All I want for Xmas

Tis the season to be giving.  So let’s talk about gifts.  In the acting world of course.  Gifts that the artist gives and receives through expression.  The many gifts that surround the creative universe but are often overlooked.  Unseen.  Or maybe you are aware.  And collect them.  Harness them.  Use them.  Well, let’s identify these presents so we can recognize and apply them to your process. Here are the gifts we’ve identified: THE TENNIS GIFT:... 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

30 Days Sober

When they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up I said I wanted to own ABC or NBC or even UPN (when it existed).  I was in 7th grade and to this day I don’t see what was so funny about that statement but alas, it was the joke of the week and I was the butt of it. I had a guidance counselor in high school who encouraged me to dream bigger than owning a network station.  I didn’t get, “What do you mean bigger?  Like, ruler of the world?  President of the United... Read More

St. Nic & TV, Bitch!

Hohoho!  Here are some more examples of acting presents. Save the wrapping paper please… THE UNREQUITED GIFT: Person A trying to connect with B.  Unfortunately B is too much in their own world (or famous) to notice. If you ever find yourself just going through the motions mechanically, stop, and take a moment to just check in with your breath, your touch, your partner.  You’ll find the gift.  If you’re the one giving the gift and not receiving anything back…... Read More

TV,Bitch’s TOP XMAS MOVIES!!

Ahhh, Merry Xmas, World!  Here’s a collage of my favorite Holiday films.  Sorry Muppet Xmas.  You didn’t make this list. Do you agree?  What should be added? – TV, Bitch!  Read More