Act Up

After its YouTube debut, the Act Up episode with Jonathan Roumie is FINALLY in audio form! Listen as Jonathan and I compare notes on our approach to voice work, celebrity impression and how to turn that experience into an on screen performance. Oh, yeah, he also talks about his role as "Jesus" in The Chosen. That also happened.

Today I Act Up with Yoshi Barrigas, who plays Phillip in the television series The Chosen with me. Yoshi and I always love to discuss meditation and becoming Zen on set, how to deal with nerves on a big production and the art of rehearsal versus improvisation. Yoshi also tells the story of how he chatted with Justin Bieber on top of a mountain!

I'm joined by Luke Dimyan, who plays the much anticipated role of Judas Iscariot in the TV series "The Chosen". Luke and I share a similar sense of humour, a knack for impressions and a love for all things comedy. Luke chats about how he landed the role of Judas and we discuss how we can utilise comedy skills in dramatic acting.

In this episode I'm joined by my self proclaimed "self tape buddy" Joey Vahedi, who plays Thomas in the TV series The Chosen. Joey and I are partners in crime when it comes to putting down audition tapes for one another, and we talk about how actors can generate more confidence and presence in the audition room. Joey also talks about his education and how he prepares for the role of Thomas on set.

After a brief hiatus, we're back with Episode 5! I have two more cast mates of mine from The Chosen acting up with me this week, Paras Patel who plays Matthew and Yasmine Al-Bustami who plays Ramah. We talk about how our experience on The Chosen has translated to more confidence in the Audition Room. 

My guest today is Austin Reed Alleman, who is one of my newest castmates on The Chosen, playing the role of "Nathanial". We talk about the differences between guest starring and being a regular on a tv show, acting school and how being an Extra can be the most priceless training of all.

Part Two of this great conversation with Liz Tabish and Abe Martell continues as we discuss Method Acting in great detail, and we end with an insightful anecdote about Danial Day Lewis.

An episode so good it could not be contained! This is the first of two parts of a conversation I had with my close friends Elizabeth Tabish and Abe Martell to discuss how close they both have been to quitting the industry, the hardships and stresses an actor experiences, and how study, theory and persistence can help overcome even the toughest hurdles. Part Two coming soon!

This week George Acts Up with his cast mate from The Chosen Noah James. The two reflect on their time on the show, how they've gained experience on set and how it's helped shape and evolve their approach to acting and scene work.