My Teaching Philosophy
Every person or actor is a rare and unique individual. Like a diamond, he can be refined and polished, so that the authentic value and beauty can be seen and appreciated. That is how I approach every actor in every critique. After many long years of studying acting and directing under the tutelage of Milton Katselas and Jocelyn Jones. I learned a thing or two. One was that both were masters at teaching the craft of acting. Hence I have been wise not to fall far from the tree.
Acting, Attitude and Administration are the three legs of our teaching. |
His detailed and focused teaching was singular in that acting, for it to be of value and effective, he had to give the actor the tools for creating an acting experience filled with discovery, spontaneity, surprise, and freshness. These tools are the bedrock of our technique. Bottom line, the acting is to be real. But the simple reality is not enough. We come to the imagination of the actor, his expressiveness, his intelligence, his irony, his humor-specially in difficult moments, his impulses. So like Milton, as a director and teacher, I ask a lot of questions from the actor. What is the story? The story is king! How do people deal with moments like these, how do they respond? We want real behavior, real places, real emotions. Finally, the craft has to be supported by an enthusiastic and teachable attitude. One which opens the ears and heart to be led, directed and taught. And by the administration of a proactive artist who makes smart choices his career and its potential for development. |