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 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 – […]
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 […]
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