Podcasts about scene study

This is our 60th episode of The Acting Podcast

At our most recent BGB Actors Summit, Risa and Steve gathered with actors from all over the world- from Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai, from Glasgow to San Antonio, from Buffalo to all over Los Angeles. They offered the fundamental and practical steps necessary to nurture and rebuild your career, your collaboration with other creative professionals, and your art. These are essential practices that take you on the journey to success- from care for yourself and who you are as an artist through to expressing that art in and with the support of a strong creative community. And then, with that foundation and support- through training, practice, and a full creative life in conjunction with other artists- you have the tools to build an amazing reel, impactful headshots, scroll-stopping self-tapes,and relationships with representatives and the entire Industry. AND you get to be a full, happy, vibrant actor with whom everyone wants to work!We recorded the Summit so that we could share it with you here on The Acting Podcast, as Audio & Video. We are grateful that we could all come together in the midst of the LA fires that have devastated our Los Angeles communities, while, at the same time, Los Angelenos have come together for each other in the truest spirit of community. Listen in, watch the video, and share with anyone who needs to hear this. We invite you to join our amazing community of artists!More On RisaMore On SteveSubscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you've missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests & Resources:Listen to other related The Acting Podcast episodes:Episode 57: Stepping into AbundanceEpisode 54: What Does It Take to Make It Now?Episode 45: The Healing Required to Be an ActorEpisode 41: Fighting Isolation: Why You Need an Artistic CommunityCredits:Producer:BGB STAFFTech + Design:Mitchell Braxton & Aswathi MenonMusic:SAM DEWEES + ANDY ABELOWBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel:@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Coaching Programs!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa & SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Sydney in our StudioAre You Ready For Class?All BGB Classes

We'll be back on Tuesday with our regular scene study, but today we're offering you a bonus scene study as well. This perk is normally exclusive to Patreon and available to all members. You can sign-up at www.patreon.com/hotandbotheredrompod to hear a bonus conversation about every movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An actor's mindset can make or break a career. Your job is to open your heart, remain sensitive and open. And you're asked to do that job in an Industry that doesn't have the capacity to care for your needs and in which scarcity is the norm. You will lose faith. It's inevitable. But how gracefully you can find it again is the difference between auditioning with the full power of your talent, and allowing fear and self-consciousness to drain you of your power when you're trying to book work. Risa and Steve examine what it takes to create and maintain the kind of abundant mindset that leads to success, even when you're losing faith. Listen in and let us know what resonates with you!“If you hear a voice within you say, 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh.More On RisaMore On SteveSubscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you've missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests & Resources:Listen to other related episodes: EPISODE 22: The Booking MindsetEPISODE 42: That Next Level ShitEPISODE 43: How To Be A Happy ActorEPISODE 45: The Healing Required to Be an ActorCredits:Producer:BGB STAFFTech + Design: MITCHELL BRAXTONMusic: SAM DEWEES + ANDY ABELOWBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Group Career Coaching series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa & SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Sydney in our StudioAre You Ready For Class?All BGB Classes

Risa sat down with some of our amazing BGB teachers (Cate Cohen, Sydney Walsh, Corey Parker, and David DeSantos) for an inspiring conversation about redefining your relationship with the Industry. About how to successfully step into your power in your work, your art, and your career. What leadership looks like so that you're in the driver's seat, not waiting for the Industry to invite you in. Why we all need a community in which to be creative, to grow, to thrive- we were never meant to do this alone. How to become a creative force and impact your audiences… the Industry. And how the power of an artistic practice will sustain you for a lifelong career.Listen in, or watch these brilliant, generous, kind, talented artists and teachers share their insights and experience. We're inspired!MORE ON RISAMORE ON STEVESubscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you've missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests & Resources:‍Click here to learn more about Sydney Walsh!‍Click here to learn more about Corey Parker!Click here to learn more about Cate Cohen!‍Click here to learn more about David DeSantos!‍Check out the books David mentions in the episode:The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart TolleThe Actor and the Target by Declan DonnellanThe Art Spirit by Robert HenriThe Plays of Anton ChekhovListen to other podcasts with our BGB Master Teachers!Ep. 54: What Does It Take to Make It Now?Ep. 53: Finding Freedom & Power in Script AnalysisEp. 43: How To Be A Happy ActorCredits:PRODUCER: BGB STAFFTECH + DESIGN: MITCHELL BRAXTON & ASWATHI MENONMUSIC: SAM DEWEES + ANDY ABELOWBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Group Career Coaching series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa & SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Sydney in our StudioAre You Ready For Class?All BGB Classes

Hello, Hello!   In this episode, Chris talks with Actor Sara Antonio. They discuss her acting journey and experiences in television and film, sharing insights into scene study techniques, audition strategies, and mental wellness in the industry. Sara also reflects on memorable roles and working alongside icons like Louis Gossett Jr., offering advice he imparted to younger performers.   We also talk about:   Sara's role on the ABC/Hulu series Will Trent and her approach to character development  Inspiration drawn from performances of Tatiana Maslany and Alison Brie Working with icons like Dolly Parton and upcoming projects Tactics for dealing with rejection in the industry and maintaining confidence Tips for fostering empathy in storytelling and audiences      Enjoy!   Indie Artist Spotlight   Artist: Goodvibes Sound   Track: I've Been Here Before   Goodvibes Sound are Alex and Angus, two friends who live in London and record out of their basement studio in a former corner shop. They make disco-infused indie pop, with lyrical themes touching on love, mindfulness, and modern life in the city. "I've Been Here Before" explores this back-and-forth that we all experience throughout life. While the lyrics discuss feelings of isolation and loneliness, the contrast between mellow verses and catchy high-energy choruses evokes this repetitive cycle.   https://www.thegoodvibesinstitute.com/   https://www.instagram.com/goodvibesinstitute/   https://www.tiktok.com/@goodvibesinstitute   Support our work - every subscriber, rating, and review matters! #MAKEIT   All Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/makeit Spotify:  https://link.chtbl.com/makeitonspotify Subscribe to our newsletter at: www.bonsai.film/subscribe YouTube: https://link.chtbl.com/makeitonyoutube?at=1406156285

Change is the only constant and the changes have come fast and hard. So what is the Industry now? What does it mean to be an Actor right now? What does it take to make it today?  Risa and Steve discuss the current state of Industry, what actors can expect from the Industry and the essential shifts actors need to make right now to position themselves for success. Listen in and let us know how this resonates with you.MORE ON RISAMORE ON STEVESubscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you've missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests & Resources:Listen to other related episodes: EPISODE 52: How to Stand Out from Hundreds of Other ActorsEPISODE 49: How to Redefine Your Career For This MomentEPISODE 42: That Next Level ShitEPISODE 28: The Practice That Leads to SuccessEPISODE 50: The Strike is Over. Here's What to Do NowEPISODE 49: How To Redefine Your Career For This MomentJoin us in class today!‍Credits:PRODUCER:BGB STAFFTECH + DESIGN:ASWATHI MENONMUSIC:SAM DEWEES + ANDY ABELOWBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Group Career Coaching series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa & SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioAre You Ready For Class?All BGB Classes

21. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 3 Scene 4 - The Storm Scene

24. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 3 Scene 7 - The blinding of Gloucester. Cornwall and Regan ‘soul mates in cruelty'

23. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 3 Scene 6 -The Mock Trial .The Story as Staircase.

22. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 3 Scene 5 - The Gloucester Story - Edmund becomes Earl of Gloucester

16. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 1 Scene 1 - The Love Test and the word Nothing

20. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 2 Scene 4 - The Dismissal of Lear

19 .Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 1 Scene 4 - the value of Nothing - Lear, Kent and role of The Fool - Lear's conscience

18. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 1 Scene 2 - Edmund manipulates Edgar

17. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 1 Scene 2 - The Gloucester family storyline

27. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 4 Scene 6 - Scene Study - Gloucester's ‘death'

25. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 4 Scene 1 - The words ‘Nothing' and the Theme of Nature - As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods;

26. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 4 Scene 6 - Gloucester meets Lear.

28. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 4 Scene 7 - Lear, Cordelia and The Doctor

31. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 5 Scene 3 - The final movement - Edgar meets Edmund. Towards the conclusion of the Gloucester Story

29. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 5 Scene 3 - The death of Cordelia

30. Lear in Longford - Scene Study - Act 5 Scene 3 - The final movement - Lear, Cordelia and Edmund

Let's discuss Mr. Darcy's misguided first proposal in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice"! Caily is back and we are decoding Regency-era emojis, dissecting Darcy's cringe-worthy moves, and exploring how each adaptation puts a fresh spin on his character.From breaking all the etiquette rules to the aftermath of his ego-check moment, we're serving up a quick, laugh-packed discussion on love, pride, and the occasional proposal blunder. Tune in for all the details

“Script Analysis” is an often misunderstood term that can result in an actor robbing a scene of its art by reducing it to mathematical calculations. Some actors love the idea of script analysis so they can “solve” the scene and control it. Other actors abandon the idea of script analysis altogether because they are afraid of adding any structure to their art. The truth of Script Analysis is more interesting and dynamic. BGB Master Teachers, Cate Cohen, Sydney Walsh, and Corey Parker, sit down with Risa and Steve to talk about the dance between structure and fluidity in your preparation, and how to use Script Analysis to find freedom and power in your work. Guests & Resources:Learn more about our wonderful teachers: Sydney Walsh - BGB Master Teacher, actor, writer, directorCate Cohen - BGB Master Teacher, actor, writerCorey Parker - BGB Master Teacher, actor, coachListen to other related episodes: Episode 6: The Secret To Successful PreparationEpisode 42: That Next Level ShitGifts & Opt-ins:The Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape21 Ways To Make Casting Directors Happy What Casting WantsBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Group Career Coaching series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa & SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our StudioAre You Ready For Class?All BGB Classes

An actor who books work consistently is an actor who has the capacity to remain vulnerable in the face of intense rejection, to stay focused in a world full of distractions, and to stay sharp in one of the most competitive Industries around. The actor who books work consistently has found a way to stand out from hundreds of others. They have expressed themself in a way that makes them a singularity. In a hard industry and a hard world, that kind of singular expression must be supported by a lifestyle that nurtures their art and their career. Listen in as Risa and Steve talk about how to cultivate a lifestyle that offers you all that, and then share your thoughts and questions with us on social @BGBStudio or by emailing us at info@bramongarciabraun.com. We want to hear from you.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you've missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests & Resources:Listen to other related episodes: Episode 28: The Practice That Leads To SuccessEpisode 36: The Pursuit Of Happiness - w/ Caroline, Dominic, Ellyn, JohnathanGifts & Opt-ins:The Perfect Imperfect Self-Tape21 Ways To Make Casting Directors Happy What Casting WantsCredits:PRODUCER:BGB STAFFTECH + DESIGN:ASWATHI MENON & MITCHELL BRAXTONMUSIC:SAM DEWEES + ANDY ABELOWBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Group Career Coaching series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa & SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

2023 was a really intense year. Two strikes, wars, a contracting industry, inflation, lingering effects of the pandemic effects, etc. And the intensity revealed some powerful lessons that every actor must hear and understand if they want to be a working actor in 2024.  Risa and Steve reveal the lessons of 2023 that point to the new reality for actors and light the path to success in the new year.Subscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.‍AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!‍If you've missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests & Resources:Ep. 50: The Strike is Over. Here's What to Do Now.Ep. 47: A.I. is Coming for your Jobs. Here's What to Do.Ep. 46: What to do when The Industry StopsEp. 45: The Healing Required to Be an ActorEp. 43: How To Be A Happy ActorBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter + TikTok + @theBGBStudio on Facebook. ‍‍CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Group Career Coaching series!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A virtual workshop with Risa & SteveThe BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Steve in our Studio

Fay Simpson interviews Prather Rehm, who breaks down the logistics of her Scene Study class utilizing the LUCID BODY Basics techniques. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Consider an answer to the question "What is acting" and join us for our conversation about season 6, episode 9 of BoJack Horseman, "Intermediate Scene Study w/ BoJack Horseman". This week, we're joined by the incredible Brian Scally (@brian_scally) as we discuss macaroons, the best way to approach university, Scally's scientific motivation, and the addition of some new segment sound effects.  BoJack Horsepod is a weekly (spoiler-free!) BoJack Horseman rewatch podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Lindsay Wilson. Get in touch with us at bojackhorsepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @bojackhorsepod. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/bojackhorsepod

Sam and Jim invite Macenzie back into the room to work on a scene from her hour long drama pilot, tentatively titled "Sins".Join us in the room for a discussion on making sure emotion makes it on to the page, allowing characters to communicate verbally and non-verbally, and knowing what each character wants in any given scene.If you'd like to follow along, you can download Macenzie's scene from our website: https://www.writersroompodcast.com/guestsCheck out her previous episode, Episode 17 - There is No Series, So Stuff the Pilot with Macenzie RebeloFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thesamandjimProducer: J.R. Zamora-ThalLogo Design: Julien Debar-Monclair, @jude.orangeMusic: Buddha Rays, @buddharays

Ashlie has played duel characters in a Drunk History genre short film. She plays a drunk narrator, and a not so secret Agent in this short comedy about stealing the answers to all life's questions. In a Western film, Ashlie is the lead female character. She portrays a frontier woman ready and willing to do whatever is necessary to protect her land after her husband dies, and old enemies come knocking. One of her favorite projects was working on a Hallmark Christmas movie,Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses starring Jill Wagner (Braven, Teen Wolf) and Matthew Davis (Legally Blonde, The Vampire Diaries), which aired it's premiere on the network during Christmas 2019. Ashlie's upcoming projects include Beneath The Trees in which she holds a lead role; filming early 2021 for a major streaming network. Casting the First Stone filming in 2021. And she was recently offered the female lead in a sitcom entitled Safe At Home also filming in 2021. Ashlie trains Scene Study & Character Development classes with working actors in the industry,  Glenn Morshower (The Resident, The West Wing) and Lar Park Lincoln (Knots Landing, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood). Ashlie also has theatre credits under her belt. Theatre is where she started, and honed in her acting chops. Starring as the Red Fairy in Sleeping Beauty, she got to play her first villain role. She also played vulnerable characters in the Holocaust play, Nellis' Song, and the Queen in Many Moons, which served as her very first leading role.In her freetime, Ashlie is working on her first novel. A suspenseful thriller sure to leave readers turning the pages till the end. She also makes no apologies for her Amazon shopping habits."

