Actors Directing
The study of directing and directors is an information gold mine for actors. To dive in further, I turned to the best source for filmmakers…
Dig In to Work Deeper
It’s easy, in our consumer culture, to believe the answer to what’s missing (in our work, in our art, in our lives) lies somewhere else
Bye Bye Busy
Slowing down and engaging with new thoughts, techniques, and ideas reignites our love for the work.
Take Note
The practice of keeping a technique journal helps to keep my work alive, puts my focus on curiosity and discovery, and helps me clarify whatever feels muddy.
Write On
Knowing how to get under the lines quickly, and into the life of the character, is key to turning in consistently great auditions. Especially under high-pressure time constraints.
Choose (Your Options) Wisely
The key to achieving life’s most important goals: being mindful of small choices that mask big consequences.
Serious Play
There’s a purpose to purposeless pursuits: they keep our curiosity alive. Give yourself permission to get busy playing.
To A Messy Year
A fulfilling life in the arts involves more than bookings and jobs—it means embracing generosity and sharing from a place of vulnerability.
Feed the Upward Spiral
Five favorite sources that helped me navigate the doldrums of the pandemic, and that I find myself returning to as we enter a new version of normalcy.
Traps, Escapes, and Fighting for Control
Here are the top four audition traps I’ve witnessed (and fallen into myself) and their fixes.