As performers, acting school, acting class, or an acting academy has been a way of life for most of us. Whether you’ve soared through the ranks at the illustrious Juilliard School of Performing Arts or you’ve gradually become an amazing performer through private coaching or local theater, there’s one thing many actors never think of when it comes to an acting teacher: your life.
Yes, your life is your greatest acting teacher.
When we take a closer look at acting, we can come to the conclusion that it’s all about being an expert at human awareness. One of the greatest learning opportunities of my career was when a director told me, “Be you! I want you to completely be yourself on camera, nothing else.” He was basically telling me to pull from my life experience and use it in my performance without holding anything back.
This simple tweak created such a sustainable level of comfort in my character throughout the entire film that I shared it every chance I get—I’m certain it can do the exact same for you in whatever roles you find yourself in.
Take a moment to think about your life and all the things you’ve encountered. As actors, one of our greatest strengths is the struggle
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