Dearing Acting Studio Podcast

Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast. Today’s episode dives into one of the most overlooked skills in both acting and life: being accountable for every word you say. In improv, one careless line can completely derail a scene. The same is true in real life. We often talk to fill silence, react to thoughts that aren’t even true, and say things we wish we could take back—but can’t. In this episode, Matthew Dearing and Joey Sweeney break down a simple but powerful framework used in acting class: How to “fill the box” with better options before you speak. How to filter your thoughts through what’s actually true. Why saying less often gives you more control. And how your words shape the reality you’re living in If you’ve ever said something and immediately regretted it… this episode is for you. Master your life through the craft of acting.

After a five-year pause, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast is back. In this return episode, Matthew Dearing and Joey Sweeney sit down for an honest conversation about why the podcast stopped, what changed during the break, and how growth often comes from the seasons we did not expect. This episode is about more than catching up. It is a real-world conversation about personal growth, faith, leadership, mindset, and the people we allow to speak into our lives. Matt and Joey reflect on the importance of choosing your influences wisely, knowing who to listen to, and being careful about where you go for advice, encouragement, and direction. Whether you are an actor, artist, entrepreneur, student, parent, or simply someone trying to grow, this conversation is a reminder that who you surround yourself with matters. The voices you trust shape your choices, your confidence, your relationships, and ultimately the person you are becoming. Welcome back to the podcast. We are grateful to be on the mic again.

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Love Box Welcome back for our Third episode of the Chaos Comedy Podcast! Today's hosts are Matt Seybert, Raymond Epps, Saya Luke, Vicki Sweeney and Corin Friese! The Chaos Podcast is a short improv comedy play through the microphone. The improvisers take a play title and go into a 10 - 15 minute set. Check out our monthly shows at: www.lighthousetheater.org If you're interested in joining the troupe, check out our classes at: www.dearingstudio.com

Scream Fest Welcome back for our second episode of the Chaos Comedy Podcast! Today's hosts are Dakota George, Raymond Epps, Saya Luke, and Corin Friese! The Chaos Podcast is a short improv comedy play through the microphone. The improvisers take a play title and go into a 10 - 15 minute set. Check out our monthly shows at: www.lighthousetheater.org If you're interested in joining the troupe, check out our classes at: www.dearingstudio.com

Our first episode of the Chaos Comedy Podcast! Today's hosts are Dakota George, Matt Seybert, Saya Luke, and Gloria Tejeda! The Chaos Podcast is a short improv comedy play through the microphone. The improvisers take a play title and go into a 10 - 15 minute set. Check out our monthly shows at: www.lighthousetheater.org If you're interested in joining the troupe, check out our classes at: www.dearingstudio.com

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt season 2! Today we're going to talk about play. Our Segments today are: 1) You gotta know you so you can treat you right 2) Give yourself permission to have fun and be loved 3) Protect with a list of things that are safe and fun

Welcome back to Another Episode of Mornings with Matt Season 2! Today we are going to talk about PATIENCE. God says many times in the bible, "Trust in my timing". The road block we all run into is losing our patience and faith in this statement. If we let go of control, Trust, and Listen, the holy spirit will guide us. Todays Sections are: 1) Patience is an Inside Job 2) Patience is Hard! 3) Patience is a key element for success.

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt season 2. Today our focus is how to block out the negative. We will be bringing on our first guest for season 2, Madison Taylor. Madison is a teenager, competitive dancer, competitive cheerleader and social media influencer. Todays segments are: 1) Guest interview with teen influencer Madison Taylor 2) 2) The many ways that negativity finds a way to attack 3) 3) How to block out the negativity.

Get off the Emotional Rollercoaster Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt season 2. Today our focus is how to be led by spirit instead of emotion. Diving too deep into emotions can lead us down an unsteady path if we aren't careful. When we make decisions based on what we're feeling instead of hyper-analyzing, you'll find that often times you aren't "proud" of the way you reacted. Todays segments are: 1) Understand feelings and emotions by getting to the root 2) Using Emotional Truth as an actor 3) Get off the emotional rollercoaster