Welcome to Podcast Horseman! Michael and Adam review the sixty-ninth episode (nice) of BoJack Horseman, get hacky sack lessons from Hacky Sack Hound, try not to eat the Science Marshmallows, and drink a big, tall glass of Financial Ade. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts to get your own star on our Hollywoo Talk Of Fame! Follow us @PodcastHorseman on Twitter & Instagram for even more BoJack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Scene Study episode, Sam and Jim invite Zach Freshley and J Hunter Richardson back in to the room to read and rework scenes from their pilots. If you'd like to follow along, you can download the scenes from our website! Scenes can be found by clicking the Guests tab.In our first segment, we read the opening to "Under Investigation", a light drama about a private investigator who's wife suddenly reappears years after going missing. Sam and Jim work with Zach to bring out the character of his protagonist in the first scene of his pilot.In our second segment, we read the opening to "Punx Not Dead", J Hunter Richardson's pilot about a punk rock medium trying to make a living in the valley. Sam and Jim work with J to create connective tissue in order to create a series of scenes that build as well as establish his characters and world.Special thanks to Meagan Daine for helping out as a voice actor!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thesamandjimProducer: J.R. Zamora-ThalLogo Design: Julien Debar-Monclair, @jude.orangeMusic: Buddha Rays, @buddharays

In which we talk about Doreen Cannon. One of the most important figures in the history of British Actor training. With very special guests Annie Tyson and John Bechizza. John BeschizzaJohn is the Lead Acting Tutor at Rada and teaches Acting Technique and Scene Study on the BA (Hons). RADA. He trained at The Drama Centre under co-founders Christopher Fettes, Yat Malmgren and the legendary Acting Tutor and first Head of Acting, Doreen Cannon – three of the most innovative and rigorous theatre practitioners and teachers of the 20th century. The challenges of training at the Drama Centre were immense; the rewards were life-changing. It was here that some of the greatest discoveries were made under the guidance of Doreen, who as Head of Acting at RADA in 1994 offered John the opportunity to teach Acting at RADA.The techniques he provides are simple, clear and specific and when fully engaged evoke a visceral gut, heart and head understanding of the acting process. He works for one goal: to guide the actor-trainee into transforming their raw, instinctive talent into real, dependable skill.John maintains a standard of excellence in his work, evident through the specificity and rigour of his teaching. Over 27 years, this has developed into a highly practical way of working that serves the ever-changing requirements and challenges of today's industry.Annie TysonANNIE TYSON Annie read Drama and Theatre Arts at Birmingham University before training at Drama Centre London where Doreen Cannon was amongst her teachers. She worked as an actor in regional theatre, in London and in TV and radio. Recent acting work has included work at the Octagon Theatre Bolton in Arthur Miller's The Last Yankee, the White Bear Theatre in An Honourable Man and the Park Theatre in Hell Yes, I'm Tough Enough.At Drama Centre London she was Course Director of the BA Honours Acting Course 2002-2010. Her public productions there included All's Well That Ends Well, Wild Oats, Mary Stuart, A Laughing Matter, Love's Labours Lost, Richard III, The Winter's Tale, The Second Mrs Tanqueray, Mother Courage.  She continued as an acting tutor and director there until Spring 2018  while also working at RADA. She directed Love For Love in the Vanbrugh theatre in 2013and Strange Orchestra in 2017. She directed Macbeth February 2020. She was part of the core team for the Royal Shakespeare Company's project Open Stages, running acting workshops for Dream 16 – A Play For the Nation. She has given masterclasses in Restoration Comedy at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama where she directed The Rivals in 2012. She has contributed to the book Approaches to Actor Training and her book for the Crowood Press, Successful Auditions will be published next spring. She is writing for the next series of Arden Performance Handbooks for Bloomsbury Methuen: Shakespeare and Stanislavsky. She regularly gives both classical and contemporary audition workshops for The Mono Box of which she is a Patronand is an Open Door mentor.    Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=EKHEKXBAZBQG6¤cy_code=GBP)

In our first ever Scene Study episode, Sam and Jim invite Annette DeLorean and Kat Boyd back in to the room to read and rework scenes from their pilots. If you'd like to follow along, you can download the scenes from our website! Scenes can be found by clicking the Guests tab.In our first segment, we read the opening to "Horsehair", Annette DeLorean's animated comedy pilot about a teen girl turned Christian Metal singer. Sam and Jim work with Annette to add clarity and emotion to her action lines.In our second segment, we read the opening to "The D", Kat Boyd's cop drama about a veteran come home to clean up his hometown of Detroit. Sam and Jim work with Kat to give more punch to her protagonist set up.Special thanks to Meagan Daine for helping out as a voice actor!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thesamandjimProducer: J.R. Zamora-ThalLogo Design: Julien Debar-Monclair, @jude.orangeMusic: Buddha Rays, @buddharays

Pierre and Miss Rebecca cover the basics of scene play. Miss Rebecca comes with gifts plus so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wheresthekink/support

The word ‘Nothing'. The Theme of Nature - As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods.

Scene Study - King Lear Act 5 Scene 3 - The death of Cordelia

Scene Study Act 4 Scene 7 - Lear, Cordelia and The Doctor.

Gloucester's ‘death'. The modernity of Shakespeare's writing.

The Mock Trial. The metaphor of the Staircase

The blinding of Gloucester. Cornwall and Regan ‘soul mates in cruelty'

Cornwall and Edmund in Act 3 Scene 5 - Edmund becomes Earl of Gloucester

Gloucester meets Lear

The Storm Scene. Lear recognises ‘need” as he moves towards self-realisation.

Lear's daughters Goneril and Regan gang up on Lear

The value of Nothing - Lear, Kent and role of The Fool as Lear's conscience

Edmund manipulates Edgar without telling a lie.

The Gloucester family storyline – Edgar and Edmund.

The Love Test and the word ‘Nothing'. Lear divides his kingdom and abdicates responsibility.

Risa and Steve sit down with an incredible group of successful multi-hyphenates- Milena Govich, Will McCormack, Grasie Mercedes, and Brea Grant- all of whom started their journeys as actors and have since grown into other roles in the Industry, making names for themselves as writers, directors, producers, and showrunners. Together they discuss their unique paths, and how they've found empowerment and fulfillment by stretching themselves in multiple areas of their careers, acquiring agency to expand their artistic lives in the process.P.S. And it's made them stronger, freer actors.OUR GUESTS:Milena Govich:  IMDb, Instagram, TwitterWill McCormack:  IMDb, InstagramGrasie Mercedes:  IMDb, Instagram, Official SiteBrea Grant:  IMDb, Official Site, InstagramMORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVEExplore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A FREE virtual workshop with Risa & Steve.Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

Risa and Steve sit down with a dynamic group of actor-parents- Heather Brooker, Eddie Cahill, Anna Silk, and Cate Cohen- all with extensive and varied careers – to talk about what it means to be a parent while navigating their artistic careers & the Industry. They discuss their journeys, their challenges, and their joys- and how parenting has not only informed their acting, but acting has made them better parents.Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!FREE PDF: 5 Self-Care Practices That Lead to Career SuccessHeather Brooker:  Official Site, Motherhood in Hollywood Podcast,  IMDb, Instagram, TwitterEddie Cahill:  IMDb, Instagram, TwitterAnna Silk:  IMDb, InstagramCate Cohen:  BGB Teacher Page, Official Site, Instagram, Twitter, FacebookMORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVECHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A FREE virtual workshop with Risa & Steve.Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

