Acting: Conversations on Craft
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsA series of conversations with industry professionals about the craft of acting for film and television. I sit down with experts in the field and ask questions that help actors better understand what it takes to hone your craft and ultimatley book roles.
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Episode 38: Episode 38: From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones: A Conversation with Heidi Dean About the Power of Social Media
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBBefore I talk about the amazing conversation that Heidi Dean was gracious enough to have with me, I need to add a quick note that this conversation was recorded before Twitter changed its name to X. Now most of you probably know that Heidi Dean is known in the industry as the top social media strategist for actors. She has also recently published a book, Social Media for Actors, 100 essential tips to grow, thrive, and survive online. When I was trying to figure out how to introd...
Episode 37: The Power of Playing With the Form: A Conversation with Film Festival Curators, Angie Reza Tures and Mary Dossinger
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBWhen I think of curators of film festivals, I often think of them the same way I used to think of casting directors: as the gatekeepers to our success. But during my conversation with Angie Reza Tures from the Femme Frontera Showcase and Mary Dossinger from the RiverRun International Film Festival it became very apparent that the curators, just like casting directors, are rooting for us and our films. When I asked Angie and Mary what they were (or weren’t) looking for, the question ...
Episode 36: The Dramatic Potential in Aging: A Conversation with Film Expert, Dale Pollock
February 17, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 117 MBI recently attended a film appreciation class with Dale Pollock, called Senior Moments. And yes, as the name suggests, it was a look into how the film industry, Hollywood in particular, has treated aging. Not surprisingly it has not done a stellar job. When I asked Dale to tell me more about how the industry has changed, he said we’ve come a long way from depicting older characters as simply being the crazy old biddy or the wise decrepit grandfather. Especially when you look at a ...
Episode 35: The Art of Choosing Yourself: A Conversation with Acting Coach Anthony Meindl
January 16, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBAnthony Meindl is an acting coach and has published several books about acting, such as Book The F*cking Job and his latest, Unstuck. Anthony is also the host of a podcast for actors, “In The Moment”, and there is a reason he calls it that. Throughout our conversation that was a phrase that came up again and again: actors have to be in the moment, they have to live in the moment. And as actors, we know full well that means we have to listen, truly listen. Anthony will tell you, “If ...
Episode 34: Casting Directors as Cheerleaders: A Conversation with Casting Director, Erica S. Bream
August 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIf you have ever seen any of Erica S. Bream’s posts on Instagram or Twitter, you know that she is an actor’s casting director. She says herself she uses social media as a way to, “dispel myths and provide some transparency” for actors. She also says that we, as actors, often feel casting directors are the gatekeepers of our careers. Erica goes on to say we would be shocked by how much work casting directors do behind the scenes to get us hired. “We are your collaborators…your bigges...
Episode 33: No Is a Complete Sentence: A conversation with Kristina Arjona about the role of an intimacy coordinator
June 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBTowards the end of my conversation with Kristina Arjona, she said, “Nothing has hit me on the spiritual level that intimacy coordinating has.” And I believed her because I had just spent the last hour and 45 minutes talking to her about her role in the industry. It quickly became clear that she is so very passionate about what she does. She is on a mission to empower actors and to increase the sense of safety for all on set. As she says, “let’s make sure that everyone can go ho...
Episode 33: Episode 32: The Essentials of Headshots: A conversation with actor and headshot photographer, Tara Gulledge
May 03, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBWhen I was talking to headshot photographer and actor, Tara Gulledge, the word “essence” came up a lot. The whole point of a headshot is to capture our essence in the shot. Tara and I talked about how that can be difficult because headshot sessions are stressful. She is the one who took my first official headshots, so she knows how I get. We, as actors, know that our headshots are supposed to look like us; however, we also know that the headshot is what gets us the audition with the...
