Two Guys Talking Craft - Episode 53 - "Brian Timoney: The Man & The Method" (Guest Co-Host Brian Timoney) Our good pal Adam from @actingcoachdubai (Formerly called Unstoppable Acting Studio) is getting settled in his new home in Dubai, so with his blessing, we are plugging ahead with our mission to bring you all quality discussions about the craft of acting. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Brian Timoney from Brian Timoney Actor's Studio ( https://www.briantimoneyacting.co.uk/ ) in Lond...
Jan 25, 2023•54 min
Our good pal Adam from @unstoppableactingstudio is getting settled in his new home in Dubai, so with his blessing, we are plugging ahead with our mission to bring you all quality discussions about the craft of acting. It gives me great pleasure on this day, November 11, 2022, which is Veterans Day here in the US, to welcome Ben Grimes from " The Breach " Podcast and the Riverside Actors Theatre in Arkansas , as our guest co-host on today's episode where we will dive into how Ben's unique backgro...
Nov 11, 2022•57 min
Our good pal Adam from @unstoppableactingstudio is getting settled in his new home in Dubai, so with his blessing, we are plugging ahead with our mission to bring you all quality discussions about the craft of acting. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Seth Michael May, a New York based acting coach from Seth Michael May Studios, as our guest co-host on today's episode where we will dive into the craft technique of Building Characters Through Animals. Thank you all for your ongoing support an...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min
In this final episode of the 3 part series exploring the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox gives a third absolute masterclass into Michael Chekhov's World. We explore Character Techniques that look at the Character vs The Ideal Image of the Character . Then we dive in deep to Areas of Focus . After that, we layer previously explored techniques shared in episodes 48 and 49 to create a complex and deeply connected experience . Next, we dive into the use and application ...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this one @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox gives another absolute masterclass into Michael Chekhov's World. We explore techniques that allow you to radiate 4 Energy Qualities and Emotions from your Eyes and Heart . Then we step into the energies of Ease, Form and Beauty , along with their polar opposites of Struggle, Disorder, and Grotesque . And then we explore Molding, Falling, Floating, Balance and Imbalance . And we wrap up episode 49 by exploring Rhythm, Tempo, Volume, Pitch, and Tone . Listen...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min
TWO GUYS TALKING CRAFT - EPISODE 48 - MICHAEL CHEKHOV'S ACTING TECHNIQUE (PART 1) In this one @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox gives an absolute masterclass into Michael Chekhov's World. We share a little on the history of the man and his philosophy on acting, how to use CENTERS, EXPANSION/ CONTRACTION and PSYCHOLOGICAL GESTURES too! Listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 🎧 Two Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two weeks as a guy from New Jersey and ...
Jul 27, 2022•49 min
How To Master Monologues for Auditions - A Karen Kohlhaas Special! (Two Guys Talking Craft - Episode 47) This is the ultimate guide to sharpening the sword on your techniques of bringing an audition monologue to life. Each if Kohlhaas' techniques are easy to understand and simple shifts in how you approach things as an actor which can have HUGE IMPACT! 💪🔥 We cover AS IF THE WANT THE ACTION CHUNKING AND DESCRIPTION SIZE AND SPEED REHEARSING WITH A PARTNER AUDITION AFTER CARE and show how you ca...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Two Guys Talking Craft - Episode 46 - Mastering The Audition Monologue! please note we had some sound issues at the start of this episode, but it is resolved 15/20 mins in 😊 A Karen Kohlhaas special! in this episode Jared ( @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox ) and I share the following - What is in your control and out of your control in an audition scenario - what casting directors are looking for from actors in an audition - how to choose material for an audition - practical tools to direct your mon...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This one is an essential tool for you acting toolkit. 💪🔥 Jared ( @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox ) shares his very own Overlays technique. find out how YOU can turn your intellectual understanding of the text into something that is active, emotive and deeply connected to the truth of the character's world in just a matter of minutes. want to know how? youve got to check out this episode, friends! listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Two Guys Talkin...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Two Guys Talking Craft - Episode 44 - Taking the Fear out of Shakespeare in ep 42 and 43 we laid down fundamental techniques for working with and breaking down any Shakespearean text. in this episode @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox and I show how you can use craft tools like GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES ACTIONS SUBTEXT to start to bring truthful behaviour to Shakespeares texts. listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Two Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two w...