In the midst of this time of great uncertainty and upheaval for actors across the globe, and as the Industry slowly reopens, it is paramount for actors to be aware of new on-set protocols, how to advocate for yourselves in every area of your work and careers- including having a voice in your union- and how to keep your creative spirit alive. In that pursuit, we are thrilled to offer our conversation with Gabrielle Carteris, president of SAG-AFTRA, and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA's chief operating officer as well as the union's Safety & Reopening Lead, currently working with specialists in the science and medical fields to advocate for a safe reopening for actors and everyone in the Industry.OUR GUESTS:Gabrielle CarterisIG: @gabriellecarterisGabrielle Carteris was re-elected SAG-AFTRA president on August 29, 2019. Carteris became president April 9, 2016, after serving two terms as executive vice president. Carteris became a household name playing Andrea Zuckerman on BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 and recently starred in BH90210, a revival of the iconic show. Her extensive resume includes work in television, film and the stage, with recent credits including a recurring role on Code Black and guest-starring roles on CRIMINAL MINDS, MAKE IT OR BREAK IT, THE EVENT, LONGMIRE and THE MIDDLE. As a producer, Carteris created LIFESTORIES, a series of specials, and GABRIELLE, a talk show that she also hosted. In her role as SAG-AFTRA president, Carteris chairs the National TV/Theatrical Contracts Negotiating Committee and leads the President's Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement. Carteris is a vice president of the AFL-CIO and serves on the executive council and represents SAG-AFTRA with the International Federation of Actors (FIA).Duncan Crabtree-IrelandIG: @duncanciDuncan Crabtree-Ireland is chief operating officer and general counsel of SAG-AFTRA. Crabtree-Ireland oversees the legal aspects of collective bargaining and contract enforcement for all SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreements, as well as SAG-AFTRA's legal, government affairs, professional representatives, international affairs, governance and diversity operations.He is a co-chair of the board of trustees of the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund, a member of the boards of SoundExchange and the SAG-AFTRA & Industry Sound Recordings Distribution Fund, a delegate to the International Federation of Actors (FIA) and teaches international law as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California Law School. He is a past treasurer of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, a past Co-President of the LGBT Bar Association of Los Angeles, and serves by appointment as a judge pro tem of the Los Angeles Superior Court.SAG-AFTRA Covid resources: 1-844-SAFERSETwww.sagaftra.org/backtoworkExplore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A Free virtual session with Risa & Steve.* FIND THIS PODCAST AS A ZOOM VIDEO: RE-OPENING THE INDUSTRY: WE'RE DOING THIS TOGETHERHave you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

In this episode, Risa and Steve talk with Mia Schachter- one of Hollywood's top intimacy coordinators- about their role in the Industry + how actors can advocate for themselves in any situation with regards to intimacy, sex, nudity, and consent of all kinds. Whether choreographing sex scenes, negotiating nudity riders, or simply having the backs of actors on set, Mia discusses what they actually do (and you'll find this as fascinating and necessary as we did), along with their background, the challenges around creating safe sets, what they do to help actors feel safe and empowered, and how they see the future of film and television- and acting- in regards to intimacy, boundaries, and facilitating the kind of freedom necessary for artists to dive into creating their deepest, most vulnerable work. This is a vital conversation for all actors and Industry professionals, and we want to hear from you on what speaks to you from this discussion! Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!FREE PDF: 5 Self-Care Practices That Lead to Career SuccessThe Acting Podcast Ep 9: An Actor's Consent: Navigating Vulnerable SpacesCHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A FREE virtual workshop with Risa & Steve.MIA SCHACHTER:Broadway World: Mia Schachter Keeping It Safe at THE WILD PARTYMia: IMDb + IG + WebsiteMia Schachter was born and raised in Los Angeles and returned in 2018 after working in theater in New York City for nearly ten years. Their background in theater, dance, casting, gender studies, and neuroscience informs their work. Their educational background includes a BA in Philosophy from Columbia with an emphasis on ethics and identity. Working for networks like HBO, Netflix, and Freeform, Mia's job is to attune to the needs of actors and directors with scenes that include simulated sex, nudity, and sexual content, in order to make sure that everyone is emotionally and mentally safe on set, while helping showrunners and directors achieve their creative vision. They work with actors, directors, writers, producers, legal teams at studios and networks, costume and make up designers, and production crews, negotiating everything from sex simulation choreography to nudity riders, to providing emotional support to actors in intimate situations. Just like a stunt coordinator, they help make scenes look real and stay safe.

Actor Geovonday Jones discusses his financial journey from growing up in St. Louis to moving to New York City and establishing a career of acting, directing, and teaching theatre. Geovonday Jones is an actor, director, and educator based in Brooklyn. He has directed Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Motherf-er with the Hat and Suzan-Lori Park’s In The Blood. Geo has also directed concerts and operas, as well as been an acting coach for opera singers. As an actor he has been in Lynn Nottage’s Sweat and Tarell Alvin McCraney’s The Brother Size.Currently, Geo is on faculty at The People’s Improv Theatre teaching Scene Study from the BIPOC perspective and is adjunct faculty at Brooklyn College and The City College of New York where he developed the popular course entitled Theatre and Racism.

Casting titan Mary Vernieu, whose company Betty Mae Casting is known for working with prestige directors and indie talent alike, joins Risa and Steve in this episode for an in-depth discussion of the casting process, the importance of preparation, championing and nurturing actors and filmmakers, and always approaching the work of acting, auditioning, and casting with creativity, joy, flexibility, and play. Mary's journey has been incredible so far; she's created a meaningful, creative family at Betty Mae, and is deeply grateful for it all. We are thrilled to share this insightful and moving conversation with you.Fun fact: Mary started in Risa's office in 1990 and says she “learned everything she knows from Risa.” She built her casting empire soon thereafter… Betty Mae is now 25 years old!Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!FREE PDF: Risa Bramon Garcia's “Never + Always” Practices for the Audition RoomThe Acting Podcast Ep 6: The Secret to Successful PreparationCHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.MORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVEJOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A FREE virtual workshop with Risa & Steve.MARY VERNIEU:Betty Mae Casting: IG, Facebook + Official siteMary's IMDbMary Vernieu started her casting career working with Risa (a few) decades ago (first on The Doors with Oliver Stone), and since then she's built a casting empire with her company Betty Mae Casting, in which she honors and supports filmmakers, new and established. Mary has cast over 300 features and several TV shows during her career, including recently Dolemite is My Name, Knives Out, I, Tonya, Black Swan, and the HBO series Euphoria. With an eye for talent in both actors and filmmakers, she has developed and enjoys long-standing working relationships with many acclaimed directors such as Darren Aronofsky, David Ayer, David O. Russell, Robert Rodriguez, and Rian Johnson. In 2013, Mary won an Artios Award for the casting of Silver Linings Playbook and was nominated for two more Artios Awards last year for A Star is Born and Deadpool II. In addition to her casting work, Mary has also recently ventured into producing for such films as Trust Me, Come Simi, and Spare Room.Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