Episode 31: Episode 31 The Beauty of Repetition: A conversation with Ashley Rideaux of BGB Studios, Ellie Clark and Evan Bergman of Arvold Warner Studios in Atlanta
April 01, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBPlease note there is some language in this episode. The one good thing that has come out of the pandemic (for me) is that I have been given the opportunity to expand my acting community outside of my physical location. I have taken classes at the BGB Studios in LA and have joined the Arvold Warner Studios membership in Atlanta. This means I get to talk to even more people about craft. Today I asked Ashley Rideaux from BGB and Ellie Clark and Evan Bergman of the Arvold Warner Studios to...
Episode 30: The Business, The Scope, and The Joy of Being a Voiceover Artist: A conversation with Heidi Rew and Mike Stoudt of The Atlanta Voiceover Studio.
January 27, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBEvery time I interview somebody in the industry, I learn something new. My conversation with Heidi Rew and Mike Stoudt was no exception. Heidi and Mike are the co-founders/co-owners of Atlanta Voiceover Studio, which they opened in 2016. Not only do they run the studio, they are themselves full-time voiceover actors, podcast hosts, and on-camera actors. They have a YouTube channel with great videos that cover many aspects of the Voiceover industry and they also have an online trai...
Episode 29: Episode 29 Writers as Vaults of Information: A conversation with writer and producer Vera Herbert.
December 18, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBOne of the things I love about doing this podcast is the opportunity it gives me to talk to experts in the field. This episode, again, did not disappoint. It was such a pleasure to talk to four-time Emmy nominated writer, Vera Herbert, who is best known for her work on THIS IS US. Vera had advice for both writers who want to break into the field and for actors. She said that it’s always a good idea for writers to get a chance to act, even just one line. She says it gives them an un...
Episode 28: Spontaneity, Creative Impulses, and Being Invited to the Party: A Conversation with casting director, Erica Arvold.
July 01, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBTo say that Erica Arvold is passionate about what she does is an understatement. Most actors know her as a casting director but, as she likes to point out, she is so much more than that. She is a producer, a director, and a committed educator. But one of the things that I most appreciate about Erica is how she loves learning about other people. If you’ve auditioned for Erica you know that during Covid she started the 30 second stories where actors got to share 30 seconds about...
Episode 27: Episode 27 The Importance of Empowerment, Expanding Stories, and Being Ready All The Time: A Conversation with Risa Bramon Garcia of The BGB Studio
May 16, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBI was so excited to have the opportunity to talk to Risa Bramon Garcia, co-founder and master teacher of The BGB Studio in LA. I wanted to know why it was so important to her to empower the actors in her studio and around the world. "There is a big difference between the actor who takes ownership of their talent and the actor who does not," she says. Risa goes on to explain that when actors do the work for its own sake, then they feel like they belong. We also talked about the i...
Episode 26: Episode 26: Don't Be Hotel Lobby Art: A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about allowing yourself to explore the possibilities in the script
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBNot letting the script push you around is something that Burgess Jenkins says in class a lot. But, as actors, we are also told to honor the writing. So, what exactly does Burgess mean? Do we not stick to the writing and the stage directions? For him it’s more about opening up the possibilities that are inherently in the script. He says, too often, beginners typically box themselves in with one single idea based on what the script says. That will make it difficult for actors to...
Episode 25: Episode 25: The Power of Community: A Conversation with the Atlanta Actors Collective
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBWhen I asked the founders of the Atlanta Actors Collective what they hoped the future of their organization would be, Kevon Pryce didn’t hesitate, “I want to take over the world. I want us to be THE Actors Collective.” It is clear throughout our conversation that it isn’t for any kind of self-aggrandizement purposes that he says this. He, along with Sarah Toran and Rashal James, started the AAC to create a community for actors and creatives based in the Atlanta market. Their goal ...
Episode 24: Episode 24 Don't Wait For Me: A Conversation With Rhavynn Drummer
February 09, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBPassionate is one of the first descriptors that comes to mind when talking about casting director, Rhavynn Drummer. She is passionate about her job and about working with actors. Our conversation covered topics ranging from auditioning, taking risks, to advice she has for actors of color. To actors and creatives of color she says, “Don’t wait for me.” She wants all actors to trust their gift because she relies on our artistry. She tells us, “Take risks…show me your artistry.” ...
Episode 23: It's Not All About You. A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about the importance of investing in your scene partner.
