Wait – not an actor? Make no mistake, this IS about you, too. After a day of auditioning, the director has narrowed it down to two actresses. They both did a fantastic job. The director loves them both. Tough decision ahead. The part, of course, goes to only one of them. Let’s follow both actresses […]
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How to Be an Irresistible Actor
YOUR CALL TO ACTION.
It is a new year. And I gotta say… This one feels different to me. Truly a time for new beginnings and with clear vision obstacles will be at a minimum. The creative window is open. It is a time to boldly move forward. NOW, LET’S GET REAL. What you have to offer the world […]
Continue ReadingNicole Kidman, Jason Bateman & Christopher Walken
I recently worked with Nicole Kidman on a movie called The Family Fang directed by Jason Bateman. My first day Nicole was topless – and Jason’s direction to me was… “Just respond naturally.” That handled that scene. But as we got further into the process there was a more complex scene between Nicole and me […]
Continue ReadingThe Worst Class Ever! The Science of Spontaneity.
Sit down, Benjamin! Today, class, we are going to look at acting as the science of spontaneity. Just to be very clear we will NOT be having ANY bathroom breaks until class is complete. I don’t care how bad anyone has to go. I trust that is clear. Let’s begin… QUIET!!! One of the […]
Continue ReadingMy Run in with Bin Laden
A few weeks ago I returned from traveling through Morocco. Itinerary: Marrakech – Fes – Chefchaouen. From the moment I set foot in Marrakech – the experience was full on. People started talking to me, offering to help me, wanting to sell me something, wanting to hear about USA. This was my first adventure in […]
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