Booking work starts with a booking mindset. In this episode, Risa and Steve break down the ways in which to shift your approach to booking work and cultivate a consistent practice in order to do amazing work all the time, whether in a high-pressure audition setting, self-tape, on set, in rehearsal, or in your approach to your career. Listen in and learn how to change your norm from nervousness, self-consciousness, even self-defeat, to believing in yourself, being self-aware, proactive, and deeply knowing your power as an actor and your value as an artist. Go ahead and do some journaling on your “why,” on your purpose, when you're done listening. We want to hear from you!MORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVEExplore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!FREE: The 10-Day Actor's Challenge 3-in-1 Bundle – to get you in the best mindset for your craft, your career, your life!BLOG: How To Be Present in the Casting RoomBLOG: Audition Like You Don't Give A F*ckCHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A FREE virtual workshop with Risa & Steve.Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

Risa and Steve sat down with Audrey Moore, a passionate artist, popular podcast host, and actor's advocate. She has an incredible focus and discipline in how she engages in the business of acting, as well as her craft, and she's here to share her journey. Listen in to this juicy talk about what it means to be a story ninja, how to normalize the audition experience, the importance of developing a consistent and practical practice, and the origin story behind her hugely renowned podcast AUDREY HELPS ACTORS! Our question to you after listening: What is your devoted and passionate practice? Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!FREE PDF: 5 Self-Care Practices That Lead To Career SuccessCHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.MORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVEJOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A Free virtual session with Risa & Steve.AUDREY MOORE:Audrey Helps Actors PodcastIG: @audreyscoresmoore + the @audreyhelpsactorsAudrey Moore is a working actor with credits that include her series regular role in the Netflix show GODLESS as well as many recurring and guest appearances on BETTER CALL SAUL, LUCIFER, THE OA, CASTLE ROCK, and many, many more. Audrey also hosts a hugely popular podcast, AUDREY HELPS ACTORS in which she talks with other working actors and Industry experts about the struggles and opportunities of being a working professional. 

Sarah Finn is the award-winning casting director of Oscar winners and blockbusters alike. Best known for her work casting the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, she has also cast a huge range of films and TV shows [full bio below]. In this episode Sarah talks with Risa and Steve about her casting journey- its joys and challenges, about her unique process, and about how to approach the work from a place of creative collaboration, curiosity, and a deep love for acting.Fun fact: Sarah started her epic casting adventure as Risa's assistant a couple of decades ago.Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!FREE PDF: 21 Ways to Make Casting Directors HappyThe Acting Podcast Ep 6: The Secret to Successful PreparationCHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A Free virtual session with Risa & Steve.MORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVESARAH FINN: IMDb + InstagramSarah Finn is an award-winning Casting Director who has cast over 100 feature films. Known for casting the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, just a few of those films include Captain America, Thor, Guardians of The Galaxy, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Captain Marvel. She has also earned recognition for the groundbreaking cultural sensations and multiple Oscar-winners Black Panther, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and 2006's Best Picture, Crash.  Those three films also all won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and earned her the Casting Society of America's highest honor, the Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting.  To date, 43 of her films have opened at #1 in the Domestic Box- Office.  In 2019 alone Sarah cast 4 out of the top 5 grossing films in the world – Avengers: Endgame, The Lion King, Spider-Man: Far from Home and Captain Marvel. For Disney+, she cast the breakout Star Wars hit series The Mandalorian and is currently in charge of casting Marvel's entire new slate of streaming projects.  A graduate of Yale University and member of AMPAS (Executive Committee, Casting Branch), Sarah has served on the Executive Board of Women in Film and is on the Board of Advisors for the highly acclaimed Master Class educational series.  She is also a founding participant in the Time's Up Movement. Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!

No matter how bad things get, art brings hope. In this first episode of Season 2, Risa and Steve speak to being an artist in 2020 in the face of a worldwide pandemic, systemic racism, and an election; where the Industry is headed, and whatever uncertainty and distress result from it all. And how keeping hope- and your art- alive is both a soul-serving necessity and a revolutionary declaration that we are still here, we are still feeling, we are still human. All you have to do is show up!Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A Free virtual session with Risa & Steve.WATCH our BGB short films made over Zoom!MORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVELISTEN to our quarantine conversations:Talking Shop w/ Our BGB Casting FamilyChampioning Actors: A CD ZoomfestCreating a Path to Mind-blowing Work During Quarantine: A Conversation w/ Our BGB TeachersHave you heard the other episodes of The Acting Podcast? Make sure to catch up NOW!

Risa, Billy, and Leah (whose history together runs deep) sat down together (over Zoom) to talk about how actors and CDs are breaking down barriers and connecting in this “new normal” via social media challenges, IG LIVES, and open calls, including the massively popular monologue challenge that Leah ran and took boldly into a daily Instagram LIVE.They spoke about how they're each making the new virtual space work, what they want from actors during these challenging months (and actually, always), + what the future of casting will bring. It's a dynamic and honest conversation, giving you a peek into the minds and hearts of these veteran, award-winning, actor-loving Casting Directors.OUR GUESTS:Leah Daniels-ButlerIG: @ldbcastingLeah Daniels-Butler is a casting director and producer responsible for launching the careers of talented actors like Gabourey Sidibe, star of the Academy Award winning film PRECIOUS, and other notables. She served as Casting Director for television's #1 show EMPIRE on Fox. Leah began her career as a casting assistant in 1991. In 1994, Leah landed a coveted casting position as the assistant to Leslie Litt, Senior VP of Casting at Warner Brothers. Within two years, she earned a promotion to casting executive and began working on award-winning projects like FRIENDS and SUDDENLY SUSAN. Both shows earned Primetime Emmy Awards for acting roles. In 2001, Leah left WBTV to start LDB Casting, the company she owns and operates today. Leah works across genres securing talent for films like 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS and THE PAPERBOY. She is the recipient of the Hamilton Award for Outstanding Casting for her work on THE BUTLER and the Casting Society of America's “Outstanding Achievement in Casting for a Television Drama” award for her work on EMPIRE. The Casting Society of America recently appointed her to its board of directors, where she serves as the only African-American member of the board.Billy HopkinsIG: @williamphopkinsBilly Hopkins casts film, television, and theatre. His credits include FATAL ATTRACTION, JFK, GOOD WILL HUNTING, PRECIOUS, LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER, and MUDBOUND, among many many others. He cast the pilots for ROSEANNE and SEX AND THE CITY. Billy and Risa were casting partners throughout the 80s and into the 90s, and together cast so many iconic films. Billy was also responsible for the casting of the 1992 Broadway production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, the 1990 Broadway production of SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, and the 1988 Broadway production of SPEED THE PLOW, to name a few.  He has also directed numerous stage productions. Billy received the Emmy Award for casting WHEN THEY SEE US.~~~~~~~CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A Free virtual session with Risa & Steve.* FIND THIS PODCAST AS A VIDEO: Talking Shop w/ Our BGB Casting FamilyMAKE ART: The #BGBWorldMonologue Challenge!— Shoot a Monologue, Post on social, Share + Raise $!Have you heard the other episodes in Season 1? Make sure to listen NOW!

