I think first of all teaching and directing are two different things. And I differentiate them. I try very much not to direct when I teach and when I´m going to do something that feels like a director I´m will tell the students that I´m going to directorial right this minute, but teaching is empowering…
DetailsWhen a student audits a class, aside from looking at the technique and the teacher, should there also be surveying the mood of the class, what the other peers are like there, so that they can see if they fit? I think the reason to take an acting class, whether it´s in Hollywood or in NY or anywhere…
DetailsWhat would you tell an actor over 35 male or female who´s maybe coming to LA for the first time or even the second time. You know like Danny Mc Bride people like that they had to go back home and pick themselves up and then come back here.What would you tell that person that´s…
DetailsI would tell that person: find a way to perform live, something that you are going to be great in, and find a way to get as many people as possible to come watch you live. Whether it´s a whole in the wall in Hollywood or in the Vally or in the West side. Wherever…
DetailsOne of my big missions I think and the reason why I teach is not only do I talk, because I think everybody can talk, but I also walk that talk and for actors to be proactive whether it is meant for them to open a theater or it´s meant for them to open a…
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