May 25, 2022•1 hr
This week its all about layering on some actionable techniques on how to use PHYSICALISING PUNCTUATION to move you through any Shakespeare text AND dispelled any fears people may have about IAMBIC PENTAMETER by sharing the TAP/SLAP technique to identity the rhythm of any Shakespearean line. Listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Two Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two weeks as a guy from New Jersey and a guy from Scotland share our thoughts and...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Shakespeare is for everyone! in this episode @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox and I ripped apart some common misconceptions people might have about Shakespeares work. We started to introduce a philosophy for approaching Shakespeare and shared how use the technique of 'imagery' to begin to truthfully connect with the great bard's words. listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Ace The Audition with These Craft Tools (Tim Phillips Deep Dive) Tim Phillips' lays down a comprehensive road map for any Audition you might face as an actor. These techniques are quick to apply to any script, incredibly effective and has the ability to set you apart from other actors entering the Audition room. In our final instalment of our 'Audition' miniseries, we share and demonstrate these Tim Phillips' techniques. TITLE/ SONG TITLES THROUGHLINE ACTION (WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO TO THE OTHER ...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Two Guys Talking Craft- Episode 40 - Craft Tools To Ace The Audition (Tim Phillips) Wow! We pull some incredibly actionable techniques from Tim Phillips world and look at how you can use them to never feel lost in an audition scenario ever again. in this episode we give examples of how to use Clichés A beat alone Nicknames Social Dictate Listen to episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft (covering the likes Stanislavski, Meisner, Uta Hagen and Eric Morris) visit Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Two Guys ...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this episode we're diving into Tim Phillip's book "Audition For Your Career, Not The Job" and specifically looking into his effective and fun approach to analyzing audition sides so you are prepared to do your work. Sherlock Holmesing the Text® helps you understand everything you need to know about the script and from there, you can craft from knowledge, not assumptions, but from true knowledge Listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Two Guys Talki...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 32 min
How To Use Eric Morris' Choice Approaches in your Acting This was a hugely juicy episode of @two_guys_talking_craft where we squeezed out some of the acting craft zest from Eric Morris' amazing inventory of Choice Approaches! we talk at length about - sense memory - available stimulus - selective emphasis - inner monologue - sensory speculation and endowments and explore how to use Eric Morris' system to bring an incredible edge to your acting game. Jared @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox has had year...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Two Guys Talking Craft- Episode 37 - Breaking Through Instrumental Blocks In this episode Jared ( @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox ) and Adam (Unstoppable Acting Studio) lay out several 'fears' actor's face and practical steps & exercises from the work of master practitioner Eric Morris in how to tackle them. we explore what to do when you are faced with a fear of inadequacy a fear of judgement or criticism a fear of embarrassment and where these elements come from. listen to previous episodes of...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Two Guys Talking Craft - Episode 36 - Obligations, Choices and Choice Approaches If the Two Guys Talking Craft Podcast was a coffee, it'd be a strong hit of double espresso... leaving you feeling energized and ready to take on whatever the acting world throws at you 👊🔥 In this episode we dive deep into Eric Morris' craft preparation techniques Obligations Choices and Choice Approaches We also discuss how to use them whilst developing a character (this part comes complete with a special holiday...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 20 min
We look at Eric Morris' approach to instrumental preparation for the Actor. Its a key part of the actors process which should not be overlooked. We discuss - the instrumental blocks and obstacles that actors face & how to address them - how tension inhibits the actor - exercises to overcome tension - how fear can inhibit an actor - Exercises to overcome fear - Relaxation, sensitisation and personal inventory as always, we pack it in and there's a whole lot of goodness in there 🙌 check it ou...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min
The beginning of a brand new Two Guys Talking Craft mini series! In the episode we begin to embark on our journey into the world of master acting teacher Eric Morris. Eric Morris has worked for over 58 years as an acting teacher and his work has spanned over 100 Eric Morris schools around the world who study his approach. We begin to dive deep into the man, his philosophies and why he developed his own acting craft. Jared ( @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox ) has personal experience of working with Er...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr
In this episode we touch on how you can use the following techniques to create believable relationships script analysis endowments substitutions actions meisner technique the physical and reveal IF WE HAD TO the one technique we'd choose for the rest of our lives as actors to create believable relationships! listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Uncover golden advice and actionable techniques from the likes of Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen, Konstanti...