In this special bonus episode of The Acting Podcast, Risa and Steve spoke with an incredible group of Casting Directors who are sharing challenges, open calls, and calls for reels on social media, and doing Instagram Lives, all with the intention of being in collaboration with actors and to keep their own artistry alive during these challenging time.Erica Bream, Jason Kennedy, Ramani Leah, Seth Caskey, Cara Chute Rosenbaum, Andrea Bunker, Becky Silverman, and Ryan Glorioso are all offering generously to artists all over the world in ways to bring actors' unique voices to our collective work right now. We were so moved by what they had to say about the gorgeous, brave work they're seeing from thousands of artists around the globe, and we hope this episode will bring inspiration and encouragement to you and artists everywhere!OUR GUESTS: (w/ a few of their fave credits)Andrea Bunker (BIG LITTLE LIES,  SHARP OBJECTS,  A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS) IG: @andreabunkerlaErica Bream (ALTERED CARBON,  11.22.63,  STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS) IG: @ericasbreamcastSeth Caskey (GLOW,  SIREN,  DON'T LOOK DEEPER) IG: @sethcaskeyJason Kennedy (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES,  ELIZABETHTOWN) IG: @kennedycastingRamani Leah (BATES MOTEL,  11.22.63) IG: @topramaniBecky Silverman (CRIMINAL MINDS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, DAY ONE) IG: @bsvogue99Ryan Glorioso (Location Casting for LOOKING FOR ALASKA,  ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA,  13 REASONS WHY) IG: @rygloCara Chute Rosenbaum (THE MINDY PROJECT,  JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL,  AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON) IG: @ccrcastingMORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVE~~~~~~~Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A FREE virtual workshop with Risa & Steve.FIND THE PODCAST AS A ZOOMCAST VIDEO:  Championing Actors: A CD ZoomfestMAKE ART: The #BGBWorldMonologue Challenge!— Shoot a Monologue, Post on social, Share + Raise $!Have you heard the other episodes in Season 1? Make sure to listen NOW!

For today's special bonus episode of THE ACTING PODCAST, we gathered our BGB Master Teachers together for an important, frank discussion about coping during the time of the coronavirus, the necessity of creating space for community and artistry to happen, and how the Industry is already starting to shift throughout this as a result — and in many ways, for the better.Listen in! We hope this offers hope and heart, as it did for us, and as we connect on our shared experience as artists everywhere.Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!CHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.MAKE ART: The #BGBWorldMonologue Challenge!— Shoot a Monologue, Post on social, Share + Raise $!JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A FREE virtual workshop with Risa & Steve.MORE ON RISA        MORE ON STEVEOUR TEACHERSMeet us on Instagram and other social spaces where we hang out — with tons more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel, especially in this time of self-isolating + sheltering-in-place.@BGBStudio on IG + Twitter. @theBGBStudio on FB.And… If you're loving the Podcast, screenshot, post + tag @bgbstudio on IG!

Jem and Paige embark on the last leg of their BoJack journey, diving deep into the first episode of the final batch. The vibe is basically what you'd expect

To do something well, we must study the works of others who have already done it well. Here is a step-by-step exercise for studying a great scene.

In Sidenote, Opera San José director of marketing and development (and retired opera singer) Aaron St. Clair Nicholson sits down with members of the opera world about the work of putting a production on the stage. In this episode, Nicholson talks with Michael Shell, directing of OSJ's season opener, Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio. About Michael Shell: Michael Shell returns in the 2018-19 season to direct the company premiere of Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio. Previously, Mr. Shell received critical acclaim for his direction of OSJ’s West Coast premiere of Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell’s Silent Night and Puccini’s La bohème. He made his OSJ debut as stage director of Rossini’s The Italian Girl in Algiers in the 2014-15 season. Mr. Shell’s “visionary” and “masterful storytelling” is steadily leading him to be one of the most sought after directors in the United States. His “thoughtful and detailed score study” is shown in character development and relationships onstage as well as the complete visual world he creates. Shell has directed productions for Atlanta Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Michigan Opera Theater, Opera Omaha, Opera Tampa, Opera North, Virginia Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Wexford Festival Opera, and Opera Theatre of St. Louis. He made his international directing debut at the Wexford Festival Opera in 2010 with a production of “Winners,” by American composer Richard Wargo and returned the next fall to direct Double Trouble – Trouble in Tahiti & The Telephone. He has written and directed three cabarets, including All About Love and The Glamorous Life – A group therapy session for Opera Singers, both for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Shell holds a BM and MM in Music/Vocal Performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He was a Corbett Scholar at The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, as well as studying Acting and Scene Study on a school awarded scholarship at the internationally renowned H.B. Studios in NYC. He has been a guest faculty member at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Florida State University and Webster University, St. Louis, teaching Opera Workshop and directing Undergraduate Opera Workshop performances. In addition, he has been guest director at The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute, Oklahoma University and is a frequent guest director at Indiana University.

In this lesson, I (Phil Svitek) am doing something a little different - I'm going to share one of my favorite movie scenes and extrapolate the lesson I take away from it because movies are a beautiful tool that can move us & more importantly, they have the power to teach us about life. The movie I'm highlighting is Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront starring Marlon Brando. While it's primarily known for its famous “I coulda been a contender” scene, I am using a different scene from the movie to showcase. This movie holds such a precious spot in my heart because it teaches us not only the true meaning of helping others but to also believe in ourselves. After you check out this lesson I hope you're inspired to watch the full movie, whether it's your first time or you're just revisiting it. Let me know what you took away from the scene or the full movie (if you've seen it). PS: Next week I'm covering effectiveness vs efficiency! Full Transcript: https://philsvitek.com/scene-study-on-the-waterfront-marlon-brando/ Purchase On the Waterfront: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00003CXBU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00003CXBU&linkCode=as2&tag=philsvitek-20&linkId=38e0f4b51e2ff66f7cc7f5a1403d8213 On The Waterfront Script: http://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/onthewaterfront.html Margot Robbie Impersonation of Marlon Brando from On The Waterfront: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JquInPAxJfE Raging Bull Reference to On The Waterfront: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9mMBj-yFuE Apple Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-phil-svitek-podcast/id1211417581?mt=2 AfterBuzz Contact Page: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/contact-faq/#toggle-id-18 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd-Q6qZNFcQ9MJLXMMpSCJcjPAq-5lepX SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/phil-svitek Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGIwYWEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ac7WjgaGaIAmc4nEZJFIY Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/a-phil-svitek-podcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/phil-svitek Phil's Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek Juliet's Instagram: http://instagram.com/bonjourjuliet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia's oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we conduct a brief scene study. The scene chosen for this episode was Act 1, Scene 2 (Tom and Meg) from Michael Gow's Away. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future podcast.

Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents The Unproduced Table Read, a weekly Vodcast series featuring Hollywood's best unproduced pilot and movie scripts read by professional actors, accompanied exclusive writer interviews and insight! On today's very special UTR, we break the rules once again. Rather than reading unproduced work, we explore some of Hollywood's most iconic movie and TV scenes by reading them ourselves! We'll discuss what makes them legendary. From LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE to THE OFFICE , we're covering it all! Enjoy the show. Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcor

Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "So Now You Take My Breath Away" - Show #352, from Jan. 25, 2005 Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "The Retina of the Mind's Eye" - Show #342, from Nov. 23, 2004 Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Jonathan Pryce, Oscar Quitak, Harold Innocent, John Grillo, Ralph Nossek, David Gant, James Coyle (actors) - "Scene: Charges read to Sam" - Brazil [More screaming] Cowboy Junkies - "Sweet Jane" - The Trinity Session [Loop] David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Scene: That's why I only appear on television" - Videodrome [The television screen has become the retina of the mind's eye. That's why I refuse to appear on television, except on television. Soon, all of us will have special names. Names designed to cause the cathode ray tube to resonate.] Rick Prelinger - "Excerpts" - Panorama Ephemera [Feature-length collage film] Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Peter Vaughan, John Flanagan (actors) - "Scene: Opening, Mr. Helpmann on terrorist campaign" - Brazil Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Sheila Reid, Jonathan Pryce (actors) - "Scene: What have you done with his body?" - Brazil Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Kim Greist, Jonathan Pryce (actors) - "Scene:How many actual actual terrorists have you met?" - Brazil Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Michael Palin, Jonathan Pryce (actors) - "Scene: I got the right man" - Brazil [The wrong man was delivered to me as the right man. Was it my fault Mr. Buttle's heart condition didn't appear on Mr. Tuttle's file?] David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Scene: I had a brain tumor" - Videodrome [The battle for the mind of North America will be fought in the video arena.] - "The Odd Couple opening" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox - "Happy Days (extended non-TV version)" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 The Rembrants - "Friends Theme (instrumental)" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 Walt Disney - "Mickey Mouse March (Alma Matter Theme)" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 [with Jimmy Dodd & the Mouseketeers] Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Ian Richardson (actor) - "Scene: Welcome to the team, DZ-015!" - Brazil [You'll like it up here, send that back. We've got a crack team of are they kidding decision makers. Don't let Progress see those. Between you and me, Lowry, this no no department tell Records to get stuffed is about to be upgraded and ahhhhhhh, here we are: Your very own number on your very own door, and behind that door, your very own office. Congratulations, DZ-015, welcome to the team!] Bryce - "Bryce's show on WFMU June 26, 2004" Ken - "Identification" Zach Braff, director, writer, actor - "Scene: Family means people who miss the same imaginary place" - Garden State Ken - "Sometimes you're not listening" David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Therefore, television is reality, and reality is less than television" - Videodrome Brak - "I'm Forgettable" - The Brak Album [Pitch shifted] Bryce - "Bryce's show on WFMU June 26, 2004" Kim Kriswell - "You Can't Get a Man With a Gun" - Annie Get Your Gun Rick Prelinger - "Excerpt" - Panorama Ephemera Michel Gondry - "I'm So Tiny" - The Work of Director Michel Gondry Enya - "Eclipse" - Stars [3 copies] Phone caller - "Who is this? (It's Bob.)" Brak - "I'm Forgettable" - The Brak Album [Pitch shifted] David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Your reality is already half video hallucination" - Videodrome [Uncontrollable flesh] Harold Ramis (director, writer); Danny Rubin (writer); Bill Murray, Rick Ducommun (actors) - "Scene: I'm not going to live by their rules anymore" - Groundhog Day [I can see that, Phil.] Harold Ramis (director, writer); Danny Rubin (writer); Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray (actors) - "Scene: It's me, needle-head Ned!" - Groundhog Day [Pitch shifted. Am I right or am I right or am I right? Right, right, right.] Zach Braff, director, writer, actor; Peter Sarsgaard, Natalie Portman, actors - "Scene: Screaming into ditch" - Garden State [More screaming, with Simon & Garfunkel] Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "Excerpts from A Little Scream (of me)" - A Little Scream (of me) (11/9/04) Martha Coolidge (director); Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei (writers); Chas Jankel (music) - "Scene: Study scene freakout" - Real Genius [Song "Number One" in background. Even more screaming, 3 copies] Martha Coolidge (director); Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei (writers); Val Kilmer, Jon Gries (actors) - "Scene: Ice is nice!" - Real Genius [How did you do? I passed, but I failed! Then I'm happy and sad for you.] Martha Coolidge (director); Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei (writers); Tommy Swerdlow (actor) - "Scene: I guess it goes from God to Jerry to you to the cleaners" - Real Genius [...right, Ken? (T edited out)] Cowboy Junkies - "Sweet Jane" - The Trinity Session [Loop] Bryce Ken - "Ending" Drahomira Song Orchestra - "Argentine" https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/77541

Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "So Now You Take My Breath Away" - Show #352, from Jan. 25, 2005 Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "The Retina of the Mind's Eye" - Show #342, from Nov. 23, 2004 Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Jonathan Pryce, Oscar Quitak, Harold Innocent, John Grillo, Ralph Nossek, David Gant, James Coyle (actors) - "Scene: Charges read to Sam" - Brazil [More screaming] Cowboy Junkies - "Sweet Jane" - The Trinity Session [Loop] David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Scene: That's why I only appear on television" - Videodrome [The television screen has become the retina of the mind's eye. That's why I refuse to appear on television, except on television. Soon, all of us will have special names. Names designed to cause the cathode ray tube to resonate.] Rick Prelinger - "Excerpts" - Panorama Ephemera [Feature-length collage film] Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Peter Vaughan, John Flanagan (actors) - "Scene: Opening, Mr. Helpmann on terrorist campaign" - Brazil Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Sheila Reid, Jonathan Pryce (actors) - "Scene: What have you done with his body?" - Brazil Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Kim Greist, Jonathan Pryce (actors) - "Scene:How many actual actual terrorists have you met?" - Brazil Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Michael Palin, Jonathan Pryce (actors) - "Scene: I got the right man" - Brazil [The wrong man was delivered to me as the right man. Was it my fault Mr. Buttle's heart condition didn't appear on Mr. Tuttle's file?] David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Scene: I had a brain tumor" - Videodrome [The battle for the mind of North America will be fought in the video arena.] - "The Odd Couple opening" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox - "Happy Days (extended non-TV version)" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 The Rembrants - "Friends Theme (instrumental)" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 Walt Disney - "Mickey Mouse March (Alma Matter Theme)" - Classic TV shows Tape 6 [with Jimmy Dodd & the Mouseketeers] Terry Gilliam (director, writer); Charles McKeown, Tom Stoppard (writers); Ian Richardson (actor) - "Scene: Welcome to the team, DZ-015!" - Brazil [You'll like it up here, send that back. We've got a crack team of are they kidding decision makers. Don't let Progress see those. Between you and me, Lowry, this no no department tell Records to get stuffed is about to be upgraded and ahhhhhhh, here we are: Your very own number on your very own door, and behind that door, your very own office. Congratulations, DZ-015, welcome to the team!] Bryce - "Bryce's show on WFMU June 26, 2004" Ken - "Identification" Zach Braff, director, writer, actor - "Scene: Family means people who miss the same imaginary place" - Garden State Ken - "Sometimes you're not listening" David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Therefore, television is reality, and reality is less than television" - Videodrome Brak - "I'm Forgettable" - The Brak Album [Pitch shifted] Bryce - "Bryce's show on WFMU June 26, 2004" Kim Kriswell - "You Can't Get a Man With a Gun" - Annie Get Your Gun Rick Prelinger - "Excerpt" - Panorama Ephemera Michel Gondry - "I'm So Tiny" - The Work of Director Michel Gondry Enya - "Eclipse" - Stars [3 copies] Phone caller - "Who is this? (It's Bob.)" Brak - "I'm Forgettable" - The Brak Album [Pitch shifted] David Cronenberg (director, writer); Jack Creley, actor - "Your reality is already half video hallucination" - Videodrome [Uncontrollable flesh] Harold Ramis (director, writer); Danny Rubin (writer); Bill Murray, Rick Ducommun (actors) - "Scene: I'm not going to live by their rules anymore" - Groundhog Day [I can see that, Phil.] Harold Ramis (director, writer); Danny Rubin (writer); Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray (actors) - "Scene: It's me, needle-head Ned!" - Groundhog Day [Pitch shifted. Am I right or am I right or am I right? Right, right, right.] Zach Braff, director, writer, actor; Peter Sarsgaard, Natalie Portman, actors - "Scene: Screaming into ditch" - Garden State [More screaming, with Simon & Garfunkel] Ken's Last Ever Radio Extravaganza - "Excerpts from A Little Scream (of me)" - A Little Scream (of me) (11/9/04) Martha Coolidge (director); Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei (writers); Chas Jankel (music) - "Scene: Study scene freakout" - Real Genius [Song "Number One" in background. Even more screaming, 3 copies] Martha Coolidge (director); Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei (writers); Val Kilmer, Jon Gries (actors) - "Scene: Ice is nice!" - Real Genius [How did you do? I passed, but I failed! Then I'm happy and sad for you.] Martha Coolidge (director); Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei (writers); Tommy Swerdlow (actor) - "Scene: I guess it goes from God to Jerry to you to the cleaners" - Real Genius [...right, Ken? (T edited out)] Cowboy Junkies - "Sweet Jane" - The Trinity Session [Loop] Bryce Ken - "Ending" Drahomira Song Orchestra - "Argentine" http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/77541

