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”
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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”
Category: acting, theatreTags: acting, acting advice, Acting for stage, Aris Federman, BFA in Acting, Helen Mirren MasterClass, honest in art, honesty in acting, Impro, Keith Johnstone, Memphattan, physical tension, self-editing, theater, Vulnerability in Acting, Vulnerability On Stage