Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan

Send us a textGreetings fellow daydreamers! After a six month break Charlie is back with season 5 of Creating Behavior! This week Charlie kicks off with a solo episode. He discusses the careers of Gena Rowlands, Alain Delon, and the director/producer Roger Corman. Charlie shares some of the television that he thinks you should watch, along with a few actors and some upcoming films to look out for. Get ready for another incredible season of interesting conversations, acting advice, and a deep dive into the human condition and the creative process. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

Well fellow daydreamers, another sixteen episodes in the can! In this season's final episode, Charlie shares some thoughts on the actor Barry Keoghan and his performance in Saltburn, the movie American Fiction, and a new book called Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, by the director Ed Zwick. Of course it would not be a season finale without some of the best clips from all of Charlie's guests. Creating Behavior will take a few months off, and be back in early summer for season 5. In the meantime, stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your second best. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's that time again fellow daydreamers for Charlie's wife Trish Barillas to sit down for another episode of A Face of Anxiety.  Only this time Trish wanted to turn the tables, so this week she's taking over CBP to interview Charlie. Trish shares some insights and tips on navigating mental health and anxiety, and how to fight for your light.  She then gets Charlie on the other side of the mic, and as you know, Charlie is going to speak his mind. It's the second to last episode of season four, and it's a blast having Trish back. If you are interested in working with Trish, find her at https://www.trishbarillas.com You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

At some point you'll have to ask yourself, do you just love acting, or do you love pursuing a professional acting career?  This week Charlie has a conversation with his former student Isha Blaaker, who has answered this question. Isha talks about what he learned working with Tyler Perry, and his incredible experience bringing to life Allison Davis in Ava DuVernay's newest film Origin, based on the acclaimed book Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson. Charlie and Isha also discuss how to manage nerves, how to handle emotional material, and the invaluable insights you can only learn on a set. It's a wide ranging and inspiring conversation on what it takes to live the life of a professional actor. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Another solo episode fellow daydreamers! This week Charlie discusses the legacy of Norman Lear, thoughts on the NYC production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea with Chris Abbott and Aubrey Plaza, and the movies May/December and Past Lives. Charlie also shares some insights from the actress Sandra Hűller on how she approached playing a Nazi in the film Zone of Interest. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

This week Charlie talks with his dear friend and grad school classmate Lawrence Ballard. Charlie and Larry discuss the use of a racial slur in a structured scene work exercise in the first year of their grad school training in 1998. The impact it had on Larry, on Charlie, and on the rest of their class is talked through with vulnerability and honesty. This is an amazing conversation about racism, white fragility, and the importance of tapping into the beautiful and the ugly parts of ourselves in order to truly illuminate the human condition. Larry and Charlie also share their thoughts on acting training in this country,  and what they've learned from the next generation. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

This week Charlie talks to his former student, actor and recording artist Ellis Melillo about her EP release Cry Wolf. Ellis went to a Brittney Spears concert with her dad at the age of five at Jones Beach. For over two decades she saw herself on that stage performing to a sold out crowd. Charlie and Ellis talk about that dream coming true when she opened for the Zac Brown Band this summer at Jones Beach. It's an incredible conversation about manifestation, the creative process, and the importance of giving yourself permission to acknowledge your talent. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's another solo episode this week fellow daydreamers! This week Charlie talks about the importance of digging into the past with two silent films, Buster Keaton's masterpiece Sherlock Jr., and the 1932 cult classic Freaks by Tod Browning. There's also some thoughts on Timothée Chalamet, and Theater for a New Audience's current production of Waiting for Godot. Charlie also discusses some recent acting notes from the classroom. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Acting is a collaborative art form, and for an actor, the most important collaboration is with the writer, the playwright or screenwriter. Their process of getting an idea to the page is no less a creative struggle. This week Charlie shares a talkback from the Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC with Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award winning playwright Joshua Harmon. His latest play Prayer for the French Republic comes to Broadway in January 2024. Joshua talks about his process, about riding out the lows, and the importance of replacing judgement with curiosity. Here's another incredible conversation about living a professional creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