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Reno native, and has created KidScape Production’s at the New York City Police Department /At-Risk Youth Division in 1999. She has attended Juilliard in New York City as well as Yale School of Drama in Connecticut. She had extensive coaching with Uta Hagen for over two years and continues practicing her craft even when not performing! Ms. Frank-Daniels focus is on reaching out to students on a national basis through KidScape Productions. KidScape Productions meets Common Core State Standards in Language Arts and cross-curricular literacy by developing students’ speaking, listening, and presenting skills; students also improve their body language and eye contact and other foundational skills. Mrs. Frank-Daniels’ passion is rooted in her commitment to sharing KidScape Productions and its effects on individual students by helping them discover and develop strategies for lifelong success. KidScape Productions KidScape Productions is a professional acting program for ages 3 and up; some of our opportunities include: Improvisation, Scene Study, Performances, On Camera Workshops and Events. Students are learning from a curriculum created at Juilliard in NYC and Yale School of Drama in CT. They strengthen important skills such as Self Esteem, Self Confidence and Presentation Skills. Ms. Frank-Daniels passion is rooted in her commitment to empowering people of all ages! Her main focus is on bringing out people’s personal best by giving them the tools to become more comfortable in every area of their lives. Her background in theater and performance brings a fresh approach to corporate teambuilding, giving participants engaging hands on approach to changing and strengthening patterns that immediately spill over into the workplace and beyond. Ms. Frank-Daniels attended Juilliard and Yale school of Drama as well as extensive coaching with Uta Hagen for over two years and is the founder of KidScape Productions.

MARTA DUBOIS – ACTRESS, MENTOR AND COACH FOR YOUNG ACTORS Marta is a professional actor and acting coach. She has been teaching in depth Scene Study for a number of years to many aspiring actors in Los Angeles. She is now the Acting Supervisor of Holy Wood Acting Studio.Marta DuBois (born 15 December 1952; age 63) is the actress who played the impostor Ardra in the Star Trek: The Next Generation fourth season episode "Devil's Due" in 1991.DuBois was born in David, Panama. She previously co-starred opposite Star Trek: The Motion Picture actor Stephen Collins and TNG guest-star Elizabeth Lindsey in the television series Tales of the Gold Monkey, which lasted only one season, airing from September 1982 through June 1983. She also had a recurring role on Magnum, P.I. and made guest appearances on such series as Hardcastle & McCormick (starring Brian Keith and Daniel Hugh Kelly in the title roles), The A-Team (with Dwight Schultz), L.A. Law (starring Corbin Bernsen and Larry Drake), Silk Stalkings, and Matlock.She made her film debut with a supporting role in the 1979 drama Boulevard Nights, which also featured the late John Fiedler in the cast. She followed this with roles in the films Dead Badge (1995, with Raymond Cruz, Leland Orser, and James B. Sikking) and Black Out (1996, opposite Brad Dourif, Brad Greenquist, and Jeremy Roberts). DuBois also appeared in the television movies Grace Kelly, opposite Salome Jens and William Schallert, and The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, with John Rhys-Davies.In 2000, she co-starred with Star Trek: Enterprise star Scott Bakula and Star Trek: Voyager star Robert Beltran in the romantic comedy Luminarias. Between 2005 and 2008, DuBois played Sergeant Roberta Hansen in ten McBride television movies opposite John Larroquette.More recently, she portrayed Dora in the television western Lone Rider (2008, with Mike Starr, Tom Schanley, and Jimmy Ortega) and had a guest role as Maria Cordero in the Law & Order: Los Angeles episode "Ballona Creek" (2010, with Patrick Fischler, Lisa Kaminir, Leonard Kelly-Young, Saxon Trainor, and Tom Virtue).

Listen in on a session of CRY HAVOC's scene study class "The Performance Only You Can Give" as Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie gives an overview of CRY HAVOC's approach to developing a dynamic, truthful, and highly actable performance. Part 1 of 3.

ACTOR STUDIO OWNER/TALENT MANAGER - (REPEAT SHOW) This week, we focus on our guest's from "IN THE MOMENT ACTING STUDIO" owned and operated by TOMMY YBARRA. The studio was created to help actors within the Inland Empire area. They provide a place for acting students to train, work on their craft as well as network with other actors. Many of their actors have appeared on major commercials, television shows, and feature films. Their classes teach the following: Performance for Television, Film, & Commercials, Audition Skills, Cold Reading, Camera Technique, Commercial Workshop, Scene Study, Script Analysis, Q&A's with Actors, Directors and Casting Directors. They offer classes for Kids, Teens, & Adults. Their monthly cost is $75.00 and classes are offered on Tuesday, Saturday, & Sunday. They are proud to announce their new internet radio show called "FRONT ROW." They feature Skits, interview Actors, Directors, Producers, & Casting Directors.

ACTOR STUDIO OWNER/TALENT MANAGER - This week, we focus on our guest's from "IN THE MOMENT ACTING STUDIO" owned and operated by TOMMY YBARRA. The studio was created to help actors within the Inland Empire area. They provide a place for acting students to train, work on their craft as well as network with other actors. Many of their actors have appeared on major commercials, television shows, and feature films. Their classes teach the following: Performance for Television, Film, & Commercials, Audition Skills, Cold Reading, Camera Technique, Commercial Workshop, Scene Study, Script Analysis, Q&A's with Actors, Directors and Casting Directors. They offer classes for Kids, Teens, & Adults. Their monthly cost is $75.00 and classes are offered on Tuesday, Saturday, & Sunday. They are proud to announce their new internet radio show called "FRONT ROW." They feature Skits, interview Actors, Directors, Producers, & Casting Directors.