Every Action has an Equal Opposite Reaction Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt season 2. Todays topic goes to the core principal of what I do today shapes who I am a year from now. This goes both positive and negative depending on what actions and decisions you're making. Todays Segments are: 1 ) The Butterfly Effect. Every little thing you do... Matters! 2) Do what is hard and your life will be easy. Do what is easy and your life will be hard. 3) Take accountability for the life you have now Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Be Un-Shakeable Good Morning and welcome back to Mornings with Matt season 2! Todays topic is "Be Un-Shakeable". Think of yourself like a tree. Each of us has deep connected roots in the universe. In times like right now, it's important to remember the power we possess. Our spirit cannot be defined, however it's a powerful tool in our belt. Today we will talk about ways to stay grounded and calm during the storm! Todays sections are: 1) What does it mean to be un-shakeable? 2) Being un-shakeable in business. 3) Being un-shakeable in Acting.

We're at War - Mornings with Matt: Season 2: Episode 3 Welcome back to Mornings with Matt Season 2 "We're at War" right now in our society and around the world. The "War" is external and in our face but it's also deep within each of us. The battle from within always has been and always will be a part of the human experience. This year especially as people have been forced into isolation in the spirit of fear it can be easy to feel as if the negativity will never end. Now more than ever, it's important that we slow down and take the time to gain control of our own minds! Today's episode breakdown: 1) What are the signs that a Great War is upon us? 2) Is hope lost? What does history tell us? 3) Is there anything we can do? How can we fight this battle?

Define your Fear - Mornings with Matt: Season 2: Episode 2 Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast Season 2! Our topic today is, "Define your Fear". Right now the world is in a blanket of fear. There is a sense of unease among everyone. Matt talked openly about it in our classes last night and elaborated on this episode. This podcast was broken into 4 sections based on our topic: SHOW OPEN: Why fear exists and what is God's role in our lives as we experience fear. Section 1: Honest assessment of how each of us personally reacts in the face of fear. Section 2: Allowing ourselves to experience life and experiment with fear for the sake of exponential growth. Section 3: Acting lessons on fear and exercises we use to overcome anxiety instantly. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

What are your Goals? Mornings with Matt: SEASON 2 LAUNCH 2021 Hello Everyone, thanks for joining us for the season two launch of "Mornings with Matt" the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast We've been planning and anticipating the release of our new format and we're SO EXCITED to be back!!! Today we are going to talk about what your goals are headed into the new year. We will break down how to make sustainable goals in all areas of your life. We all know that new years resolutions have turned into a joke because the majority of people forget their promises to themselves before the month is over! Our hope is to leave you informed and inspired, ready to challenge yourself at the highest level walking into the year. Thanks for tuning in, we look forward to an awesome launch of the Morning show 2021. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

The Power of Momentum: Mornings with Matt Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today Joey Sweeney is hosting in place of Matt, talking about the Power of Momentum. What is Momentum? Momentum is almost like faith. You can choose to believe in it's impact or not, but either way it is present. In life you can have positive momentum OR negative momentum. Like most things, it goes both ways. Positive momentum sets you on a path to continue achieving your future goals. Negative momentum starts with a "stalling out" period that leaves you at a stand still. Over time you start to regress backwards until you shift back into progression. The true key is to say aware that your life is a pendulum. At any moment you can shift backwards or forwards depending on the choices you are making. Our Values Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Mornings with Matt is live at 7:00am MST Monday through Saturday. Our goal is to inspire, motivate, and spread light driven content to the planet. To check out the video of this episode, and tune in LIVE for future episides click here!

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today we have special guest Elizabeth Selby on to talk about Recovering from an emotional shoot as an actress. An actors mindset is the key to future success. Having the right perspective will help you to find success in this industry. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today we have special guest Gigi Sabilla on to talk about Commercial Acting. Matt and Brian give our listeners some tips and tricks for how to continue progressing forward in your skillset with commercials. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today we have special guest Matt Englehart, Acting Agent with FORD Robert Black Agency in Arizona on to talk about the acting industry during a pandemic. Matt gives insight to how this situation can greatly help actors, while also acknowledging the massive impact felt throughout the industry. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today we have special guest Angie Seger Jones, an acting agent with Signature models and talent agency in Arizona on to talk about the acting industry from an agents perspective. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another episode of Mornings with Matt, the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today we have special guest Tyla Harris on to talk about rising up in the acting industry. Tyla is a main character on ABS's "For Life" as Jasmin Wallace. She is more than just an actress, she's also president of a championship-winning policy debate team, leader in an all-girl volunteer group, an active BETA club member, and she works with the Saving Our Daughters Organization. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another mornings with matt podcast. Today we have special guest Actor and acting coach, Joe Flowers on the show to talk about what makes a good audition. Joe is a theater teacher at shadow mountain high school and paradise valley community college. He has been acting for twenty years with the leighton agency, and is one of the best auditioners we've seen come in to PHX casting. Mornings with matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another episode of the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today our team talks about personal finance for actors with a trip down memory lane with matt. We have special guest, financial advisor Joe Laux on with us to talk about an actors budget. Our values are Passion, Love, Mastery and we believe in not just making better actors, but better people! Mornings with matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another mornings with matt podcast. Today Today the team talks about not being limited by your age. Mornings with matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Welcome back to another mornings with Matt podcast. Today we have Brian and Joey on with Matt taking a trip back to when Joey started. Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth.

