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 […]
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The question on everyone’s mind…
Trust 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 […]
Continue ReadingOnline Acting Classes with Josh Pais
I hope this finds you safe and well. A lil update about our online acting classes… We’re wrapping up our Digital Character Lab class tonight. I’ve been blown away by the people in the course. And their work! The immense power that pours out of their bodies, and voices, when they speak from exactly where […]
Continue ReadingHow to Engage An Audience
The key to engaging an audience is for YOU to stay connected. You gotta remain connected to everything that is happening within your experience while you are acting or public speaking. SIDE NOTE: Bringing this level of connection to your daily interactions will also be enriching. It’s one of the trickiest lessons to learn – […]
Continue ReadingHow to Create a Character
Creating a character isn’t about how you look. It’s about how you see. And how you see is impacted by your energetic state. And you can learn to shift your energetic state to create spontaneous organic behavior. This week we’ve got a special mini acting lesson for you, about how to create a character from […]
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