Lucid Body House: Home of the Physical Actor

Cecilia and Fay have a conversation about the importance of Shakespeare's text in the body. After teaching and working together for many years, these two exchange views of what it means to embody the complex and passionate text of the Bard.

Fay has a rich dialogue with Mike DeBlis about the repercussions of his acting training on both his personal life and work in the courtroom.

Kady and Fay first met at Michael Howard Studio in 2002. 22 years later, Kady is in France, teaching, directing and using the Lucid Body process she has diligently embodied to engage actors in expressing their authentic selves.

Fay and Gregory talk about his journey as an understudy in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window at BAM and on Broadway.

In this episode, Fay diagnoses several characters from recent stage and film performances she has witnessed, using the chakra language and layering tools. The characters come from Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, Mister Halston, and Here We Are. This episode is directed at those who know and use the Lucid Body process to embody the character. So watch out...very geeky!! Enjoy.

Accompanied by musician Brian Jennings, Fay presents her piece originally performed at Impact Theatre’s Performance Salon last month.

Fay and Machel discuss the magic of making theater, from their own robust collaborations to the many influences that Machel has had along the way. A vibrant and important voice in today's theatre, Machel Ross is dreaming and scheming and lighting up our theatrical community.

Fay and Shayna, a senior Lucid Body teacher, discuss her journey of being a physical actor, teaching and coaching physical acting, and looking at the parallels of acting and being human.

Fay Simpson speaks with Margherita Peluso about their workshop in Sicily, On The Wings of Change from June 16th -June 21st. Daily Lucid Body classes will be combined with ritual and one on one sessions for physical balancing, along with explorations of small villages and ancient ruins. A true Lucid Body retreat for transformation, reflection, and renewal. sign up at lucidbody.com

Fay Simpson interviews Jenna Davi and talks about their upcoming collaboration on Devising Wild, a Lucid Body Retreat in Costa Rica.

Fay Simpson interviews Prather Rehm, who breaks down the logistics of her Scene Study class utilizing the LUCID BODY Basics techniques.

Fay Simpson and Ananta Jarrod  Lovett team together to offer a new program for Young Activists, between the ages of 18-25. Listen here as they explain how this FREE program will provide techniques in mindfulness practices and physical effectiveness. Supported by The Frederick Lenz Foundation. Apply NOW! 

Thiago Felix and Fay Simpson offer another guided visualization to help unlock unconscious imagery into conscious awareness. This is a tool for the actor interested in unearthing parts of their rich imagination to inform the characters they play on stage and screen. The visualization is followed by a discussion between Thiago and Fay about how to work with the images that emerge. Sit back, listen and go for a ride.  Thanks to Greg Rakozy @grakozy for making this photo available freely on Unsplash

Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson and senior teacher Thiago Felix offer another visualization to uncover and stir unconscious imagery into the conscious mind. Lie back and listen to Thiago as he unfolds this second visualization called, Your House. Enjoy the journey. Photo by Armand Khoury on Unsplash

After 6 months of training Alejandro Hernandez with the Lucid Body process, Fay has a conversation with him about how this process affected his recent filming of the upcoming series, The Horror of Dolores Roach, to be released next year on Prime Video.

Fay Simpson and Thiago Felix discuss the merits of creative visualizations as tools for bringing the wealth of unconscious images into the body to enrich character development. The first visualization, The Beach, is offered to the listeners to enjoy. Others will follow. Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash.

Fay met Inalu at Dhanakosa Buddhist Retreat Center in Scotland, where Inalu taught somatic awareness and creative movement.  Listen to their discussion about the process of finding the balance between the outer and the inner, between doing and being.

The sole UK inheritor of the work of Catherine Clouzot, Gabrielle Moleta has taken the reigns and is training and devising in theatre and film using this transformative approach. A longtime colleague and friend, Fay interviews Gabrielle and discusses the overlaps of her work with The Lucid Body.

Fay Simpson has a conversation with senior Lucid Body teacher, Prather Rehm, on her 20-year journey from student to teacher. They speak about the need for and logistics of Intimacy protocols in rehearsal and in the classroom and brush into other somatic tidbits. Join us.

Fay Simpson speaks with Lucid Body teacher and actor Erica Harte about her tumultuous journey as a student and her choice to become a teacher of the Lucid Body work. She has recently opened the Lucid Body Pacific Northwest and is teaching a Shadow Intensive next week on Dec 10/11/12 on ZOOM. Sign up at the Lucidbody.com. photo by Jason Moody

Gotham Award winner for her starring role in Miss Juneteenth, Nicole Beharie, speaks about the demands of the role and her work with the Lucid Body process.

International Lucid Body teacher and coach, Thiago Felix talks with Fay about how he best utilizes Lucid Body on TV sets in Spain and Brazil and how he works with actors whose first language is not the language of the script.

Italian performance artist and writer, Margherita Peluso, talks about anthropology and its role in creating art, and her practice of Pranayama Breathing. Be prepared to allow yourself to be guided in breathing exercises at the end of this episode

Fay speaks with two highly experienced dance improvisers and teachers, K. J. and Precious, about the mystery and mechanics behind improvisation when paired up with the Lucid Body with their upcoming class; Theater of the Body:Somatic Poetics and the Lucid Body.

Fay and Monika discuss the details of how she landed the role with Gary Oldman in MANK, and how she developed a complex and nuanced portrayal of her character using the Lucid Body tools.

Fay Simpson has a discussion with ordained Buddhist Ananta about the challenges and benefits of meditation practice, especially as it applies to the transformative process of the Lucid Body.

Why do we seek change, and at times resist? When does the body feel safe enough to express the truth? This conversation covers what is going on in the brain, emotional safety, and a mysterious gorilla running across the basketball court.

Fay Simpson has a conversation with Kim Jessor, an Alexander teacher and colleague, discussing how systemic change needs to start with the somatic change of our individual bodies.

Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson talks with Lucid Body teacher Roger Ellis about the somatic body and uncovering racialized trauma.

In this episode, Fay Simpson will discuss the different ways of finding a calm center within these tumultuous times.

This episode speaks of the need to reignite the sensory awareness of self, which will then improve your physical sensitivity towards your scene partner.

Fay Simpson, Founder is the Lucid Body, speaks on the practice of physical listening to enhance experiencing compassion for others. :