We look at age completely differently in our 20's than we do in our 50's. This week Charlie talks to his former student Gene Pope, who didn't begin serious acting training until he was almost 60. Charlie and Gene talk about the winding path that ultimately lead him into the classroom, the successes and failures along the way, and the amazing decade that has followed. Gene discusses his first major feature length film King of Knives which came out in 2020, and the upcoming Queen of Knives opening in March 2024. You can go to https://www.queenofknivesthefilm.com for more information. Enjoy this inspiring conversation about the creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Time for another solo episode fellow daydreamers. This week Charlie shares one way he exercises his intellectual curiosity. Most recently, it started with an article about the playwright Jeremy O Harris, and how that led to a deep dive into the artist Kara Walker, the great fashion icon André Leon Talley, Manet, Audre Lorde, and MLK's Letter From a Birmingham jail. Charlie also shares some  advice on the issue of intensity and pushing in actors. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

This week Charlie talks with professional film & television writer Graham Roland, whose most recent accomplishments include co-creator of Amazon's hit series Jack Ryan, and the creator of the excellent AMC series Dark Winds. Graham has been in the writer's rooms of some of televisions best shows, including Prison Break, Lost, and Fringe. He talks about writing at the highest level of the business, and what he has learned along the way. Charlie and Graham also take a deep dive into creating opportunity, the importance of stealing from your hero's, and what it means to pursue a creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

This week Charlie talks with photographer Jamie Schofield Riva on her new book Girlhood: Lost and Found. An artistic career unfolds in ways we cannot anticipate, but Jamie did know a few things for sure, she wanted to be a mother, and she wanted a serious creative life. Charlie and Jamie talk about how that was possible, along with a deep conversation about girlhood, womanhood, and the road to self-love. It's another fascinating look into the creative process. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie talks about the importance of embracing artistic heroes, championing those artists whose artistry and courage lay a roadmap for living a significant creative life. Charlie shares his thoughts on a few of his: William Friedkin, Ron Cephas Jones, Paul Reubens and Sinéad O'Connor. Charlie also answers a listener's acting question, and highlights some important commentary on the SAG/AFTRA strike, and the state of American theater.  You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

There's a lot to learn about sustaining a professional artistic career, beyond the training. This week Charlie talks with his former student Kris Sidberry, who has been carving out a serious career for over a decade. Kris shares the mistakes, the lessons learned, and the need to accept that your career will most likely not go the way you had imagined. Join Charlie and Kris for a deep dive into the ups and downs of navigating a creative life.   You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

For our first conversation of season four, Charlie welcomes Steven Melendez, Artistic Director of New York Theater Ballet. Steven shares how his life has come full circle, now leading the organization that shaped the entire course of his life. Charlie and Steven discuss the powerful upcoming documentary Lift directed by David Petersen https://www.liftdocumentary.com/about, the impact of mentoring at risk children, and the resilience and ambition it takes to pursue a professional artistic career. Join Charlie for a wonderful conversation with an inspiring, first rate human being and passionate artist. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Hello Fellow Daydreamers! After a five month hiatus, Charlie is back for another season. We start with a solo episode, where Charlie discusses the acting on Succession, the career of Pedro Pascal, and the importance of getting a grip on your mental health if you want to pursue a professional acting career. He also shares some thoughts on the censoring of high school theater, along with advice on how to approach emotion in your acting. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

We've come to the end of Season 3 fellow daydreamers! This week Charlie wraps up the last sixteen episodes with some favorite clips from his guests. He also shares a few thoughts on Michelle Williams acting in The Fablemans, and Andrea Riseborough's extraordinary performance in To Leslie.  CBP will be back in May with Season 4! In the meantime, stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your second best. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's the second to last episode of Season 3 fellow daydreamers, so it's time for another visit from Charlie's wife Trish Barillas. It's been a year since Trish last came on CBP, and this week they discuss the past year, along with thoughts on aging parents, anxiety, and Trish's decision to let go of her frozen eggs and donate them to science. It's a wide ranging conversation about some very relatable life issues.  You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. You can also check out Trish at https://www.trishbarillas.com Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Our voice is the most intimate part of human expression. It is formed over decades of parenting, socialization, and trauma. Our physical alignment and muscle tension create the speaking pattern that we function from day to day. If you want to be a transformational actor, then you need extensive and disciplined work to unlock the way you speak. This week Charlie talks to Midori Nakamura, a designated Linklater teacher who runs the Voice & Speech program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio. Charlie and Midori discuss the bravery and dedication required when taking the journey to free the human voice. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's a solo episode fellow daydreamers. This week Charlie talks about his appreciation for artists that dive into work that scares the hell out of them. He discusses Jonah Hill's documentary Stutz, the current Broadway production of Topdog/Underdog, Howard Stern's Springsteen interview, the actress Emma Corrin, and the playwright Adrienne Kennedy who at 91 is finally receiving her first Broadway production. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