Being Natural when Delivering your Lines Welcome back to another Mornings with Matt podcast. Today we have special guest Chris Manola on to talk about strategies and tactics to help actors with their line delivery. Chris has been a student since June of 2019. She has a ton of wisdom and acting is a new journey for her. She was a strong woman in the real estate business for most of her life, and has decided to once again challenge herself to become a student. Her personal development and acting journey in the short time she's been here it truly extraordinary! Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review and reach out if you'd be intereseted in being on the show yourself! :)

The Definition of Positivity Welcome back to another Mornings with Matt podcast. Today we have special guest Danielle Parker on to talk about remaining positive and pushing forward no matter what stands in the way. Danielle is an extremely successful high school teacher. She is an extremely positive light in our studio, and has been focusing on mastery since she started classes in January of 2018. Mornings with Matt is a morning motivation talk show that was created at the beginning of the pandemic to help people continue to stay positive and focus on growth. Please leave a review if you enjoyed this podcast!

Welcome to another Mornings with Matt podcast! Today we have improv student and marketing expert Jason Boehle as our guest! We give advice about self expression and branching yourself out of your comfort zone.

Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Improv Podcast! Today we've got Matt Dearing, Jason Jackson, and for the first time since the show started, mr. Brian Sweeney!!!

FINDING YOUR CHARACTER Welcome back to the Mornings With Matt Podcast! Today on the show, we have Arizona teen actress Ariella Aminov. The topic: finding your character.  Our team at the Dearing Acting Studio is often asked about what steps we take to dive into new characters. We coach a lot on this in our script classes. However, researching your character's "givens" is not enough to truly dive into who your character is. Character Breakdown In order to get started on developing a character, it is helpful to know where to start....and where to go when you get stuck. Below are a few of the exercises we instruct our students to follow when diving into a new character. 50 questions exercise. Originally derived from legendary acting coach Larry Moss. Given Circumstances Moment Before Animal Exercise Character Thought life. Yes, character breakdown can be a daunting task. But, if you knew it could create a dynamic, genuine and truthful character....why wouldn't you dive as deep as you can go? It's Okay to Get Stuck. Much like memorization techniques, triggers, or any other actor hack, it can be common to come to a standstill when creating a character. You may ask yourself; "why am I not connecting with this character" or "what else is there to find out?". This is when you read your script again from a blank slate. Ask yourself the questions you are afraid to ask of your character and hold yourself to a higher standard as an actor to find new discoveries. Matt chats with Ariella about different techniques he uses to shine a different light onto his character such as creating short stories for them or putting your character through an improv scenario involving a made up circumstance. Sometimes, it can be as simple as asking "If this is true about my character....what else is true?". Wrapping It Up. Character study is certainly one of the most challenging part of an actor's journey to finding their character. However, it is also a massive gift. Finding your true, authentic character through trial and error allows us to create, discover, question, challenge, accept and believe in the characters the storytellers have given us. Now, it's up to you to put in the work to make them come to life.

