Acting? Ep. 21 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: POSTURE, DESCRIPTORS & ACTION

Acting? Ep.23 TAYLOR'S THEATRE DEBUT IN LONDON

Taylor joins us as a guest for this week’s episode. Longtime listener and Actor’s Lab fellow, we discussed her unique introduction to stage acting. We talk about why RDJ is her acting inspiration and if she’ll ever move again for the craft. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VILLIAN MONOLOGUE?? Tell us below!! Timestamps: 00:29 We have a guest! 01:21 Conversations With Friends Except It’s Podcasts  2:57 A. Idle Book Reviews [https://www.youtube.com/@aidlebookreviews] 06:55 Why It’s Never Too Late   11:28 Sword Fighting Yoga?   14:10 All Roads Lead Back To Shakespeare 17:16 What Happened In London?  22:56 Onstage vs Onscreen 27:16 Who’s Dr. Flops?  35:55 Taylor’s Been All Over  41:13 Robert Downey Jr. Hype 45:52 Performance of The Week  57:05 Closing Thoughts: Stage Names  Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/actingquestionmarkpodcast?igsh=MTh0aDNjc3hldXMzdA==]  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark [https://www.tiktok.com/@actingquestionmark?_r=1&_t=ZT-92WZIZq9Lo5] YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://youtube.com/@actingquestionmarkpodcast?si=Ux9d2eLplq2BT_Z2]

Acting? Ep. 22 NO SMALL ROLES

This week is all about opportunity! Alicia’s been having fun rehearsing for an episodic series. Btw, put some RESPECK on background actors! We discuss the importance of reactions with no dialogue and communication styles of different directors. Why did Alicia end the episode crying? You’ll have to watch it all to find out!! EPISODE TAKEAWAY “If you eventually want to get paid for [acting] you have to act like you’re there to do the job even when there’s no paycheck” - Alicia Timestamps: 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Fraud?! 06:54 How Did T’s Performance Go?  11:37 Much Ado About A Cue  13:45 An Actor’s Responsibility  23:04 A Bit About Directors  30:12 There Are No Small Roles 39:25 Show Up For The Job You Want 42:16 Performance Of The Week  53:10 Closing Thoughts: We’re In Our Feelings Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/actingquestionmarkpodcast?igsh=MTh0aDNjc3hldXMzdA==]  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark [https://www.tiktok.com/@actingquestionmark?_r=1&_t=ZT-92WZIZq9Lo5] YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://youtube.com/@actingquestionmarkpodcast?si=Ux9d2eLplq2BT_Z2]

Acting? Ep. 21 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: POSTURE, DESCRIPTORS & ACTION

Days before her performance as Caroline LeCount, T talks about the last minute prep during tech week. The elaborate costumes for the character heavily influenced her posture (totally a good thing btw). Next we get into character development techniques. Alicia looks for the key descriptive words in the script to influence her character’s actions. She gives an example with a scene from ‘Queen and Slim’ that she did in class recently. Performances of the Week include ‘Far & Away’ and ‘Ordeal by Innocence’. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Alicia’s Sick  03:29 Theatre Life: Adaptability and Nerves 14:25 Staying Present In A Scene  19:03 Rehearsal Update  22:35 Let’s Get Technical  28:04 Why Character Backstories Matter  36:38 T’s Can Finally Get Her Nails Done  37:39 Performance Of The Week 42:49 Twilight Mentioned!! 53:09 BritBox Should Sponsor Us  57:04 Closing Thoughts: Physical Media Supremacy Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

AN ACTOR’S CURRICULUM Acting? Ep. 20

What does an actor do when they don’t have something booked? Maybe they read pilot scripts, maybe they attend class, maybe they audition for whatever they can. In the end, they stay BUSY with the work of an actor! This week T talks about stretching her skill with a Shakespeare monologue. Alicia discusses the perfection of writing in old Hollywood films. Closing out with Performances of the Week from the WWE & Double Indemnity. Hope you’ve seen ‘You Me & Tuscany’! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Alicia Threw Her Back Out 03:06 T’s Secret Audition and Getting Comfortable 10:48 Giving Yourself Feedback   13:45 The Actors Toolbag and Locking In 16:45 T’s Monologue About Monologues 19:42 It Was Snails 20:35 When Comedy Is More Truthful 26:42 Chatting About Monologue’s Cont. 30:07 Keep Showing Up 36:02 Building Your Own Curriculum 40:35 Performance Of The Week: WWE? 48:15 Closing Thoughts Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/actingquestionmarkpodcast?igsh=MTh0aDNjc3hldXMzdA==]  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark [https://www.tiktok.com/@actingquestionmark?_r=1&_t=ZT-92WZIZq9Lo5] YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://youtube.com/@actingquestionmarkpodcast?si=Ux9d2eLplq2BT_Z2]

LET'S TALK ABOUT LYING - ACTING? Ep. 19

Liar liar pants on fire! On this week’s episode, we chat about the ethics of lying to try and land the role.  But first we touch on the Q&A Alicia attended with Talent Agent Nicole Allman from Reinhard Talent and Model Agency. T has questions! Then we dive into our discussion with the question: When it comes to lying on your resume, is it a clever job hack or a career unaliving? Listen as we discuss the importance of having integrity and the consequences of telling a little white lie.  00:00:00 Intro 00:00:29 Weekly Check-In: Talent Agents? 00:08:59 Mia Goth Said What?  00:14:45 The Consequences Of Lying   00:19:46 The Ethics Of It All  00:22:31 It’s A Respect Thing  00:25:13 Authenticity vs Performance  00:29:49 Having Integrity  00:32:18 Performance Of The Week  00:38:23 Closing Thoughts Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/actingquestionmarkpodcast?igsh=MTh0aDNjc3hldXMzdA==]  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark [https://www.tiktok.com/@actingquestionmark?_r=1&_t=ZT-92WZIZq9Lo5] YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast [https://youtube.com/@actingquestionmarkpodcast?si=Ux9d2eLplq2BT_Z2]