Why Getting Through a Monologue is Hurting Your Acting
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Are you powering through monologues just to get them done? Feeling like you're surviving the scene instead of living through it?
In this episode, I dive deep into one fo the biggest traps early career actors fall into... performance survival mode. I'll show you how this common habit is silently sabotaging your ability to create truthful, emotionally connected work that grabs casting directors by the heart.
But more importantly... I'll give the game-changing Method Acting exercise that flips the script. This tool has helped countless actors get out of their heads, into the moment and create electric, present, character-driven performances.
We'll talk about:
π The mindset that keeps actors disconnected.
π― The #1 Method Acting tool to help you stop performing and start experiencing
π¬ Why presence and character immersion are what actually build acting careers
π« The big block in why many new and early career actors focus on surviving the scene and how to plug into your acting insticnts instead
Want to go deeper?
π Take the free "What Type of Actor Are You?" quiz to uncover your personal acting strengths and blindspots HERE
And if you're ready for serious growth, apply for the Summer 10-Week Method Acting Programme: Objects of Attention.
π It only runs every 4 years and is packed with the tools A-list actors use to build unforgettable performances. Check it out HERE
If you're tired of fake acting, this episode is a must-listen.
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