The key to creating a character is to make choices that alter the way you see the world as opposed to having attention on what you look like. If we look at the soul of the creator as a bright light – we never want to hide this light. But sometimes we want to put […]
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Riding The Sensations with 2 Broke Girls.
Last week I was the lead guest star on 2 Broke Girls, CBS’ hit comedy. It was a rollercoaster of an experience. And, had I not had the tools of Committed Impulse, I can safely say the whole thing would have been a disaster. Here’s what happened… Day 1: the Table Read. After arriving at […]
Continue ReadingHow to Put Your Ass on the Line.
We all have to put our asses on the line in order to expand and grow as artists, entrepreneurs, and human beings. And if you’re not putting your ass on the line from time to time, you’ll go stale. Most of us don’t want to put our asses on the line because we haven’t learned […]
Continue ReadingWhy Your Script Analysis Sucks
I am hoping that title either outraged you or challenged you. It was a trick to get you to read this. The truth is your understanding of the script structure is accurate and sensible. It makes total sense for the scene you’re auditioning for, or about to shoot. Only problem is, no one wants to […]
Continue ReadingMy Acting Teacher’s Mantra Revealed…
The acting teacher that really changed my art and life was a lanky man from Texas named Clyde Vinson. If he were still around I’d send you all to his door. Alas, life is not always as long as we wish. I’m back. Clyde often repeated the mantra “The way you do things is the […]
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