Power of the Actor: How to Make Choices That Get Noticed

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STOP PLAYING IT SAFE IN YOUR ACTING CAREER. You have the power to be a force to be reckoned with, but it all starts with the choices you make before you even step on set. In this video, we explore how to transform your craft from a job into a powerful platform for global change.

We dive deep into why your role as an artist is an obligation to empower the world. Whether you are an actor, director, or writer, your choices on screen influence lives more deeply than almost any other platform. Ivana Chubbuck discusses the philosophy behind THE POWER OF THE ACTOR and why being a dynamic force is far more important than just telling the truth on camera.

Discover why producers and writers actually READ YOUR MIND through your performance. If you feel like your character is being sidelined or written out, it is often because you are not supplying the inner work and subtext necessary to inspire the creators. We share incredible real world examples of actors who turned tiny guest spots into series regular roles by making scary, bold choices and refusing to be vanilla.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

THE POWER OF COLOR AND PRESENCE
WHY BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE MATTERS MORE THAN ACTING SCHOOL
THE NECESSITY OF COACHING FOR EVERY SINGLE ROLE
HOW TO MAKE WRITERS WANT TO WRITE MORE FOR YOU
THE ENERGY KILLS TECHNIQUE FOR IMPACTFUL SCENES
WHY FEAR IS THE ENEMY OF ARTISTIC FREEDOM

CHAPTERS:

0:00 The power to change the world through art
1:12 Why psychology and anthropology are vital for actors
2:45 The importance of coaching for five line roles
3:58 How producers read your mind and subtext
5:20 Turning a guest role into a series regular
6:35 Understanding the energy kills technique
8:10 Why playing it safe is for losers

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