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode I talk to Burgess Jenkins about the importance of investing in the other person in your scene. Even if you have good ideas that you want to put on "display", you can never leave the other person out because that is when “the ride begins.” Actors have to overcome the fear or anxiety of not knowing what is coming next. Burgess says that you can book and be a good actor “executing” the work, but you will never be great if you don’t take the other person in and react to...
Episode 22: The Power of Preparation
October 16, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBFor Burgess Jenkins, the work of an actor is mostly in the preparation. Your prep is what launches you into any scene and enables you to live the experience. He says once you’ve done the work in your preparation and created your “bridge” to the character fully, then it’s time to play.” All too often Burgess says he sees actors try to control the scene while they are in it. If you do that, then it’s impossible to be artistic and creative “in a big way” and where is the fun in that? ...
Episode 21: Creativity in the time of COVID, Part III
October 02, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn the final installment of my conversations on how people stayed creative during the time of COVID, I spoke to Dr. Joseph Mills, Charis Jeffers, and Noelle Mills-Tarmey. Joe Mills stated creativity looks a lot like wandering, but what he’s really doing is collecting material. He says the creative person has to, “be willing to let yourself have leisure to collect the material to be able to work with it.” For him there is a distinct difference between creativity and productivity....
Creativity in the time of COVID, Part III
October 02, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn the final installment of my conversations on how people stayed creative during the time of COVID, I spoke to Dr. Joseph Mills, Charis Jeffers, and Noelle Mills-Tarmey. Joe Mills stated creativity looks a lot like wandering, but what he’s really doing is collecting material. He says the creative person has to, “be willing to let yourself have leisure to collect the material to be able to work with it.” For him there is a distinct difference between creativity and productivity. It is ...
Episode 20: Creativity in the time of COVID Part II
September 15, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThese are interesting times we are living. In March all of our lives were disrupted. As states open up and the film/tv industry tries to find a new normal, I wanted to know what fellow creatives had been doing to stay creative during quarantine. In the next several episodes you will hear from actors, a school receptionist, a poet, and a teen. Each of them giving some insight into how they dealt with quarantine and the loss of their normal routines. In today’s episode I talk to ...
Episode 19 Creativity in the Time of COVID, Part I
September 01, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThese are interesting times we are living. In March all of our lives were disrupted. Now as states open up and the film/tv industry tries to find a new normal, I wanted to know what fellow creatives had been doing to stay creative during quarantine. In the next several episodes you will hear from actors, a school receptionist, a poet, and a teen. Each of them giving some insight into how they dealt with quarantine and the loss of their normal routines. In today’s episode I talk...
Episode 18: Race and the Film/Tv Industry: A Conversation with Jeryl Prescott
June 16, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBFor this episode I ask Jeryl Prescott to talk to me about the state of race relations in the film/tv industry. We talked about what she has experienced in Hollywood over the last 15-20 years. We talked about the roles Jordan Peele, Ava DuVernay, and Tyler Perry have played in breaking down stereotypes about what black and brown audiences want to watch. When I asked her what she hopes will come of the social unrest, with regards the industry, she says, “Hopefully we will get beyond ...
Race and the Film/Tv Industry: A Conversation with Jeryl Prescott
June 16, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBFor this episode I ask Jeryl Prescott to talk to me about the state of race relations in the film/tv industry. We talked about what she has experienced in Hollywood over the last 15-20 years. We talked about the roles Jordan Peele, Ava DuVernay, and Tyler Perry have played in breaking down stereotypes about what black and brown audiences want to watch. When I asked her what she hopes will come of the social unrest, with regards the industry, she says, “Hopefully we will get beyond the numb...
Episode 17: The Bad Guy Has No Limits: A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about the art of playing the "bad guy."
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBActors often have preconceived notions of what the bad guy “acts” like and Burgess Jenkins says it is always a trap. Our character becomes two dimensional. As an actor who has played several bad guy roles, he says actors should say to themselves: “I’m the bad guy and there are no limits. It is candy land. I can do whatever I want.” The key, of course, is to figure out why the character is doing it. What motivates them? What has led to this? How can you justify what he/she is ...