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
We served up a MAMMOTH platter of character techniques for you to feast upon and add to your acting toolkit! we also revealed our one go to technique (if we HAD TO CHOOSE) on how we'd create dynamic and memorable characters. Listen and discover instantly actionable acting techniques that you can use forevermore! listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 🎧 Uncover golden advice and actionable techniques from the likes of Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen, Kons...
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Creating Authentic Emotion- Two Guys Talking Craft (Episode 31) If you've listened to @two_guys_talking_craft before, you'll know that Jared ( @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox ) and I are huge advocates of ALL of the tools at your disposal from the world of acting craft technique. HOWEVER, For this episode (and two subsequent others) we thought we'd play around with an interesting notion... what if... (Shout out to a great acting technique btw) what if... we could only use one acting technique for th...
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr
In our final instalment of diving into the world of Stanislavski we explore another heavyweight topic from the world of Acting Craft. ACTIONS! What you will find out in the episode! about inner actions and external actions and how they have a deep connection. How actions can be a direct way of accessing emotions. Why everything you do in acting has to have a purpose. What you won't find out! whether Stanislavski should be spelled Stanislavski or Stanislavsky. 🤷♂️ we just call him Stan for shor...
Sep 21, 2021•55 min
Objectives and Super Objectives are foundational elements of any actors journey of playing a character. In this episode @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox and I break down interpretations of what they are, how to squeeze the most from them as an actor and how to approach discovering them through rehearsal and text work. Listen to previous episodes of @two_guys_talking_craft on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 Stanislavski - What a guy! Two Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two weeks as a guy from New Je...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min
How can you use the tools of The Magic If and Rhythm and Tempo as an actor in 2021? In this episode we cover the details of how actors can access these concepts and even share exercises as to how to tap into these incredibly effective techniques. Stanislavski - what a guy 👍 Two Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two weeks as a guy from New Jersey and a guy from Scotland share our thoughts and experiences of a variety of different acting techniques. Actionable exercises and instantly applicable...
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Demystifying Stanislavski workshop- Two Guys Talking Craft - Episode 27 Stanislavskis work has a legacy that spans over 100 years and his methods and principles are the seeds from which we practice all acting craft today. In these episodes we @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox and I share how actors can use Stanislavski's techniques in 2021. covered in this episode - Emotion memory - Relaxation thanks to all you guys who joined us, as well as Bella Merlin and Nick O Brien for inspiring our chat with th...
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this episode we answered questions on the following -getting into character - crying on cue - learning lines - believable relationships - doing accents and much more! what a rip roaring ride. check it out people 💪🔥 listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Anchor 🎧 Two Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two weeks as a guy from New Jersey and a guy from Scotland share our thoughts and experiences of a variety of different acting techniques. Actionable exercises a...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Two Guys Talking Craft - Episode 25 - Uta Hagen- respect for acting in the final instalment of our Uta Hagen episodes we covered some big hitting topics! - objectives - obstacles - actions - the rehearsal - practical problems - communication - style huge thanks from @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox and myself. we'll be back live next week! listen to previous episodes of Two Guys Talking Craft on Spotify and Anchor 🎧 Two Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two weeks as a guy from New Jersey and a guy...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 23 min
This week Jared @actorsapproachcrafttoolbox and I covered some fundamentals of the world of acting craft as we delved into Uta Hagen's opinion on 'The Play and The Role' we discussed First contact with the play The Character Circumstances RelationshipsTwo Guys Talking Craft! - Join us every two weeks as a guy from New Jersey and a guy from Scotland share our thoughts and experiences of a variety of different acting techniques. Actionable exercises and instantly applicable skills guaranteed! List...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min
