Everything Is Story
Human beings crave context and meaning. Our whole life is a story we tell ourselves over and over. Some of these stories shape us in ways that help us achieve what we’re after. And some are limiting stories that cause
Nothing is Certain
Everything is a gamble. Why play by someone else’s rules? In any given audition, no one really knows for sure in advance what will work. They recognize it when they see it.
31 Days of Mondays
To combat the winter blahs, I’d like to introduce you to a life habit I added to my routine a few years ago that changed my life.
Intentions, Deadlines, and The Practice
And after much trial and error, I finally arrived at an effective technique for managing my own time. For years now, I’ve been using that same strategy to point myself towards the growth I envision for myself. And I’d like
Aims, Habits & Classical Music
There are many aspects of your career as an actor that are frustratingly opaque. Goal setting falls squarely in that category. Figuring out where to put your energy in order to yield career results isn’t as straightforward as you might
Chefs, Taste & The Cutting Room Floor
If you can’t define an excellent performance, how can you deliver one? Step one: Develop and hone your own taste. Let a chef explain how.
Dystopian Creativity and Making Movies
“Now what?” You’re sitting at home, possibly alone, contemplating the current lack of career opportunities in our theatrical community. I don’t think there are any easy answers. But I do have ideas.
Patterns, Rituals, and Your F*cking First Times
Odd way to lead off an email about creativity – bear with me. A few years ago I was reading an article about the benefits of Deliberate Practice (if this phrase is new to you, take a minute and geek