Brian Timoney’s World of Acting
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsBrian Timoney, is a leading authority on method acting and the business of acting. He reveals the truth about the acting industry (warts and all) and how to develop your acting muscles to win at the acting game.
To get a transcript of the shows and free access to Brian Timoney’s online method acting course go to www.worldofacting.com
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Episodes
Performance Psychology
November 12, 2018 18:06 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBPerforming at your best is all in the mind. On this podcast, we discuss the subtle art of performance psychology.
More Rules Of the Ultimate Actor
November 12, 2018 18:05 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHere are some more unwritten rules if you want to become the Ultimate Actor.
Knowing Your Acting Type
November 12, 2018 18:05 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBYou need to know what you are selling to casting directors and agents. That’s why knowing your acting type is so important and the subject of this podcast.
The iPhone Filmmaking Revolution
November 12, 2018 18:04 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThis is the biggest revolution in the acting industry since the invention of the TV. I discuss how it will impact the industry and you the actor.
How to produce a theatre show
November 12, 2018 18:04 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBProducing your own theatre show can be a daunting prospect. On this podcast, I discuss the in’s and out’s of it all.
Movie Quotes That Will Improve Your Acting
November 12, 2018 18:04 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBHere are four movie quotes that if taken to heart will improve your acting.
The transition from 9 to 5 job to pro actor
November 12, 2018 18:03 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBTransitioning from your 9 to 5 job to a professional actor can be tricky. On this podcast, I discuss how to create a “Grand Strategy” to make it happen.
How To Tell If Your Acting Teacher Is Good Or Bad
November 12, 2018 18:02 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThere are good and bad acting teachers. On this podcast we discuss how to spot them.
Authentic Transformation
November 12, 2018 18:01 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAs an actor you go through two main transformations. One on a personal level and one into character. On this podcast, we discuss both.
Giving Into Character
November 12, 2018 18:01 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWhen it comes to character creation many go down the same route. They read the play/screenplay, research the character background, come up with an idea on how they will play them and then deliver that idea. So, I would like to give you another option to think differently about this which will make your characters more authentic and organic. I describe this alternative character creation process on my next World of Acting Podcast. It could be the most important podcast I’ve done.
Two Creative Thresholds
November 12, 2018 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThere are two reasons why actors fail to act well. On this podcast we discuss them and how to overcome them.
Rehab For Actors
November 12, 2018 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMany Hollywood actors have gone to rehab. On this podcast we discuss why and does it affect an actors career?
Daniel Day-Lewis Retires
November 12, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Godfather Of Method Acting has hung up his acting boots. We look at his work and what we can learn from him.
Learning From Past Masters
November 12, 2018 17:59 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBCan we learn from the great artists of the past and use it in acting? That’s the subject of this podcast
Physical Impulse
November 12, 2018 17:59 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe ability to take an impulse is an essential skill that an actor has to develop. On this podcast we discuss how it happens and how to follow your impulses.
Creating Your Own Acting Work
November 12, 2018 17:55 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn this podcast, we discuss the ever-increasing importance of creating your own acting work and how to do it.
Full Acting Measure
November 12, 2018 17:54 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBWe all have those moments when we look in the mirror in the morning and ask ourselves a few frank questions. Well, on this new World of Acting podcast I discuss a question that every actor should ask themselves every morning in the mirror.
Actor Dual Consciousness
November 12, 2018 17:54 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat if I told you that method actors use not one but two brains. Sounds crazy, right? Well, actor dual consciousness and why it’s crucial is the subject of my next World of Acting Podcast.
The realities of filming
November 12, 2018 17:53 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBA film set is a challenging environment for an actor. On this podcast we discuss the best way to deal with those challenges.
The Actors Ego
November 12, 2018 17:53 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe ego can ruin a performance and indeed an entire career if unchecked. On this podcast we discuss how to handle the actors ego.
Acting in real life
November 12, 2018 17:52 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIs it true that people act in real life? In this podcast we look at how people act in everyday life and how the actor can use this.
Speaking your own truth
November 12, 2018 17:51 - 18.7 MBThe thing about any great actor or artists is that they speak their own truth. They are not copying anyone else and they are completely authentic. On this podcast we discuss how the actor can access this.
What is it to be prepared in acting?
November 12, 2018 17:51 - 20 minutes - 19 MBSome actors idea of preparation varies. On this podcast we discuss what it is to be prepared properly for auditions and performances.
Are actors paid too much?
November 12, 2018 17:50 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this podcast we discuss how much actors are paid and if, in some cases, is it too much?
Crack Ho Actors
November 12, 2018 17:49 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this podcast we discuss addiction to getting acting work and if this is similar to being a Crack Ho?
4 Different Kinds Of Actor Personalities
November 12, 2018 17:49 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThere are four different kind of personalities that come to acting. On this podcast we discuss them. Which one are you?
