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Acting without the Drama

by Acting without the Drama

Acting without the Drama delves into the practical ways that actors can approach the craft of acting in order to create magic in their performances.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 26: Consonants, Part 1

    In this episode, we go through some of the consonants using IPA.

  2. Episode 25: Advanced Vocal Exercises

    How's that voice coming along? Feel like some advanced vocal exercises? Ready or not, here they come!

  3. Episode 24: Diphthongs

    This week we move on to combining vowel sounds. Woohoo!

  4. Episode 23: Fun with Dialects

    We've been working hard, so now it's time to have some fun!

  5. Episode 22: Back Vowels

    So, the last two weeks, we talked about front vowels. Today, we tackle the back vowels!

  6. Episode 21: Clarification of Front Vowels

    Got some feedback that I went too quickly & could've explained better during the last podcast. I hope this clears things up! :)

  7. Episode 20: Standard American Speech--Front Vowels

    This week we're learning Standard American Speech, using the specificity of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Find the chart here: http://web.uvic.ca/ling/resources/ipa/charts/IPAlab/IPAlab.htm

  8. Episode 19: Intermediate Vocal Exercises

    This week, we up the ante a little bit as far as your vocal development is concerned. Have fun!

  9. Episode 18: Beginning Vocal Exercises

    This week is all about jump-starting your natural voice. Step in and have fun!

  10. Episode 17: Tension Release Exercise

    For this episode, I teach you how to release habitual tension from your bodies. The release of tension will allow your natural voice to surface. In addition, your presence will increase.

  11. Episode 16: Intro to Voice

    We're taking some time this week to talk about one of an actor's most important tools: the voice!

  12. Episode 15: Marketing--The Reel

    The major focus of this episode is putting together a demo reel, with some ideas for marketing ourselves "on the cheap".

  13. Episode 14: Marketing--The Headshot & Resume

    Getting a great headshot and constructing a solid resume are the topics for this week's podcast. Next week? The reel!

  14. Episode 13: My Demo Reel

    This week's episode isn't really an episode. It's my reel. I wanted everyone to have a chance to see it, so that we could talk about marketing more in depth next week.

  15. Episode 12 Movement Part 2

    Animal imagery and physical tasks are the focus of this second part episode dealing with movement. Don't just listen. Do it! :)

  16. Episode 11: Movement Part 1

    Working with Laban's Eight Efforts and getting our performances into our bodies is the point of this week's podcast episode. Have fun!

  17. Episode 10: Script Analysis

    Learning how to view our performance over the length of a full script is the thrust of this week's podcast.

  18. Episode 9: Performing Heightened Text

    Last week we talked about perspective & historical context. This week, we talk PERFORMANCE!

  19. Episode 8: Heightened Text

    Identifying and deciphering "elevated" or "non-realistic" dialogue is the thrust of this week's podcast. Shakespeare, anyone?

  20. Episode 7: Putting It All Together

    Integrating everything is the focus of this week's podcast. It's not enough to know all the pieces. We need to put that jigsaw together!

  21. Episode 6: Monologues

    Putting what we've learned and putting it into practice is what this episode's all about. And there's HOMEWORK!

  22. Episode 5: The Director's Perspective

    This week I interview Carolyn McCray, Director/Writer/Producer, to get her valuable insights on what she looks for in an actor.

  23. Episode 4, Commitment

    Committing to our acting choices, committing to our craft, committing to our standards. This podcast episode is all about our commitment issues! :)

  24. Episode 3, Communication Part 2, Internal Obstacles & Actions

    More acting craft this week: internal obstacles keep us human & actions drive the car.

  25. Episode 2, Communication Part 1: Conflict & Objectives

    Two of the most important elements of building a performace? Finding and clarifying conflict and identifying our character's objective. Enjoy!

  26. Episode 1, Connection

    Connection is what good acting is based on. In this podcast, we talk about the "magic" that connection creates.

  27. Introduction to Acting without the Drama

    Welcome to my podcast! This week, I tell you all about who I am, where I come from and what some of my thoughts on acting are. Hope you enjoy!

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Acting without the Drama delves into the practical ways that actors can approach the craft of acting in order to create magic in their performances.

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