The Bad Guy Has No Limits: A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about the art of playing the "bad guy."
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBActors often have preconceived notions of what the bad guy “acts” like and Burgess Jenkins says it is always a trap. Our character becomes two dimensional. As an actor who has played several bad guy roles, he says actors should say to themselves: “I’m the bad guy and there are no limits. It is candy land. I can do whatever I want.” The key, of course, is to figure out why the character is doing it. What motivates them? What has led to this? How can you justify what he/she is doing? ...
Quit Trying to Hit Someone Else's Target: A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about the pitfalls of acting for someone else's approval
May 01, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB“Quit trying to hit someone else’s target.” This is something that we hear again and again in class. Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group studio, explains how actors must start doing the work for themselves. When we constantly try to please the teacher, or get applause from the audience, or do exactly what we think the casting director wants, then our work becomes forgettable. He says what you should be seeking when you are acting, “…it’s the experience, it’s the creativi...
Episode 16: Quit Trying to Hit Someone Else's Target: A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about the pitfalls of acting for someone else's approval
May 01, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB“Quit trying to hit someone else’s target.” This is something that we hear again and again in class. Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group studio, explains how actors must start doing the work for themselves. When we constantly try to please the teacher, or get applause from the audience, or do exactly what we think the casting director wants, then our work becomes forgettable. He says what you should be seeking when you are acting, “…it’s the experience, it’s the ...
Episode 15: Taking Off The Mask: A Conversation with Burgess Jenkins about keeping a part of you in any role you play
April 15, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB“You can’t take you out of the equation.” This is something that we hear again and again in class. Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group studio, explains how actors must build bridges between themselves and the characters they portray. How do we do this? By figuring out the emotional space our character lives in. You find what they are feeling and then reinsert yourself. The amount of work you have to do is based on how close your character is to yourself. He sa...
Taking Off The Mask: A Conversation with Burgess Jenkins about keeping a part of you in any role you play
April 15, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB“You can’t take you out of the equation.” This is something that we hear again and again in class. Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group studio, explains how actors must build bridges between themselves and the characters they portray. How do we do this? By figuring out the emotional space our character lives in. You find what they are feeling and then reinsert yourself. The amount of work you have to do is based on how close your character is to yourself. He says actin...
Part II Demystifying the agent/actor relationship: A Conversation with Thom Milam and Jennifer Hummel of People Store Agency
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBTo be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them. In this second part of the conversation, we talked about why it is important to communicate with your agent and stay in contact with them, how fortunate actors in the SE market are, and how actors need to stay focused on their own individual careers. Thom Milam is Co-Head of the Film and ...
Episode 14: Part II Demystifying the agent/actor relationship: A Conversation with Thom Milam and Jennifer Hummel of People Store Agency
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBTo be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them. In this second part of the conversation, we talked about why it is important to communicate with your agent and stay in contact with them, how fortunate actors in the SE market are, and how actors need to stay focused on their own individual careers. Thom Milam is Co-Head of the F...
Episode 13: Demystifying the Agent Actor Relationship: A Conversation with Agents Thom Milam and Jennifer Hummel of People Store
March 15, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBTo be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them. In this first part of the conversation, we talked about the steps it takes to get representation, how to keep representation, and the difference between a manager and an agent. Thom Milam is Co-Head of the Film and TV Department at People Store. He got his degree in Theater in Miss...
Demystifying the Agent Actor Relationship: A Conversation with Agents Thom Milam and Jennifer Hummel of People Store
March 15, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBTo be able to sit down with my film and TV agents for an entire hour and pick their brains was a gift. I was able to ask all the questions that have been going through my head since I signed with them. In this first part of the conversation, we talked about the steps it takes to get representation, how to keep representation, and the difference between a manager and an agent. Thom Milam is Co-Head of the Film and TV Department at People Store. He got his degree in Theater in Mississippi ...