Mental Health Stigma Welcome Back to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today we're going deep and talking about the mental health stigma. We are not professionals in this field, however our goal is to spread light driven content to the world. In our society, mental health is something many people struggle to talk openly about. That's something we'd like to see change one step at a time. In our classes, we focus on personal development through the art of acting and our goal is to create better people. Read more about what we do here. Our beloved Shea is so brave and has been willing to speak out on her battle with mental health multiple times. Our hope is that people can listen to this and ask honest questions about how to help and be a part of the change! Mistakes are Okay! As human beings, we will all make a million mistakes in our lifetime. With that in mind, how we deal with our mistakes is up to us. We teach a concept in our acting classes that's called Celebrate, Learn, Grow. In a nutshell, this just means you celebrate the "little wins" that you will have along the way. You Learn from your mistakes, and make it a point to replace bad habits with good ones. Then in return, you grow from every situation you find yourself in. As you can see, these concepts go much deeper than acting, and we've seen the impact it has first hand. Check out this episode of our morning show, where one of our student's shares the transformation she's had through taking classes at our studio! Impact If there's a major takeaway we'd like people to have here, it is that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Everyone in this world has a purpose, and we guarantee your impact is much bigger than you realize. Read this blog from 2013 re-telling the story of a dear family friend, Brad Piccirillo who passed away at a young age, and yet left such a huge footprint on this world and everyone he came in contact with! Everyone has an individual perspective and voice that needs to be heard. At our studio, our values are Pasion, Love, Mastery, and LOVE is at the center of everything we do. It's a big ask, but if we can all love one another and give each other the benefit of the doubt, it empowers you to take control of any situation. On top of this, talk about it to the people in your circle who you trust and love. Frame them with exactly what you need, so they can help you, and love you through it!

Passionate about Work In this episode we have Shea Toepel and Joey Sweeney as our hosts. They talk about how being employee's at Dearing on the guardian team is such a blessing. They both have a true passion for acting and talk about their dreams of being an actor and how that has brought them to the studio. The people they are today is all thanks to the personal development coaching and guidance they've gotten from Matt Dearing. Being on this team allows us to make work our passion. Not only are we able to continue growing in our acting craft, but we've been given the opportunity to bless others with that same gift on their journey. Work is our passion at Dearing Acting Studio and the connection between acting and personal development we teach has been something that both Shea and Joey believe in and are proud to be a part of!

Horsing Around: An Improv Podcast Today Jason Jackson joins Matthew Dearing and Joey Sweeney for another improv sesh! We've got a brand new intro song, that's way too cool for us, and we'll take you on a ride into your imagination. Sit back, relax, visualize, and have fun right alongside us. Improv is unscripted acting and everything is made up on the spot. The key is to say "YES" to eachothers ideas and build on them to create a solid foundation. We hope you enjoy, Please like and subscribe to our youtube channel to keep up with the latest acting and personal development content.

Trust us, It's Improv! Listen to this one act improvised play starring Matt Dearing and Joey Sweeney. They take you inside the life of fourth grader Little Mark and his relationship with his uncle joey. Improv podcasts are cool because they open the audiences imagination to visualize what's going on.

Mid-Week Pick Me Up Welcome to another episode of the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Today we came together to energize our team and our listeners for the week. We talked about the importance of focusing on what you CAN do, and how that effects your attitude. We also talk about next level leadership tactics and how we're able to look at failiure and grow from it.

Dogs Help Fight COVID: An Improv Scene Podcast Today Jason Jackson and Matthew Dearing get on the mics to bring us yet another amazing improvised podcast. The suggestion is recieved on air at the beginning, so you KNOW it's improv! Sit back as these improvisers take you on a ride into your imagination.

Self Acceptance: Finding Your Voice Episode 9 On this episode, Matt talks with Actress Amanda Prisca about the journey of self acceptance and finding your voice, and to use your powers for good. In a society where opinions and judgements weigh heavily, Matt speaks on unlocking inner confidence and self awareness to surround yourself with positivity and strength. Questions Discussed: How do I expect other people to accept me

Adapting to Crisis In this episode we discuss adapting your life in crisis, how to create a new routine when facing hard times and tips for maintaining a positive mindset when times get tough. Welcome to Mornings With Matt. Comment with your passion and get advice from Matt on how to make your dream a reality. Today we had guest Connor Malone. Topics included adapting in a time of crisis, setting a solid routine and the value in protecting your mind. Tune in with us Live on Youtube every day at 7:00am. To get involved text questions to (480) 485-1211. We appreciate your feedback through comments / likes and be sure to subscribe for more light driven content. Also.. It would mean the world to us if you hit the subscribe button on our youtube channel ;) Topics Discussed: How to adapt your life in crisis

