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Blair Underwood shares how to bring characters alive on stage, film and TV.
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Ever wonder how the world's most talented actors bring a character to life with such depth and soul? In this insightful conversation with Blair Underwood, we dive deep into the craft of acting, the importance of theater training, and the delicate balance between directing and performing.
A director who understands acting has a massive advantage in storytelling. We discuss why it is often counterproductive to tell an actor exactly HOW to do their job and why the focus should always remain on the WHAT or the result of the scene. As the legendary Keenan Ivory Wayans once shared…
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