What Commercial Agents Want You to Know: A Conversation with Lina Ramirez-Mills and Laura Crawford of People Store Agency
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWhen I was seeking an agent and auditioned with People Store, I walked in somewhat blind. If they said yes, what was my role in the process? Was I supposed to simply sit back and wait for auditions? If not, then what else was I supposed to do? How many auditions was I to expect? What if I didn’t get any? If I didn’t book anything would they drop me? Assuming that many new actors feel this way, I thought the best people to ask would be my agents. Today’s conversation is with Lina Rami...
Episode 12: What Commercial Agents Want You to Know: A Conversation with Lina Ramirez-Mills and Laura Crawford of People Store Agency
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWhen I was seeking an agent and auditioned with People Store, I walked in somewhat blind. If they said yes, what was my role in the process? Was I supposed to simply sit back and wait for auditions? If not, then what else was I supposed to do? How many auditions was I to expect? What if I didn’t get any? If I didn’t book anything would they drop me? Assuming that many new actors feel this way, I thought the best people to ask would be my agents. Today’s conversation is with L...
From Amnesia to Black Panther: A Conversation with Cranston Johnson
February 16, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWhen a friend signed him up to be a featured extra on the movie the 5th Quarter, with Andie MacDowell and Aidan Quinn, Cranston Johnson was mad. He had no desire to be in the movies and had no idea what he was doing. That experience, however, changed his life. In 2011 he started studying at Actors Group with Burgess Jenkins and since then he has been on Atlanta, Wu Assassins, The Fix, P Valley, and Filthy Rich. He is appearing in the upcoming films, The 24th, Son, and Women is Losers. His...
Episode 11: From Amnesia to Black Panther: A Conversation with Cranston Johnson
February 16, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWhen a friend signed him up to be a featured extra on the movie the 5th Quarter, with Andie MacDowell and Aidan Quinn, Cranston Johnson was mad. He had no desire to be in the movies and had no idea what he was doing. That experience, however, changed his life. In 2011 he started studying at Actors Group with Burgess Jenkins and since then he has been on Atlanta, Wu Assassins, The Fix, P Valley, and Filthy Rich. He is appearing in the upcoming films, The 24th, Son, and Women is Los...
Auditions for a Casting Director: A Conversation with George Pierre and Jesse Malinowski
February 01, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen I took a workshop with George Pierre at Get Scene Studios, it became immediately clear that feedback was going to be direct and possibly brutal. Neither he, nor Jesse Malinowski shy away from telling actors what is wrong with their audition tapes and why they might not make it to a call back. George Pierre is one of Atlanta’s top casting directors and has worked on films like Ride Along 1&2 and Creed as well as countless TV shows including Teen Wolf, Ambitions, Tales, and Star. He ...
Episode 10: Auditions for a Casting Director: A Conversation with George Pierre and Jesse Malinowski
February 01, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen I took a workshop with George Pierre at Get Scene Studios, it became immediately clear that feedback was going to be direct and possibly brutal. Neither he, nor Jesse Malinowski shy away from telling actors what is wrong with their audition tapes and why they might not make it to a call back. George Pierre is one of Atlanta’s top casting directors and has worked on films like Ride Along 1&2 and Creed as well as countless TV shows including Teen Wolf, Ambitions, Tales, and St...
Episode 9: Empathy: Who Needs It? A conversation with Burgess Jenkins on the importance of being empathetic in our acting.
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBWhen we talk about actor training we don’t immediately think about how much empathy we have (or should have) for other people. Actor and acting coach, Burgess Jenkins, says that empathy is one of the more important components of being a better actor. He says the more empathetic an actor is, the more nuances there are in the performance and, he states, “nuances are the difference between good and great.” He also states, “The more empathy you have (for your character), the more yo...
Empathy: Who Needs It? A conversation with Burgess Jenkins on the importance of being empathetic in our acting.
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBWhen we talk about actor training we don’t immediately think about how much empathy we have (or should have) for other people. Actor and acting coach, Burgess Jenkins, says that empathy is one of the more important components of being a better actor. He says the more empathetic an actor is, the more nuances there are in the performance and, he states, “nuances are the difference between good and great.” He also states, “The more empathy you have (for your character), the more you can di...