What happens after you hit a major artistic goal? How do you navigate success, and also grapple with what happens next? This week Charlie talks with his former student Guy Lockard, who is currently figuring that out. Guy and Charlie talk about his series regular role as Dr, Dylan Scott on NBC's hit show Chicago Med, and how he is navigating the next chapter. Join them for a fascinating conversation ranging from on set lessons to a real talk about being a Black man in this business. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Take a second and Google the alumni who have come out of NYU, Yale, Juilliard, Brown, and serious Meisner training programs like Charlie's. The majority of accomplished actors have seriously trained their body and their voice. Developing a physical instrument that is capable of supporting and processing rich emotion will dramatically improve the quality of your work. This week Charlie talks with his movement teacher Sara Fay George. They discuss training the actors body, and the issues that arise when trying to unwind decades of parenting and socialization. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's a solo episode this week fellow Daydreamers! What kind of art do you want to put into the world? Charlie talks about some of the important, provocative work that is currently being done. Andrew Dominick's Blonde and Ryan Reynolds Dahmer mini-series have stirred up some visceral responses, both positive and negative. Charlie shares his thoughts on these, along with a reflection on Cincinnati's 1990 obscenity lawsuit  against the Cincinnati Arts Center's Robert Maplethorpe exhibit. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

One stat that is shocking to read is that less than 1% of all actors book at least thirty jobs over the course of a career. Only 30% book a second job! This week Charlie talks to award winning actress Andrea Osvárt, who has carved out an incredibly successful two-decade career both in America and throughout Europe. Charlie and Andrea talk about how she made it into that 1% club, how she handled early success, and how she found her way into coaching and helping actors work through the barriers that keep them limited. We all encounter red lights, and knowing that they eventually turn green can help navigate those tough times. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Pursuing a serious professional artistic career does not happen quickly. If it's something you really want, then you need to give it at least a decade of relentless pursuit. There will be many times that the idea of quitting and moving on to something else is palpable. This week Charlie talks to his former student Simone Serra, who has just passed her first decade and is still at it. Simone has carved out a successful voice over career which has sustained her and opened many doors. Charlie and Simone discuss the art of voice overs, and the important work she's done to overcome self-sabotage. You are worthy of all good things! You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's easy to fall into a pattern of complacency when it comes to nourishing your intellectual curiosity. Just reading one article can lead you to an unexpected education on a number of things. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie shares what he's learned about the importance of Jean-Luc Godard, and the life of actress and activist Marsha Hunt who died at the age of 104.  He also talks about the current production of I Joan currently running at Shakespeare's Old Globe in London, and the controversy of writing Joan of Arc as a non-binary person. There's a few movie recommendations for you as well. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

How many of you have been told at some point that you have to choose, kids or career. You can't have both! Charlie talks with Tara Westwood. She got pregnant in her 20's during her training with Maggie, converted to Mormonism, and moved to Idaho to raise a family. Her journey back to NYC, her mission to finish training, pursue her career, and be an incredible mom is an inspiration. It's lead to her current project, the short film Triggered which she produced, directed, and stared in. It recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The life you want is possible! You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Building a community of friendships and professional relationships with people who inspire you, and challenge you intellectually and artistically will add to the value of your life. This week Charlie has a conversation with Jillian Marshall, whose first book Japanthem: Counter-Culteral Experience, Cross-Culteral Remixes came out earlier this year.  She also speaks fluent Mandarin and Japanese, plays Jazz trumpet and piano, and has a PhD in Ethnomusicology.  Charlie and Jillian talk about carving out a creative life, artistic compulsions, jazz, acting, and much much more. Check out Jillian's blogs at https://wynndaquarius.net.  You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie shares his thoughts on the current work of Ben Foster, Rhea Seehorn, Giovanni Ribisi, Matthew Goode, and Taylor Sheridan, along with his thoughts on the latest Dave Chappelle special What's In A Name. Charlie also discusses a series of articles by the chief NY Times theater critic Jesse Green titled The Reformation. It leads to a deeper reflection on the importance of not dry cleaning your imagination, and as artists, embracing a willingness to dive into the darkest parts of our humanity. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

