Last week we had a special guest director, screenwriter and actor Tom McCarthy visit us for a Q+A about acting, auditions, and the business. He revealed some truly helpful acting lessons. He gave beautiful insight into what he looks for in the audition room. Described how he rehearses, and how his directing process helps get […]
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THE 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 […]
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Based on a (my) true story I started auditioning. It was a DISASTER. Everything was planned, safe, and locked. I didn’t get work. Working from a locked framework – although it felt safe – turned out to be detrimental. I had to go on a journey to discover how to create from truth and impulse. […]
Continue ReadingHow Do I Stop My Hands from Shaking at Auditions?
Often people come to Committed Impulse because they want to handle an unwanted physical reaction that happens to them in auditions. These physical reactions have included… Sweating Numbness Shaking hands Twitching legs Dynamic farting (maybe I exaggerate) Turning red in the face Breaking out in a rash on the collar bone Leg twitching Light headedness I […]
Continue ReadingHow do I keep my confidence in the room?
Ever wondered what you can do to keep your confidence up when you’re in the audition room? Or taking a meeting? Or giving a public speech? I think you’re gonna have fun with the teleseminar I did with 600 actors and Dallas Travers, the Actor’s Advocate. I dive into that question and others like… “Hey […]
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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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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. The part, of course, goes to only one of them. Let’s follow both actresses. One of the actresses leaves the audition and immerses herself in her day. She reads a […]
Continue ReadingHow To Walk Out Of An Audition.
Welcome. Here’s a little section from the upcoming Committed Impulse book. Leave a comment, and let me know if this is helpful, and what other topics you want to read about. I have sat in on many auditions. Either I was already cast in a project and the director wanted me to read with different […]
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