Learn the Craft: Insights from Dustin Hoffman’s Acting Teacher, Jack Waltzer
Hello Everyone! Classes are in full swing again in my lovely space. Here’s the 5th of my ABC’s of acting inspirational thoughts. 5 | Always Be Connecting pt.2 Many actors feel challenged when they begin reading a script out loud. This challenge makes it difficult to connect to the material. For this complex process to work, actors need training in moment-to-moment awareness of their…
Toronto Film School Presents: To Be or Not To Be By Miriam Laurence
I’ve spent a great deal of time over the past few years adapting many of the classics (Chekhov, Ibsen, Strindberg, Sartre, Erdman) so that they would be relatable and accessible to the actors I train. So I’m thrilled that the Toronto Film School is presenting one of these adaptations! And thanks to Christopher Sawchyn for such…
In Los Angeles | The LA Skins Festival and Netflix, INC Filming Studio
🎥🔥World Premiere | In LA at the La Skins Fest Opening Party. My short film Magic Madeleines is premiering here. This is very cool because the LA Skins Festival is an indigenous festival and the themes of reconciliation and environmental responsibility in the film were embraced. Special thanks to the cast and crew.
Student Work | Hosanna @ Red Sandcastle Theatre
Three years ago Adam Bonney and Randy E Galsim wanted to work together on a scene for my class. I suggested ‘Hosanna’ by Michel Tremblay. I’m so happy to share the news that they have kept working on the play and are mounting it at the Red Sandcastle Theatre. The play will run from October 17-21. These days, working…
La Femme Collective Interview
Read the original article here. LFC: Introduce yourself to the LFCommunity by telling us your top 3 favorite movies. Miriam Laurence: That’s a hard one, as I’ve been watching films for decades! I guess I’d have to choose at least five and say Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck; The Miracle Worker with Patty Duke…