The best way to learn lines
November 12, 2018 17:47 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBChatting about the all-important topic of learning lines, with tips and advice based on Brian’s and Rob’s own experiences – from why it’s not as easy as it looks, to the different techniques and approaches used, through to the importance of understanding the hidden script. 9 things you will learn about: • Learning lines: Not as easy as it looks • Why you shouldn’t learn lines when you’re learning lines • Making it real – Tapping into your unconscious mind • Tips from the greats – What’s ...
Fame – good or bad?
November 12, 2018 17:46 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBTaking a look at some of the positive and negative aspects of fame, with tips and insights based on Rob’s and Brian’s own personal experiences and anecdotes from some of the acting greats. Discussing issues such as, coping with the loss of privacy, relishing in fame versus becoming a recluse, and the pitfalls to avoid to ensure you enjoy your moment of fame. 9 things you will learn about: • Fame: A dazzling adventure – or a life destroyer? • The “clamping jaws of fame” – and how to escape ...
Vulnerability as an acting strength
November 12, 2018 17:46 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBPeople sometimes think that vulnerability is a weakness but nothing could be further from the truth in acting. For actors this can be a very powerful emotional connection. In this podcast Brian discusses the strength of vulnerability with a look at why being vulnerable is not a weakness when it comes to acting – but the exact opposite. With tips and guidance based on Brian’s own experience, and a real-life example of a show of vulnerability that touched the world, Brian explains how being you...
Marketing Yourself as an Actor
November 12, 2018 17:45 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBMarketing yourself: Insights and advice on getting it right Brian takes you on a step-by-step journey through the marketing process for actors, with tips and guidance based on his own experience on the Whens, Whys and Hows of getting yourself out there, seen, heard – and cast! 8 things you will learn about: • Understanding your type – Get out your clipboard! • Making sure you “give good at…” – Honing your strengths • Why training is vital – And how to go about it • Producing a showreel:...
The art of living truthfully on stage/set
November 12, 2018 17:45 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIf you really want to “live truthfully” on stage/set then you have to forget about pre-planning. To live in the moment means being present in the moment and not getting caught up with thoughts that take you to the past or the future. This is easier said than done and in many acting schools they only give this a nod and a wink. So, on this podcast we delve deep into what it is to genuinely “live truthfully” on stage or on set.
How a “place” can impact your acting
November 12, 2018 17:44 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBPlaces have an impact on us. Walking on the Right Bank of Paris feels different from a ghetto. This podcast is all about how places can be used (and should be) to affect your acting.
The tenth date acting rule
November 12, 2018 17:43 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBA prominent Hollywood casting director once told me that when he auditions an actor, he wants the tenth date version instead of the first date version, metaphorically speaking. On this podcast we discuss this in detail and how it can help you audition even better.
The loneliness of the long run actor
November 12, 2018 17:43 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWhen an actor finds themselves in a “long run” it presents some very unique challenges. On this podcast we discuss them and how to deal with them.
Idris Elba’s acting secret
November 12, 2018 17:42 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIdris has been incredibly successful as an actor. Find out his secret to acting success on this podcast.
How to tape yourself doing an audition and not look like an idiot
November 12, 2018 13:57 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBThe current trend for self-taped auditions, giving tips and guidance on shooting your audition tape – what to include, where to get it done and achieving the right balance between quality versus over-perfected acting. 7 things you will learn about: • Self-taped auditions: advantages and disadvantages • How to shoot your self-taped audition • Self-made versus professionally shot • What to include in your tape • The right balance: quality acting versus over-perfected acting • The importance of...
Are you too old and ugly to act?
November 12, 2018 13:57 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBThe issue of the relevance of youth, image and looks in the acting industry, with insights based on Brian’s and Rob’s own personal experiences: just how important are youth and beauty in clinching that role? 8 things you will learn about: The role of youth & beauty in the acting industry What the acting industry is looking for beyond looks The importance of developing personality & charisma Relying on looks to get you through – does it work? Real-life actors: the ordinary & the oddballs The...
The “fast-track” acting delusion
November 12, 2018 13:55 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBToday’s culture of “fast-track” delusion – the idea of people being plucked from obscurity and handed fame and fortune on a plate. Tips and guidance on reality shows, the importance of training, and what it really takes to make it in the acting industry 8 things you will learn about: The “fast-track” delusion: being picked from obscurity Fame and fortune: a by-product, not the reason Why it’s all about the process, not the end result The right intention: Why do you want to act? The importan...
The truth about soap operas
November 12, 2018 13:28 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBTips and guidance on how to make it in this unique area of the acting industry – from the challenges they offer, to the special skills required, through to why soaps are such a valuable source of work and a serious seal of approval on your CV 7 things you will learn about: • Why working on a soap is great for your CV • Coping with the pace: High-pressure environment • Getting it right – in just one take • Honing your short-term memory: Lines, lines, lines • The importance of timekeeping...
