Posted on August 24, 2020
by Aris Federman
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During the school year, I live in an apartment with three friends. We’re all acting majors and we all possess distinctly different personalities. It’s an incredibly unique space that we share and I’ve affectionately named it The Citadel (a name that has not yet… Continue Reading “Saying Vs. Doing: Following Through On Best Laid Plans”
Category: Advice, UncategorizedTags: achieve, Aris Federman, fear of failure, following through, goals, Memphattan, motivation, Saying Vs. Doing: Following Through On Best Laid Plans, self help, self improvement, success
Posted on August 17, 2020
by Aris Federman
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I’m about as left-brained as they come. I’m a numbers guy. I’m not creative. I’ve encountered a good few folks with the ‘creative vacancy’ mindset and, without fail, I’m always perplexed by it. It’s no secret that there is a healthy portion of the… Continue Reading “You’re More Creative Than You Think: The Myth of Left Brain”
Category: Advice, Art, passionTags: acting, Aris Federman, Art, creative thinking, creativity, empowerment, History, How to be creative, Impro, Keith Johnstone, left brain, Memphattan, painting, psychology, right brain, self help, self improvement, Why people think they are not creative
Posted on August 11, 2020
by Aris Federman
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This post is a bit late as I have been journeying from Memphis back to NYC. I survived the plane ride and have officially settled back into my apartment. Large transitions like this are not typically easy, both logistically and emotionally, so I figured… Continue Reading “Adapting To Change: Finding Stability During Transition”
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Posted on August 3, 2020
by Aris Federman
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In little over a week, I’ll be making my tentative, facemasked return to New York City– resuming University in a Covid-19 world. The pandemic has shifted what it means to get an Acting degree and while I’m thankful for the hybrid, somewhat in-person class… Continue Reading “Designing, Directing, and Disney: An Artistic Discussion With Kennon Cliche”
Category: acting, Art, passion, theatreTags: acting, Aris Federman, Art, art debate, artistic expression, creation, debate, Designing, devised theatre, Directing, disney, Gov School For the arts, GSFTA, how to, interview, Kennon Cliche, Marvel, Memphattan, New York City, theatre, theatre making