Creating Consistent Content Welcome to Mornings With Matt. This Episode is focused on actors and online creatives who are struggling to stay consistent when creating content. We dive into how to formulate successful habits and unbreakable commitments. At the core of every great success is an extremely powerful "WHY". We talk with basketball coach and aspiring influencer Tyler Weeks on how to maintain his mindset and set a path for ongoing success. Subscribe and then Comment with your passion. Reach out directly for a chance to be on the show. Tune in with us Live on Youtube every day at 7:00am. To get involved text questions to (480) 485-1211. We appreciate your feedback through comments / likes and be sure to subscribe for more light driven content. Also.. It would mean the world to us if you hit the subscribe button ;) Questions Discussed: How can I clear my mind? How can I stay consistent during these times? How are ways I can break being hard on myself?

Changing Negative Thoughts to Positive Action Shifting Negative Thoughts to Fuel Your Motivation, creating life giving affirmations and transmuting hurtful memories into powerful fuel to drive success. Welcome to Mornings With Matt. This show's premise is to bring light and love to the world as we battle through life's most difficult challenges. Matt speaks with a young nursing student struggling with how to battle negativity while being stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Matt helps her to navigate exhaustion and find her specific purpose for making the most of every day. Trust is built quickly which opens Eliana to be honest and vulnerable. Then, together, they created a plan for successfully making her dream a reality and to defend herself against negative thoughts during these tough times. EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - BEGINNING QUESTION: How to Make a habit and stick to it? 1:06 - ELIANA INFORMATION GATHERING INTERVIEW: Why are things important to you? What happens if you don’t change your habits? What are you going after and why is it important? What is your dream 5:28 - VISION: How to set your sails and find purpose when you don’t have a clear one? 6:38 - FEAR: Using Positive fear to positive habits. 8:10 - HOW TO FIX IT: The answer for fixing sleep schedule and bad habits 8:48 - GET EMOTIONAL: “What do you want to do?” 10:20 ELIANA’S TWO DREAMS: Nursing & Acting 13:12 THATS YOUR OPINION: “You’re Not Good Enough” 15:05 EVERY PARENT FAILS “You ether hug too much or not enough” 17:30 PUT IN THE HOURS: Nursing school and life 19:40 REPROGRAMMING: Changing negative thoughts to fuel ACTION 20:30 - ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT SPOT: Matt’s Connection to the medical field 22:36 STARTING A DREAM: Don’t jump out of a plane with no parachute 23:44 LIGHT DRIVEN CONTENT: Helping the elderly and those locked down at home 25:20 Combine your passions to make an IMPACT 26:09 YOU HEAR WHAT YOU DECIDE TO HEAR : The Michael Jordan Story 27:48 ACTION ITEMS 29:22 CHANGE: How it affects people 31:05 ACTION ITEMS: (Body/Mind/Spirit) 32:35 ACTION ITEMS: Making Your Dream a Reality *Tune in with us Live on Youtube every morning at 7:00am. *

Fighting to Innovate Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio podcast. It's been a long time and a LOT of innovation has happened. As a studio we've been fighting to innovate through all of the uncertainty. Our team has gone through a ton of trials but we've seen a ton of reward from it. We came out of this uncertainty with a brand new virtual acting program that allows us to teach worldwide. This episode got a little feisty, but I'd like to think that's because we were all so ecstatic to be back on the mics. Going Virtual As a studio, before the shutdown we had already been test running a beta online acting program. At the beginning of the coronavirus spike, we had a team meeting to talk about strategy and we made a group decision to be a positive light for everyone and use this situation as a teacher. We spent hours going through cords, setups, tables, wifi connections, anything you can think of! What helped us persevere through all of the adversity was our strong why. No matter what the circumstance, our team was going to find a way to keep pushing forward together. Not only did we successfully make a transition to virtual classes, but we gained new students, and we're continuing both programs together in the future.  A Class to Remember This was our first week back in studio for the beginning of June classes. It also came with it's own problems to solve after our decision to continue the virtual acting program alongside in person students. There was so much trial and error, Matt was re-wiring, innovating, and changing each day before class. The payoff was truly amazing because at the end of the week we had multiple very special emails from students who were ecstatic to be back. The energy on thursday night specifically was something our team will never forget. It was electric in the theater, and we believe you could've felt it from the parking lot. 

