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True character gives freedom

True Character gives freedom   There is never the right clothes for a character. There is never the right way to say it for a character. There isn't one way to do anything. Life can be done millions of different ways.   I can use the words I love you and mean hundreds of different things because of my intention.  The content is simple.  You get the words you have to say straight … [Read more...] about True character gives freedom

Keeping the scene new – Question from a stage actor.

Question from a stage actor. I saw your post on making the lines new to you every time.  What would you recommend if you are in a play? You have been rehearsing everyday and your performance will be a lot of days. How do you keep it new? Do you just think of your objective, goal, and obstacle. With changing your tactic? How do you keep your lines … [Read more...] about Keeping the scene new – Question from a stage actor.

Morning Mash up – Don’t prepare emotional choices

Don't prepare your emotions You can't know how to react in a scene until you have truly been affected by what you heard, seen, or felt.  Do not prepare your emotional choices.  There should not be an emotional choice.  Emotions can not be prepared and locked before you start.  You can only do and be.  You must always be actively present.  It is the only way to hear and feel the moment to moment … [Read more...] about Morning Mash up – Don’t prepare emotional choices

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Find your flow—and stay in it. Comparison will e Find your flow—and stay in it.
Comparison will either steal your focus or fuel your fire.
Anything in life can be your reason to give up… or double down.

Which POV do you choose?

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Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife, best frien Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife, best friend, and ride or die—though hopefully it never comes to that 🤷🏻‍♂️.

15 years ago today, we said “I do.” Michelle’s came out more like a question, but in her defense, our priest had a speech impediment.

Life isn’t always what you expect. It can get hard. But when you’ve got someone you love and trust by your side, nothing life throws at you really matters.

Every bit of pain or pleasure is better with you next to me. I love you, Mich. And I look forward to every tomorrow with you and our little psycho ❤️❤️❤️
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No. You don’t have to have acting class to succ No.  You don’t have to have acting class to succeed….. BUT…. Acting class isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s where you sharpen your craft, learn a shared vocabulary, and build skills to speak the same language as your peers. Even if you think you don’t need it, having a strong foundation ensures you’re ready to bring your best to any role. 🎭✨ Let’s keep growing together! 
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AI is getting scary good. But here’s the thing — we already couldn’t tell what was real. Now it’s about to get even messier.
Be cautious. Don’t send money just because a voice or face looks familiar. Don’t trust every headline. Don’t click every link.
The world’s about to get wacky — keep your eyes open and your instincts sharper. 🧠⚡️

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