Ownership

You have to learn to own your work.  Own the language.  Even if the words aren’t your own.  Own the circumstances.  Own the playing field.  Own the character.  You won’t be able to completely fly until you have.  All this talk about ownership… well, how do you get ownership of the part?  I’m starting to think it’s by falling in love with the... Read More

Don’t Oversimplify

Yes, we want naturalistic, truthful performances.  But remember that’s all relative.  And when the engine is really going, you’ll be surprised at the range of truth you can have.  I think being in LA, we tend to consciously and unconsciously conform to a glib, simplistic, quiet, very internal acting mood.  Starting to realize that’s a trap.  Even when you... Read More

Blood on the Dance Floor

Continuing with the gift conversation. Here are two examples of the more ACTIVE gifts of the bunch. The others all of them require being open and available. But these two in particular are less passive than the rest. Would love to hear you thoughts and different approaches to these gifts. Cheers! The Tennis Gift The Proclaimed Gift –TV, Bitch!  Read More

Vocal Resonation

A good sound is attractive.  Pleasing.  Soothing.  Truthful.  You can mumble but still work with resonance.  So let’s focus on opening those spaces that create vibrant sound. Vocal Resonation is the process by which the basic product of phonation is enhanced in timbre and/or intensity by the air-filled cavities through which it passes on its way to the outside air. Various... Read More

Warm It Up, Chris

Half the battle is being warm and ready.  Before fighters fight, they want to reach an aerobic state so that certain muscles aren’t warming up mid being pinned against the cage.  Before a show I’m sure you take the time to center yourself and prepare.  Every bit of our instrument should be open and available before we step out on the stage, in front of the camera,... Read More

Train Hard

Nothing worthwhile comes easy.  No pain no gain.  Practice makes perfect.  We’ve heard these sayings a million times.  We quote them to inspire ourselves and others.  So do you practice what you preach? Where are you in your training?  Have you been keeping an acting journal to track progress and identify obstacles?  If not, then start now.  The end of this year is... Read More

Turkey Days

Who hates going to the gym? I do! Unfortunately staying in shape, and staying healthy is a necessary evil in this business. Here are a few workouts you can do in between hanging out with friends and family. Enjoy. –TV, Bitch!  Read More

Approaching Actions!

In your process to approaching actions, you may want to try some that you wouldn’t typically think you could do with an acting partner. Check out these action and think about how you could implement them in a scene! –TV, Bitch!  Read More

The Third Eye: Yea or Nay?

The third eye (also known as the inner eye) is a mystical and esoteric concept referring in part to the ajna (brow) chakra in certain Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. It is also spoken of as the gate that leads within to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In New Agesymbolizeenlightenment or the evocation of mental images having deeply-personal spiritual or... Read More

Smell Test

Alright folks. Back to the senses, now let’s have a little fun! You’re going to do the work here! Right on the site, so no excuses! Go through these images, and experience the smell of each. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. How easy was it? How hard? How was the experience? Now, try again. –TV, Bitch!  Read More