This week Charlie shares his conversation with former student Pooya Mohseni, who grew up a young boy in Iran, and ultimately immigrated to the US with her parents.  Charlie and Pooya discuss growing up a non gender conforming boy in a theocracy, her transition journey, and the hard work its taken to become a first rate professional actor and activist.  They also discuss her most recent film See You Then by the writer and director Mari Walker. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Having a strong belief in yourself, refusing to give into a woe is me mentality, and having the temerity to really go after what you want is incredibly important if you are trying to carve out an artistic career. This week Charlie talks to his former student Rolando Chusan, who booked his first series regular role on the ABC series Promised Land.  Rolando discusses how he got this part, and the many things he's learned about being a professional actor over the past decade. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Well fellow daydreamers, eight months seemed to fly by.  In the season 3 premiere, Charlie talks about the career of William Hurt, important performances to check out, thoughts on the J-Lo documentary Halftime, and an appreciation of The Wire after 20 years. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the stunning painter Kahinde Wiley. CBP will drop 16 episodes this season on a bi-weekly basis. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Hard to believe it's the end of season two. It's been an incredible eight months fellow daydreamers. In this season finale, Charlie talks about the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins, the controversy over Dave Chappelle, a few film recommendations, and some highlights of the last 30 episodes. And it wouldn't be a season finale without new music from Lawrence Trailer. CBP will return next year for season three with great guests, more insights and advice on the art of acting, and a continued celebration of the artistic life. Stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your second best. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Check out https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com and for written transcripts, to leave a voicemail, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

The most downloaded episode of season one was A Face of Anxiety with Charlie's wife Trish Barillas. A published author, professional anxiety, relationship, and  life coach, Trish comes back on to talk about mental health, birth control, having children, and her obsession with reality television.  It's a fascinating conversation about managing the ups, the downs, and the unexpected moments that life can throw you. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Every actor has those big dreams. The ones that make your heart skip a beat every time you fantasize about them. The big break. Imagine celebrating your best friends big break as a series regular on the SyFy hit show Resident Alien, and then end up booking the same show for all ten episodes of season one. This week Charlie talks to Meredith Garretson about the show, about what she's learned about comedy, and how going to grad school changed the course of her career. But that's not all. Meredith shares how she is approaching playing a living legend, Ali Macgraw, in the upcoming Paramount+ limited series The Offer, based on  the making of The Godfather. An amazing conversation on the artistry of creating behavior for a living. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's important to seek out artists who continually demonstrate the courage to prize their sense of truth, embrace their voice and work without apology. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie shares some thoughts on the Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, the new opera Fire Shut Up in my Bones by Terence Blanchard at the Met, the documentary Val, and the incredible life of Melvin Van Peebles. Charlie also highlights the fine acting of Lee Jung-jae in the new Netflix show Squid Game, Maya Cade's extensive open resource with her Black Film Archive, and an inspiring Ted talk on twerking by Lizzo. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

What were those first weeks of March 2020 like for the Broadway actor? This week Charlie talks with dancer, actor, and choreographer Reed Luplau who has been part of Moulin Rouge since its early workshop days in 2017. As theater reopens back in NYC after 18 months, Charlie and Reed talk about how he navigated this time, and the ways he continued to create content in different ways. Reed shares illuminating anecdotes from his decade long career, and what he has learned about professionalism, collaboration, and sacrifice. Another amazing conversation about the creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's very easy for us to lose perspective on our personal life struggles. But sometimes you meet someone who can help you put those in the right context. Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. How does one move forward after personal tragedy? This week Charlie talks with actor Jo Marie Lawrence, who moved to NYC to pursue her career, only to have her life completely changed by a horrific snowboarding accident on Christmas Eve 2018. An amazing conversation with an inspirational human being. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Are you comfortable being alone? As artists, solitude is an essential part of the creative process. Embracing silence, stillness, your thoughts and your daydreams can lead to inspiration. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie talks about the filmmaker Dianne Whelan and her 17,000 mile solo trek across the Trans Canada Trail. Charlie also answers a listener question, discusses the solid work of actors Betty Gabriel and Zoe Kazan, as well as an appreciation of Michael K Williams. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

What separates the actors that consistently create vivid, organic, interesting human behavior at the highest level, and those that don't? What is the difference between just being OK at something, and operating with artistry? This week Charlie talks to his friend, and fellow teacher Victor Villar-Hauser, one of LA's most sought after coaches. Victor talks about coaching Kingsley Ben-Adir through his stunning breakout performance as Malcom X in One Night in Miami, and what the actor's life can be when approached with passion. Two dedicated teachers talking about their love of acting, craft, and work-ethic. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Do you have trouble defining your artistic voice? Sometimes it can be a challenge figuring out what to pursue, what to devote your time and energy towards. This week Charlie talks to musician, playwright, actor, and current HBO writer Chris Gabo, who shares his insights on the importance of defining your tastes, and how to use those to not only create, but to inspire intellectual curiosity. Charlie and his former student also discuss his process for writing six episodes of the recent reboot of In Treatment, developing season 4 of True Detective, and a new series based off the Oscar winning film Parasite. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