The Details that Matter and the Details that Don’t: A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about knowing what’s important in our preparations Part II
December 15, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAre all the details in our backstories important? Are they all helpful in creating a fully fleshed out character? Do they all make us more connected, more present, more alive? Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group, says no. He has talked in class about the difference between specificity and minutia. In the second part of our conversation he says it’s important to ask yourself, “How have you changed the specifics that are on the page so that the page isn’t bullying you? So...
Episode 8: The Details that Matter and the Details that Don’t: A conversation with Burgess Jenkins about knowing what’s important in our preparations Part II
December 15, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAre all the details in our backstories important? Are they all helpful in creating a fully fleshed out character? Do they all make us more connected, more present, more alive? Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group, says no. He has talked in class about the difference between specificity and minutia. In the second part of our conversation he says it’s important to ask yourself, “How have you changed the specifics that are on the page so that the page isn’t bullying ...
Details that Matter and Details that Don't: A Conversation with Burgess Jenkins about knowing what is important in our preps
December 01, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBAre all the details in our backstories important? Are they all helpful in creating a fully fleshed out character? Do they all make us more connected, more present, more alive? Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group, says no. He has talked in class about the difference between specificity and minutia. I sat down with him and asked him to explain what he meant by that. He says, “You can’t overwork a scene but you can wrongly work a scene. When you are breathing life into a...
Episode 7: Details that Matter and Details that Don't: A Conversation with Burgess Jenkins about knowing what is important in our preps
December 01, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBAre all the details in our backstories important? Are they all helpful in creating a fully fleshed out character? Do they all make us more connected, more present, more alive? Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group, says no. He has talked in class about the difference between specificity and minutia. I sat down with him and asked him to explain what he meant by that. He says, “You can’t overwork a scene but you can wrongly work a scene. When you are breathing lif...
Retakes and Readers: Burgess Jenkins answers questions about the art of auditioning.
November 15, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWith over 1000 auditions behind him, Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group, answers four very specific questions about the auditioning process ranging from how many takes you should send to the importance of the reader. Burgess has been in a myriad of projects ranging from arthouse independents to blockbuster films. He is best known for his role as Ray Budds, in Remember the Titans, opposite Denzel Washington. He was Hilary Swank’s husband in The Reaping and most recently w...
Episode 6: Retakes and Readers: Burgess Jenkins answers questions about the art of auditioning.
November 15, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWith over 1000 auditions behind him, Burgess Jenkins, actor and founder of Actors Group, answers four very specific questions about the auditioning process ranging from how many takes you should send to the importance of the reader. Burgess has been in a myriad of projects ranging from arthouse independents to blockbuster films. He is best known for his role as Ray Budds, in Remember the Titans, opposite Denzel Washington. He was Hilary Swank’s husband in The Reaping and most re...
Dialects, Accents, and the Politics of Speech
November 01, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBDialects, Accents, and the Politics of Speech: A conversation with Robin Christian McNair and Kate Udall (Part II) Robin and Kate are both passionate about the need for actors to work on their voices. In this episode our conversation centered around accents and dialects. They talk about how stereotypes and cultural norms/expectations affect how we talk and how that impacts us as actors. Advice from Robin includes, “I’m more interested in you speaking the truth than having a pretty voice....
Episode 5: Dialects, Accents, and the Politics of Speech
November 01, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBDialects, Accents, and the Politics of Speech: A conversation with Robin Christian McNair and Kate Udall (Part II) Robin and Kate are both passionate about the need for actors to work on their voices. In this episode our conversation centered around accents and dialects. They talk about how stereotypes and cultural norms/expectations affect how we talk and how that impacts us as actors. Advice from Robin includes, “I’m more interested in you speaking the truth than having a prett...
Episode 4: Voice Matters: A Conversation with Robin Christian McNair and Kate Udall
October 15, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBRobin and Kate are both passionate about the need for actors to work on their voices. They teach their students that it is an integral part of being free as an actor. Robin states, “Free breath allows for free thought.” Kate believes working on her voice has made her a better actor because, “…it makes me more present, makes me more able to receive and be affected by my partner, and makes me more malleable.” Robin Christian-McNair teaches voice full time at UNCSA's School of Dram...