How do you bridge your prep work with being spontaneous in the moment of creation? A wonderful actor asked me this question in a Committed Impulse session recently. This question inspired me to create a little video for you. Many of us hold onto our prep work like a flotation device because it feels safe […]
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How 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 ReadingActing Classes + Booking an HBO Gig
I’ve been pondering why so many people send emails to me after they’ve registered for one of our Committed Impulse acting classes expressing their fear about starting the class. It’s always been that way. Why is that? Maybe because learning a new way of doing things is scary. Especially if it requires bringing more of […]
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 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 […]
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 – […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingHow to Thrive in Chaos
Dear Committed Impulse Family, We are in a time of immense change. Necessary change. Change that I support. In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and to ensure we have a fair election in 2020, Committed Impulse will be making a donation for EVERY STUDENT WHO ENROLLS IN CLASS and the CI Online Program […]
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