We had a great question come up during one of our recent CI Hangouts. “I’m afraid that I’m a bit of a twitchy freak. Being free on stage works great but I’ve found in my film work I need to stay still. How do you stay in that unknown, keep fueling yourself, but not blast […]
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This mistake could cost you the job
I made a video for you this morning (sorry I didn’t shower before recording it). It’s about a lil mistake many people make, are you one of them? If you are, it could cost you the job. It’s such a common mistake – and it comes from wanting to HELP the audience, (a casting director, […]
Continue ReadingActing Lessons from a Real Spy
Friends!!! I’M BACK from 6 weeks of working on a film in Odessa, Ukraine. I have so many tales and insights to share with you. Today, as I’m still a bit jet-lagged I’ll tell you about a most unusual meeting and training I had in a Long Island City Shopping Mall to prep for my […]
Continue ReadingA Playfulness Manifesto
Times are tough, friend. But I saw something on the news that actually lightened my heart. Yes, on the news. On Sunday night there was a story about a guy discovering frolicking. See pictures below. Frolicking. I love it. Frolicking inspired me to write this lil Manifesto… The Art of Playing. First off… artists and […]
Continue ReadingThe question on everyone’s mind…
When will everything get back to normal? We, like many of you, have been adjusting to the new normal. Team CI is wearing masks when we go outside, washing our hands for longer than we used to (they were always reasonably clean, promise), and adapting to an increasingly remote world. We’re not sure when or […]
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 ReadingA New Game for this Weekend
So, this past weekend Marie and I went to help her Grandmother move into assisted living. It was a sweet and painful time. Norma is doing fine. More than once she said to me, “If I was younger – oh, you’d be in trouble.” Then she’d wink at me and chuckle. Yea, I was flattered. […]
Continue ReadingFirst Ever Committed Impulse Audio Blog!!
Hi Rockstars It’s the first ever Committed Impulse audio blog! This is some crazy high-tech shit right here. It’s an interview I did with Dallas Travers. This interview contains the four steps to being present. I also answer actor’s questions re: their biggest obstacles while auditioning and how to never let nerves get in your […]
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