How does an actor get presence? You always hear that this person gave such a performance with presence. How does that happen? Is that something that only certain people possess? That´s a good question. I think it has to do with living your life and how you life your life and your generosity of spirit,…
If an actor gets a part, whether it´s a leading role or just a few lines in a play. How much time should they devote to that role outside of rehearsals?Actors work depends what the role is and how challenging it is for them. Actors work. Sometimes you can overwork something, and sometimes you need…
What´s an actors best friend and worst enemy in terms of not only their career but also their creativity?Their worst enemy is the insecurity. The insecurity can make you doubt and when you doubt you might not deliver your best work. And your best friend is that you stay hooked up with that part of…
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…
When 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…