Ever catch yourself trying to relax before you go on an audition or give a presentation? So many of us do. I used to do it all the time. I see students doing it in class. Ya know, get up in front of the class, or in front of a casting director, and shake off […]
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Why this drunk lady is your biggest competition
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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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 […]
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