Improv Podcast with Jason Jackson It was so fun doing the radio improv podcast with long time student and friend Jason Jackson. In this improv podcast instead of talking about improv, we get right into performing it. At Dearing Acting Studio we subscribe to all different forms of improv, however our favorite by far is "The Improvised Play." You can see an example of a past Boondocks Improv Show done in this format. We execute performing podcast improv "old time radio" style through our podcast microphones. This special format allows viewers to listen and let their imaginations run wild. Matthew Dearing, Joey Sweeney and Jason Jackson use sound effects, character voices and active listening to pull you into a wold of their own design.  A storyline for your imagination The "old time radio improv podcast" format is a product of innovation during quarantine. During the week of the initial shutdown, we had an improv show and refused to cancel it. Now we had Jason on to practice our improv skills and create some funny content. You'll hear a Sylvester Stallone impersonation, four crazy characters, and the best part, you imagine them all as we go! Improv is an art form that can benefit us in more ways than we can count. Wether it's using your voice, thinking on your feet, or just simply a creative outlet, there's nothing quite like doing improv scenes! If you want to try it out, check out our improv classes here which are now available in person AND virtually! 

Summer Camps & Online Acting School It's summer time, which means, it's time to talk summer camps and online acting school. Joey Sweeney does his impression of Samuel L Jackson, we discuss the importance of letting go and the team drops a big announcement about our summer program.  What's the big announcement you ask? Starting June 1st 2020 The Dearing Acting Studio will be re-opening the physical doors for our acting classes in Phoenix Arizona. This is a program wide decision that includes kids acting classes teen acting classes and adult acting classes. We will also be launching our kids and teens summer movie making camp Valleywood Movie Camp What Will In Person Acting Classes & Camps Look Like ? We will be taking all the necessary precautions to keep everyone healthy and safe. So how are we going to do it you ask? The “how” is never more important than the “why”. Why are we opening our doors? Because people need us to. Everyone will open very soon we are sure. And when they do - we will help. We will learn and we will share what we learned so others can follow. There’s a reason why creative arts have been around since the dawn of time. We are essential. Virtual and online acting classes will continue for all who prefer that method. For those ready to come back and trail blaze with us. Sign up quick bc space will be extremely limited. We have new cleaning protocols in place. There is more to come - but know that we are extremely sensitive to the needs of our staff and clients and will do everything possible to ensure we keep everyone safe. New actor hand washing policy for EVERYONE. Masks will be available when students enroll for acting classes at the studio. Gloves will be given out freely for on stage acting. Seats will be separated by safe distance during all acting classes. Tape will be on stage to keep actors safe. Our very own Phoenix acting coach Brian Sweeney will be placed in a bubble - (Love you Brian!) Summer Movie Making Camp  Valleywood Movie Camp is the premier summer movie camp in Phoenix Arizona. Film. Produce. Star. Teen and youth actors come together over 5 days with professional directors, coaches, cinematographers and editors to create movie magic. The end result: an indescribable bond with peers, high level film actor training, 20 minute short film, IMDB credit, demo reel footage, red carpet walk, black tie movie premiere, award ceremony and heart felt acceptance speeches.You can sign up online on our website to get more information.  We have two of these camps coming up this summer, The first is in June and the second is in July. Both camps are five day camp, Monday- Friday,  from 8am-2pm.Our June summer camp will take place June 1st- June 5th and is titled "The Missing Cell Phone."  Available Acting Class Options:   Acting Classes at the Dearing Acting Studio Location in Phoenix, Arizona Virtual Acting Classes - Train right from your home Online Acting School - Packaged video courses Free Online Acting Classes - Available on the Dearing Acting Studio YouTube page

Just Listen! Welcome back to another Mornings with Matt Podcast. This episode is revolved around one question, "Do you REALLY Listen?" Active listening is something most of us struggle with, and no one is perfect at it. Listening is something we focus on heavily at the corporate level in our training. This episode gives listeners steps to read the room, listen to what's going on, and adjust your energy for maximum productivity. Sit back, relax, grab a notebook, and Just Listen! Read the Room Asking yourself these five questions before you go into any room will enhance your productivity and reduce the chance of having friction or negative energy. Question number one is, "What is the current energy of the room?" It's important to start here because if you don't evaluate where the room is at, you can't adapt to it. Question number two, "What state of mind am I in?" Self-awareness is critical to a successful life and you can't listen correctly without it. Question number three is, "What do I want to accomplish when I walk in the room?" Setting an intention before you move into something makes the worlds difference. It allows you to have a strong why that helps you make quick decisions in the moment. Question number four is, "Do I want to be seen?" This question is extremely important because it is your strategy. Last but not least, Question number five, "What is the current situation in the room?" By assessing the situation before walking in, you've armed yourself to present solutions instead of problems. 