Acting Lessons From Marlon Brando
November 12, 2018 13:19 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBDelving into the unique approach and methods of one of the world’s greatest actors, with anecdotes and insights about Marlon Brando’s inimitable specialness and aura – and how you can learn from this acting genius. 7 things you will learn about: • Learning from the best: Brando’s unique approach • Standing out: Unusual choices, doing things differently • Pros and cons of conditioning: ‘Getting out of your way’ • Developing your unique specialness: Aura and magic • The importance of keep...
Acting Boob Jobs
November 12, 2018 13:17 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBDelving into some of those moments when you wish the ground would open up and swallow you – with tips, guidance (and lots of laughs!) based on Brian’s and Rob’s personal mishaps – from coping with fluffing your lines, to helping out fellow actors, through to turning a bad situation into a positive one 8 things you will learn about: • How to cope with fluffing those lines: Sending up an “acting flare” • Being professional: Helping fellow actors in trouble • Getting back on track: ‘Where am...
To train or not to train as an actor?
November 12, 2018 13:01 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBThe importance of training in the acting industry – from identifying what type of actor you want to be, to making sure you get the right training, and avoiding the pitfalls and con artists. 8 things you will learn about: • The importance of developing your craft • Why it doesn’t stop after acting school: ongoing training • The right school – avoid the con artists • Identifying the type of actor you want to be • Finding the right training for you • Method Acting versus other approaches • Avoi...
How to get an agent
November 12, 2018 12:56 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThe all-important issue of getting an agent, with tips and guidance based on their own experiences – from the best ways to contact agents, to which ones to target, and how to be creative to make sure you stand out from the crowd 8 things you will learn about: • First things first: The importance of training • Targeting the right agents • Tactics: How many letters, how often? • Putting yourself in the agent’s shoes • Standing out from the crowd – marketing and creativity • Showcasing your wor...
Typecasting: A good or bad thing?
November 12, 2018 11:14 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThe subject of typecasting, with tips and advice based on Brian’s and Rob’s personal experiences, and anecdotes about some well-known actors that may well have you changing your views about getting typecast 8 things you will learn about: • Typecasting – good or bad? • How typecasting can be a foot in the door • “Categorising” at auditions – those first 5 seconds • The importance of establishing your “type” • A sure-fire method to discover your “type” • Why you shouldn’t turn your nose up at ...
An actor transformation: From hospital bed to bad ass acting ninja
November 12, 2018 00:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBTaking a look at the topic of reinventing yourself as an actor, with a candid look at the whys and hows of transforming yourself – both physically and mentally – to clinch new roles and steer your career down a brand-new path. 8 things you will learn about: • Reinventing yourself: When, why and how • The tricky transition from musical theatre to TV and Film • The role of a clear vision: ‘This is where I want to go.’ • The physical side: Hitting the gym and lifestyle • Why you should lea...
How to do a great acting audition
November 12, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBThe dos and don’ts of auditioning based on Brian’s and Rob’s personal experiences – from preparing beforehand, to audition techniques, through to coping afterwards 8 things you will learn about: Preparing for the audition The importance of arriving on time Avoiding stress Attitude and respect Focus: avoiding distractions What to wear What to do in the audition room Coping after the audition
Risk taking actors
November 12, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBRisk-taking in the acting industry, with tips and guidance based on Brian’s and Rob’s own personal experiences – from how taking risks can make you stand out, to the importance of not taking it too far, and why it is not always the best actor who gets the role. 8 things you will learn about: • The importance of doing things differently • Acting greats and risk-taking: The role of subtlety • The fine line between taking a risk and going too far • Your inner essence: Showing them you’re ri...
Got the job
November 12, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MBTips and guidance on starting that first acting role based on Brian’s and Rob’s personal experiences – from getting the job, to that first rehearsal, through to the final performance. 7 things you will learn about: Developing your character The importance of an open mind Taking risks & trying stuff out The role of geography & circumstances Being creative: different ways of doing a character/scene Bringing your uniqueness to the role Spontaneity, keeping it fresh
Fantastic Realism Rehearsal Process
November 12, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBListen to this special podcast with Brian and cast member Victoria Wiseman on the Miss Julie rehearsal process.
Rules Of The Ultimate Actor
November 12, 2018 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat is it that creates the Ultimate Actor? Six golden rules to create acting excellence- from getting an insight into yourself and being vulnerable to not letting others’ opinions determine who you are as a person and actor. 7 things you’ll learn about: – Knowing thyself: understanding who you truly are – Getting rid of preconceived ideas and starting from scratch – Expressing vs. supressing yourself – Being vulnerable equals being strong – Being a risk taker in order to be a great act...