As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, there is never a one-size-fits-all path to a successful acting career. The same can be said about most acting techniques: There isn’ta single method that works for everyone. The best acting coaches are those who empower their clients to ultimately be the creators of their own techniques.
One of the issues with being an actor is that you are often surrounded by other actors. It’s very akin to being in the trenches with other soldiers who all have limited intelligence of the situation at hand and are relying on ancient strategies of warfare along with lore and anecdotes of battle. Listening uncritically to the “advice” that other actors give is akin to giving up your power—something that is easy to do if you’re new to L.A. or NYC and are trying to get your start or tap into the larger acting community. Here’s why you should stop doing it.
1. It keeps you at the murky bottom. The murky bottom of the acting world is analogous to the celebrated ballet scene, “The Kingdom of the Shades.” This is a place where one’s very shadow can pose a threat to moving forward as this is often a fear-based environment and so much of the
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