Shawn Nelson Acting - Your Wide Open Window to the World of Film and Television Acting

Ancient Wisdom On Acting Wounded

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:00:08 GMT

Discussing playing 'wounded' as noted by one of the foremost teachers in the Actors Analects!

It's Probably Just Physical !

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:57:58 GMT

A discussion of the importance of the correct physicality in a scene, and how it creates 'relationships' in the mind of the audience.

If the Scene is not Working, Try Doing the Scene!

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:54:11 GMT

Very important insight about the artistic market you are working in, and how to approach the writing in film and television.

Acting In Your Own Voice

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:46:20 GMT

In this episode we explore the necessity of authenticity in our work, and how to be sure only our true selves are involved in your acting.

Archetype versus Caricature

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:27:29 GMT

Looking into the important concept of the Archetype - what it is, what it isn't, and why we don't play Caricatures.

MASTERING THE SCI-FI RULE

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:13:06 GMT

An investigation in including the truest circumstances while playing scenes in SciFi!

Ready, Set, Go Fish!

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:39:53 GMT

In this episode, a Hollywood actor/business true story for your consideration...it's about preparation and expectations for the set.

Placido Domingo Sets the Table

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:33:24 GMT

In this episode, we explore the proper platform for us to begin our work, the proper attitude to take as artists working for excellence!

'Getting the Business'

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:34 GMT

VERY important insights in our business and how to survive and THRIVE in what can be a very difficult environment. Listen more than once!

Lunt and Fontaine - THE BASICS

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:19:19 GMT

These are professional secrets, and there are many more...

AT FIRST GLANCE - Understanding the material you have been given

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:16:42 GMT

In this episode we will begin to look at HOW we APPROACH MATERIAL.

We will see that this is a PHILOSOPHICAL process,

We are just getting started,,,

Oh, yes! Sock Puppets!

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 01:18:37 GMT

In this episode, I'll take your through a serious series of exercises that will actually change how you look at acting.

Spontaneity!

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:46:51 GMT

What SPONTANEITY is...and what it is not...and other big secrets!

22-44-90 Hike!

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:41:10 GMT

We have very specific artistic goals that are placed before us when we audition and perform, goals that if attained will engage an audience in a profound way.

and the answer is.....AUTHENTICITY!

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:14:06 GMT

The only thing that is castable is YOU. The question is: who are YOU?!

They are going to cast YOU. Or they are NOT going to cast YOU.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:56:27 GMT

Of course, the acting has to be 'good'. BUT - Producers and Directors don't cast 'acting'. They cast ACTORS!

Our first glimpse into Dramatic Theory

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 02:40:27 GMT

So, how do we think about the 'script'? How do we think about how to 'act'? There are absolute laws of Dramatic Theory. Let's start to discuss them!

YOU ARE THE HOST IN YOUR AUDITION, NOT THE GUEST!

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:14:53 GMT

In this post, we conclude discussing our new vision of "where we are" when we audition or interview, and why it makes a big difference in how we approach the relationship with casting and production.

The Casting Office is NOT what you think. It's not even what the Casting Director thinks...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:43:39 GMT

Okay, now we're going to get into what might seem, at first, like a hall of mirrors. But it is actually a tunnel, with a lot of light at the end of it. It will feel like your brain is being readjusted, but you'll see that it's actually what is the reality. Enjoy!

What is the actual REALITY of the audition experience, versus what we THINK it is.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:36:45 GMT

We are going to take a DEEP LOOK at the true psychology of the audition experience.

There are TWO kinds of Audition Experience!

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:27:38 GMT

This is probably the briefest audio post of this series, but it's really important as a staging platform for where we are going to take this conversation about auditioning. Episode 27 will address the new paradigm of video submissions, since the advent of the pandemic - and we will go into GREAT DETAIL about how to submit an excellent video submission. But for now, we're going to go into some really important philosophy that will actually change how you see your audition and interview experiences. It's a lot of fun. Let's get to work!

AUDITIONING IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK IT IS!

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:34:00 GMT

This is a real head turner for those looking for insight into auditioning, and the ingredients that go into a really good film and television audition submission. You'll never look at an audition the same again!