Podcasting 101 Okay, so this is Podcasting 101! You have to watch your insights and get excited for certain milestones. Every podcaster can't help themselves from checking their podcast download numbers. Todays goal & the reason for this episode is we are pushing to 1,000 downloads in one month! We need your help, so we hopped onto the mics at 11:30pm and brought a midnight episode! Tonight, Matt and Joey talk about changing focus as a company, the importance of learning new skills, and the difference between arrogance and laziness. Welcome to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast 101!  Personal Brand Statement We just had an amazing episode of our morning show, going over this exact thing! Ian Segears joined Matt on Mornings With Matt to talk about branding himself as an actor. Matt starts by complimenting Ian on his personal brand statement. He then advises Ian, who wants to be an actor and use that platform to motivate and inspire others, to teach and critique using himself as the bad example. He then gives multiple examples of how he does it himself to our students, and our staff members. The best place to teach from is "I could be wrong" and that is something Matt has always preached! Falling in Love with Learning Sounds cheesy right? It's not! Knowledge is the single most valuable thing we can possess as human beings. Those who commit to mastery never grow tired and give up on their craft. Instead they understand that to become a master is to commit to being a student for life. Matt has been buried in numbers and SEO the last few days and it can feel like a brick wall with no progress. However because he stuck with it and was consistent, the terms and the knowledge he was seeking not only helped him with the website he was working on, but also translated to helping others.  How to stay Focused This pandemic faced many of us with a choice, and a very big one at that. You can either find ways to innovate, grow, and think outside of the box; or you can try and keep things normal and hope for the best. We chose route 1. The reason is because our staff saw this as an opportunity. We've always wanted to go online and effect people outside of Phoenix Arizona. This gave us the opportunity to do just that. Our staff went ALL IN on youtube and online courses and we failed... HARD! But on the other end of that is success! Suddenly we've found ourselves with something we love doing online and would have never made the time to make it our focus before. 

Inside an Arizona Acting Internship Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio podcast! On this episode we have Shadow Mountain High School senior, Keegan Sinur. Keegan came into the studio to apply for an internship to get school credit hours and learn more about the acting industry. On this episode, we take a quick glance at what it's like to have an Arizona Acting Internship! Keegans Backstory Most of you know our studio producer, and director of media Joey Sweeney. Well, funny story, when Joey moved to Phoenix and transferred to Shadow Mountain, he met Keegan in the drama department and they quickly became close friends. They did multiple shows together including The Addams Family and Rock of Ages, but even after Joey graduated they kept in contact. When Joey heard Keegan was coming in he was ecstatic! Expectation vs. Reality Keegan came in expecting this internship to be the typical one we've all heard of. You come in, get the hours, and then it's all over and you forget about it. He was surprised to find that was NOT the case. Keegan says the job exceeded his expectations because he's learning and having a ton of fun! He was super nervous after the tough interview but was ready to take the opportunity and show he had what it takes. Valuable Lessons In just this ten minute podcast, Keegan and Matt reflect on the lessons he's learned so far and add a couple onto the list live. Matt believes in the "wax on, wax off" method for our staff. We've all been through it and Keegan was no different. He preaches it's the people that love you the most in life that are willing to critique you. The lesson we uncovered right here in this episode was the difference between saying "I have to" or "I get to". Saying, "I get to" is a positive way to frame a task. You can look at anything with a mindset of I get to, and realize everything you are blessed with. We're so excited to have Keegan in the Dearing Acting Studio fam! 

