How to make a monologue more natural
I just watched a new actor (I’ll call her Kathy but that’s not her real name) post a monologue on a social media group to get some feedback. So that’s what this post is about. Her lessons are all of our lessons, because we must always return to the basics. But for Kathy, you can […]
What’s My Objective… for 2022?
Dear actor, HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s the perfect time to look at some new attitudes, behaviors and training tools to keep us growing and give you some encouragement on this journey. First… If you spot it – you got it. That remark popped into my mind when a friend of mine was having trouble with […]
One key to make your acting more realistic
Let’s have some fun: I want to pass on to you a simple technical tool for preparing a scene that I learned at grad school – if you add this to your work I bet it will: make your acting sound better make your acting feel better make you more intimidating if you need to […]
Self-taping secret: reveal your character with this simple technique
I was inspired to throw this simple assignment at you after working with a young actor. Work with me on this, and if you put these concepts into your work, I’m pretty sure your self-tapes will be more effective. I’m an actor who also coaches actors, and I recently worked with a very talented young […]
Artists, Animals & ELO: Diary of a mad acting teacher
What an incredible session in the Actors Studio this weekend, working with talented Neuro Acting artist Alexia Broadbent, a very gifted, soulful actress. I’ve got to share our work with you for two reasons: I forgot to give Alexia her notes that we covered during the session! Newcomers to Neuro Acting will get a sense […]
Meet Emily – the quiet young artist with a huge voice.
Emily Belcher, a Neuro Acting artist who has been with us from the beginning, will soon be starring in ‘Trap’, her first film. She was cast out of 360 applicants. I just had a chat with her mum at the supermarket, and I had to share her story, because all young artists can learn from […]
HOW TO SURVIVE & THRIVE IN THE CASTING ROOM
Neuro Acting artists, along with actors across the world, are beginning the process of auditioning for drama schools and other professional projects. Across every industry, men in positions of authority are slowly getting the message that they must respect the safety and sanctity of each person they work with. But until this message reaches every […]
3 THINGS WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM AVA BOUNDS’S WEST END DEBUT
At the time of this posting, 12-year old ASA artist Ava Bounds was in her last dress rehearsal under the direction of Sam Mendes before her West End debut in the epic Irish play, ‘The Ferryman’, soon to transfer to Broadway. We can all learn from the steps that Ava took: STEP 1: She learned […]
3 steps to making your monologue more natural
Frequently I get asked the question, “How do I make my monologue more natural?” I’m going to respond as if I were writing a message directly to a young actor, whom we’ll call Jack. Dear Jack: I know how you feel about trying to make your monologue as natural as possible. And if you’re asking […]
1 Simple Step that will make you a better actor.
Great acting is coming out of sessions of Neuro Acting. And here’s why. Students have laid the foundation of their technique, and most are believing me when I say they need to get past the point of working to remember their lines. Great acting resembles spontaneous life. It’s natural, it’s believable and it draws you […]