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 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
Posted on July 26, 2020
by Aris Federman
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Pulp Fiction, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, The Godfather. What do they have in common? They all started with good ideas. They’re imaginative. So how can I stimulate my own imagination? Where do good ideas come from? Creativity is a muscle and the… Continue Reading “Where Do Ideas Come From? Stimulating Imagination”
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Vulnerability on stage is essential as an actor. It acts as an entry point for the audience into the character and the events of the play. It’s compelling and it’s honest. It’s also difficult. Over the course of my studies in college, many of… Continue Reading “Vulnerability In Acting”
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Like many others, I find myself in the throws of finals week- envying my friends who are already on summer vacation. As the assignments stack up, so does the amount I had/have to memorize (especially for my performance classes). One piece in particular was… Continue Reading “Memorizing Efficiently- Monologues, Scenes, Songs”
Category: acting, Advice, theatreTags: acting, Aris Federman, college, Finals Week, How to Memorize Quickly, Jabberwocky, Memorize Efficiently, Memorize Quickly, Memorizing, Memorizing Efficiently- Monologues, Memphattan, Monologues, Romeo and Juliet, self help, Songs, The Nightmare Song, theatre
Posted on April 21, 2020
by Aris Federman
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I recently had someone reach out to me, saying that they enjoyed the blog (thank you!) and that they would like to hear more about what I have learned in regards to acting and the theater industry as a whole. I am still a… Continue Reading “Auditioning- Things To Keep In Mind”
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