Pack Your Bags Welcome back to another episode of the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! You're probably thinking, Pack your bags? What do you mean? We can't go anywhere yet! On todays episode we have a surprise 6ft away visitor who we haven't seen in a month and a half, SHEA TOEPEL! Crazy right? In case you don't know, Shea does not live in our neck of the Valley. In fact, she lives in this seemingly unknown section of the east valley commonly known as....Ahwatukee. We know. We can't pronounce it either. BUT! She was over on our side of the world and stopped in for a visit....and maybe a fresh espresso :) It's been about 6 weeks since the entire gang was all together IRL (this is a millennial term- we think -meaning "in real life" that is just way too fun to say.) Anywho, the gentleman set up Shea's chair exactly 6 feet apart from then (With rope and all- see picture below) and the fun was truly had by all.  A trip to the office is actually a vacation?  Shea and the guys chat about how simple activities like taking a long drive ( like the 40 minute one Shea typically drives to and from the studio everyday ) can feel like a vacation when we are all confined to our own spaces. The team also chats about their close knit relationship and how the energy shifts when the entire team is rowing the boat in the same direction. There is an undeniable fire that is fueled by the constant side-by-side team mentality that we have all had to navigate through this transition into this virtual age.  Dreams Are Weird The gang gets into a deep conversation about dreams; why we have them and what they actually mean. It is interesting to hear each person speak on their own individualities when it comes to dreaming and how their thoughts affect them. Are our subconscious thoughts taking on life within our minds? Possibly foreshadowing things to come or highlight indirect thoughts and ideas that we haven't processed while we are awake? (Woah- talk about some deep questions right there).  Crushin' It Fun fact! Shea is currently supposed to be in Barcelona enjoying her honeymoon (2 years later). But, Covid 19 had other plans. So the team ends their discussion with a fun story that Shea shares about what her and her hubby plan to do to celebrate the occasion right in the heart of Ahwatukee. Shea also speaks on the reality that the lifestyle change she has created for herself in the past 6 weeks would not have happened if she got on that plane. So instead, she decided she was going to pack her bags everyday to show up for her life, not just vacation.  Thank you for joining us for another Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! Love our content? Check out our other podcasts here! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and have a Dearing Day! :)

Battling Mental Health Welcome back to the Dearing Acting Studio Podcast! On this episode, the whole team is back together. Matt, Joey, Brian and Shea hang out (Virtually, of course) and have an open discussion about mental health. Battling Mental Health has definitely turned into a large buzz concept in our world. Not only are we doing our best to fight the good fight and erase the stigma around mental health, but we are going through it ourselves.  hea'sBreakthrough Shea shares her story regarding her own struggles with paranoia, anxiety and depression. Since making the choice to get put on medication 3 years ago, Shea has had to consistently check in with her doctor to measure progress she's making.  These are tough appointments. But....not this one. Since being in Quarantine, Shea has taken it upon herself to completely uproot her current lifestyle and become the best version of herself. Tune in to hear Shea's positive news following her latest appointment!  The Compound Effect The team transitions to chatting about the Compound Effect. Author Darren Hardy wrote this book to give business employees advice on how to reap rewards from seemingly small actions.  Studio Owner and Author Matt Dearing speaks on this idea frequently. He is constantly encouraging his team and his students to create realistic, action-based goals in order to build up to your grand result. This approach is thought to increase the likelihood of reaching your ultimate goal instead of chasing it with zero milestones in mind. This coincides perfectly with Mental Health because when your mind is in a good, healthy place, you are more likely to stay motivated in your action plan to create ultimate success.  The team also touches on the negative compound effect, which can happen if your mindset is focussed on negativity. When you are not taking care of mind, body and soul, your decision making skills, drive and determination may falter.  Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe and have a Dearing Day! 

Putting Life in "GO" Mode Nick Milotta is here on Mornings with Matt and we are so excited! Nick is an excellent human being who has a unique story and is constantly looking for growth.  You can check out his awesome testimony here. Matt and Nick discuss the idea of putting your life in constant "go" mode in terms of letting time and distractions slow you down. When we are used to our routines, our lives tend to be non-stop and we adapt to that. When the world hits the pause button, it can be tough to climb out of that feeling of loss, in a way.  Matt and Nick also discuss active ways to plan success paths, staying motivated and raising your floor on your own.  This....you don't want to miss. #LevelUp Tune in with us Live on Youtube every day at 7:00am. To get involved text questions to (480) 485-1211. We appreciate your feedback through comments / likes and be sure to subscribe for more light driven content. Also.. It would mean the world to us if you hit the subscribe button!