Good Day Creative Hero Y’know who your biggest competition is? The drunk lady falling off a table. You know the one, she’s booty popping, she loses her balance, and then crashes to the floor. Why does that YOUTUBE video have a million views? Cause it’s REAL. Audiences are craving and hoping that you are going […]
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How to Generate Star Power
I went to my first Oscar party. Warner Bros threw a sweet Oscar after-party, where I had the pleasure to reconnect with the cast and crew. Big Congrats to Joaquin and composer, Hildur Guðnadóttir! At the party, I hung out with Bradley Cooper for a good part of the night. I know, #namedrop. Great guy. […]
Continue ReadingTHE SECRET TO FEELING GREAT WHEN AUDITIONING + PUBLIC SPEAKING
Have you ever tried to “edit” what you’re feeling before – or during, an audition, or while public speaking? Totally natural. Well, maybe not natural – but common. Bubby – I got news for ya – you just can’t do that anymore. First off, ya gotta see that the desire to edit what you’re feeling […]
Continue ReadingHow One Student Booked a Netflix Show
If you’re reading this, then I know you are passionate about bringing all of yourself to every creative act that you do. Whether you’re working on a movie or TV show – or working towards being on one – or getting ready to give a TED talk about your insights. Or maybe you’re finishing your […]
Continue ReadingWHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ACTING PARTNER SUCKS
‘Someone does some brilliant scene work in class or kills it in a monologue. They’ve been bringing their embodiment work to their career and their agents are sending them out on next-level roles. And they’re booking them. They’re feeling the power of CI. But often questions come up. “What if I’m working with someone who […]
Continue ReadingMini Committed Impulse Lesson
Hey Committed Impulsers, Build by Yahoo interviewed Josh! During their conversation, Josh went deep into how teaching is a laboratory for him. He explored the idea: “How can we count on spontaneity?” Seriously, it’s like a mini Committed Impulse lesson. He also talked about his awesome upcoming film and tv projects. Check it out! […]
Continue ReadingThe last tool you’d think to use.
I start filming this week. Ray Donovan Season 7. Thrilled to keep Stu Feldman alive. So, of course, I want to be fully prepared for all my scenes. Inner Atomics choices made – so I can step into the creative unknown. But there is a newer practice that I want to share with you that […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO GET OUT OF A MENTAL DRAMA.
If you’re like me, you have to watch out for the ol’ over chattering mind. We have to remember that there is a part of our mind that wants to keep us from stepping out into the world. And, our mind has an effective way to keep us immobilized. It’s a technique that always stops […]
Continue ReadingPart 2: How to Be a Working Actor
Last week we shared the first step to being a working actor. If you missed it, you can read it here That was all about embodiment. Asking the question, if you had what you wanted already how would you live now? How would you live within your body? Or move? How about, communicate with others? […]
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