Tag: Aris Federman
Posted on October 2, 2020
by Aris Federman
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The world is unpredictable and chaos is rampant. In order to thrive, we have to remain adaptable and nimble. How? The answer lies in improv. Let’s set the scene: It’s your birthday and some close friends are out having a few drinks when you… Continue Reading “‘Yes And’ Adaptability And Gratitude For The Improv Of Life”
Category: AdviceTags: 'YES AND' ADAPTABILITY AND GRATITUDE FOR THE IMPROV OF LIFE, adaptability, Adapting to change, affirmations, Aris Federman, dealing with change, how to, Improv, perspective, self help, self improvement, Yes And
Posted on September 3, 2020
by Aris Federman
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I almost set my apartment on fire last night. I should probably provide some context. I’ve been very busy lately. With Zoom University in full swing, my plate is so full you’d think it was Thanksgiving. Schedule? Packed Body? Fatigued Brain? Missing ($30 dollar… Continue Reading “The Little Things: Appreciating Tiny Blessings”
Category: AdviceTags: Advice, Aris Federman, college, glass half full, How to cope with stress, meditation, Memphattan, New York City, self help, self improvement, Stress, The Bright Side, The little things, THE LITTLE THINGS: APPRECIATING TINY BLESSINGS
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
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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
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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”
Category: Advice, Art, passionTags: acting, Aris Federman, creativity, how to, how to come up with good ideas, ideas, imagination, Impro, Judy Blume, Kieth Johnstone, Memphattan, painting, short films, Where Do Ideas Come From? Stimulating Imagination, writing, writing a story
Posted on July 18, 2020
by Aris Federman
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A gorilla fighting a man on a jet-pack. That’s what I saw this morning when I looked up at the clouds. It was a sight to behold and I regret not taking a picture of the epic, cumulonimbus clash. I wasn’t the only one… Continue Reading “Does The Artist’s Intention Matter? A Debate About Creation”
Category: Art, UncategorizedTags: abstract art, Aris Federman, Art, art discussion, artistic conversation, artistic discussion, books, create, creation, debate, deep thinking, discussion, Does Artist Intention Matter, films, how to, lit, literature, Memphattan, movies, painting, philosophy, philosophy of art, subjective art, theatre, Vincent van Gogh, William Federman
Posted on July 11, 2020
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Theatre companies have been thrown into chaos amidst Covid-19. In the face of this pandemic, though, many of them have shown inspiring resilience and ingenuity. One of these companies is The Playthings Theatre. The Playthings Theatre is an intimate theatre company based in Midtown… Continue Reading “A Pandemic’s Impact On Theatre: An Interview With Jason Brubaker”
Category: acting, theatreTags: Aris Federman, arts, Covid-19, Intimate theatre, Jason Brubaker, LGBTQ, LGBTQ theatre, Memphattan, New York City, New York theatre, off-broadway theatre, pandemic, Playthings, Playthings Theatre, theatre
Posted on July 5, 2020
by Aris Federman
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I’m going to show you a picture… At a Modern Art gallery in San Francisco, a teenager left a pair of glasses on the floor as a bit of lighthearted, ironic fun. What happened next is the interesting part. Museum patrons who crossed paths… Continue Reading “What Counts As Art?”
Category: passion, UncategorizedTags: Aris Federman, Art, art debate, art definition, art forms, artistic mediums, cooking, Film, literature, Memphattan, modern art, painting, theater, theatre of cruelty, video games, visual art, What Counts As Art?, what is art