At The Ready

At The Ready

• Monday NOV 12th • Fully Engaged • Improvised Scene Work “It’s being so aware of the other person that, even if you have your back to them, you’re observing them. It’s letting everything about them affect you; not just their words, but also their tone of voice,...
What Scares You?

What Scares You?

Commitment. Know the difference in your body. Not 80%. not 90%. But 100% plus. Improvised Scene Work, Monday Oct 30th  “It sounds like magic or something corny but really the determinant, instead of talking about ‘staying in character’ should be...
Whoa! It’s been a while

Whoa! It’s been a while

So….you know, auditions, a web-series supporting role, rejections, new students, encouragements, loss, love and life in all its manifestations in-between. Always an improvisation. Writer/Director Michael Cross’ SECOND NATURE theatrical premiere was at Ark...
Being Bold is BASIC

Being Bold is BASIC

• Mondays IN OCTOBER  •  Bold • Authentic • Spontaneous • Intelligent • Committed • “Acting represents all that human beings experience, and if you want it to be ‘nice,’ you will never be a serious communicator of the human experience.” –...
Okay, I’ll Come Out To Play

Okay, I’ll Come Out To Play

• Monday SEPTEMBER 25th • Be Brave • Be Bold •   Lean out. Listen so you will see more. Make choices that surprise you. “Truly listening and being affected by what you hear propels you forward to all of your next moments and adds to the peeling of the onion of...