAre you second guessing yourself out of work?
Friends, I know I’ve done this. You? Have you ever… – Set yourself up to do a self-tape – Sat down to make a video promoting something online – Decided now you are finally going to put yourself out into the world And then had the thought “I’m just in the wrong space to do […]
Continue ReadingThis mistake could cost you the job
I made a video for you this morning (sorry I didn’t shower before recording it). It’s about a lil mistake many people make, are you one of them? If you are, it could cost you the job. It’s such a common mistake – and it comes from wanting to HELP the audience, (a casting director, […]
Continue ReadingActing Lessons from a Real Spy
Friends!!! I’M BACK from 6 weeks of working on a film in Odessa, Ukraine. I have so many tales and insights to share with you. Today, as I’m still a bit jet-lagged I’ll tell you about a most unusual meeting and training I had in a Long Island City Shopping Mall to prep for my […]
Continue ReadingThe question on everyone’s mind…
When will everything get back to normal? We, like many of you, have been adjusting to the new normal. Team CI is wearing masks when we go outside, washing our hands for longer than we used to (they were always reasonably clean, promise), and adapting to an increasingly remote world. We’re not sure when or […]
Continue ReadingTrust me, you need this advice from Parker Posey
A very special guest and dear friend, the legendary indie queen, Parker Posey joined us for an interactive Q+A. It was our last Character Lab session for the summer. She’s a master at creating a character and dropped a ton of wisdom. One student asked her, “how do you deal with being intimidated by certain […]
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