Art/Life-Life/Art

The craft of acting is nothing if it is not about making connections and seeing the relationships we have with the world around us. I am a firm believer that the skills we develop and observations we make using the craft of acting as a point of reference have the ability to enhance our lives whether or not we ever pursue the craft of acting beyond a studio setting. Here are just a few examples where the principles and application of an actor's tools and awareness are highlighted and incorporated into practical life skills. I invite you to click on the topics below and discover the connections for yourself.

• Enhancing Relationships and Creative Flow by Saying "Yes...and"
• Fulfilling Career Goals and Taking Risks
• The Fine Art of Collaboration in Film Production (and Life)
• The Benefits of Relaxing and Living Moment to Moment
• Ricky Gervais--Insights on Creating a Character's Point-of-View
• "The Moth" podcasts--True Stories Told Live On Stage
• Fourteen Actors Acting--A Video Gallery of Classic Screen Types
• Sydney Lumet, Film Director, on directing actors.  Listen to the NPR interview