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Make no mistake: You are your work. The audition is a transaction in which you are an equal. Your point of view is valid. If it wasn’t, you wouldn't be in that room. Your first duty is not to please…

A young student of mine had difficulty starting scenes. He seemed unable to invest and explode into a scene when it was called for. He was indecisive and afraid to make a choice in fear of a wrong move. He…

"Witnessing greatness does not make you great. Only by 'experiencing' greatness can you truly have your own barometer for it. At the end of the day, real talent is real, funny is funny, great is great and the rest sorts…

Has anyone told you how well you’ve done? How strong you’ve been? Because it’s true. Under circumstances you could never have foreseen or prepared for, you have coped. Coping is an underrated word. It means that you’ve handled, you’ve endured,…

When I was just twenty-seven years old, I felt called to teach other actors what teachers had instilled in me. I'm now forty years old and don't plan on slowing down anytime soon! My teaching is about exploring possibilities: in…

Honesty & Authenticity…. 'Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty’. The state of being whole, entire, and authentic. To lead with kindness and transparency with respect...' It's your career- it doesn't get more personal than that!…

"Winter, 2021 A natural cycle of saying goodbye to the year and preparing for the new. So, let me share a few words on what I've discovered this past year: When you feel far away from where you want to…

The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” Congratulations Natalia Leigh for this exciting advancement for NL Acting Studio! Natalia continues to push hard and go above and beyond to…

"To do effective scene work, the story comes out of a relationship and is largely determined by its level of intimacy. It’s in these situations where you really get to see how awkward you can become. Your ability to exercise…

Hope is the spring of all seasons within you. Hope is not just a fleeting moment or a temporary feeling that "things will get better". It's a foundation for a lifestyle that reflects everything you do and everything you are.…