What is a kaizen muse? This week Charlie talks to actress, musician, and kaizen muse Esma Kirim. As a creativity coach, Esma helps artists confront the lie we often tell ourselves, that we need permission from others in order to make decisions that will bring us joy. As creatives, how can we take incremental steps forward to help confront those periods when we lack motivation? How can we fill the cup of inspiration? If you've found yourself stuck in a rut, if you have asked that complicated question, "How did I end up  here?", then this conversation may provide a roadmap for moving towards the creative life you desire. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

In this week's solo episode Charlie answers some of your questions. Topics cover the HBO documentary Woodstock '99, how to look for and get the most out of private coaching, the ways to re-engage with your art form when life takes you away from it, and some thoughts on how to handle self-doubt and foster the confidence you need to sustain a long-term artistic career. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the movie Pig, and the groundbreaking FX series Reservation Dogs.  You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Intervening with the need for approval is incredibly important for the creative artist. How many of you get caught up in working for the compliment, wanting to be liked, trying to give others what you think they want? This week Charlie talks to Joe Nicastro, who has been carving out an artistic life for almost a decade. Professional dancer, actor, influencer, personal trainer and motivator, Joe shares his personal story of coming  out to his parents at 17, his relationship to body dysmorphia, and how he got fired from his dream job. It's a wide ranging conversation about the issues that all of us can relate to in some way. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Dierdre Friel is having quite a run lately; 19 episodes as the barista Ella on the hit show New Amsterdam, and currently her series regular role as Greta on the new Apple + show Physical staring Rose Byrne. Dierdre and Charlie talk about the big decisions she's made over her twenty year career, and how they led her to consistently working at the top of the profession. Dierdre shares how she cares for herself after shooting deeply emotional and traumatic scenes, how to act a song, and why being nice, being on time, and being prepared can get you your next job. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

If you are an actor,  you've probably stressed a lot about this question. What's my type? On this weeks solo episode, Charlie talks about how you should consider this question, and some ways to keep it from filling you with anxiety. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the importance of Nadine Labaki's film Capernaum, and the Cuban artists who are literally risking their lives to give voice to the fight for freedom. And he confesses his love for Ted Lasso, Shmigadoon, and the amazing documentary Summer of Soul. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

The imagination is the most important part of an artist's instrument. For the actor, activating and stimulating your imagination is the key to keeping you from the prison of conventionality. Actor's who are weighed down by practicality and pedestrian habits will always struggle to be  interesting. This week Charlie talks to one of his mentors, the master teacher Lenard Petit. Lenard has been teaching the work of Michael Chekhov for almost forty years, and has been activating actor's creativity all over the world for decades. Lenard and Charlie talk about archetypes, how the body deals with emotion, and what it means to be an actor who radiates. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Toby Sandeman was one of the best sprinters in England.  He was a two-time gold medal winner at the 2009 European Athletics U23 Championships. After a successful modeling career, when Toby decided to dedicate himself to the craft of acting, he brought with him his athletic work-ethic. He has been grinding out a professional acting career for the last ten years. Now he plays series regular Symphony Bosket on the new STARZ Power prequel Raising Kanan. Charlie and Toby talk about his new show, his first on-set experience playing Prince Sebastian on The Royals, and the many triumphs and heartbreaks of living a committed life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie shares his thoughts on Kevin Can F&%K Himself, Bo Burnham's Netflix special Inside, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's apology for colorism in his film In the Heights. He also catches you up on his home life, Julianne Nicholson's acting in Mare of Easttown, and even reads you an Elzabeth Bishop poem. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Mackenzie Lansing's excellent work in HBO's hit Mare of Easttown playing the bully Briana Delraso, wouldn't have been possible when she first came to NYC to pursue a professional acting career. What happens when you deny yourself the permission to function from your authenticity, from the fullness of who you are? Mackenzie talks about her journey of coming out of the closet professionally, and how prizing her truth changed the entire course of her career. Charlie and his former student also discuss what she learned from working with Maggie Gyllenhaal on The Deuce, how she prepared for her breakout role, and the importance of taking control of your audition. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com