The Techniques
What is acting?
Acting is ACCEPTING the reality you are given. How do you achieve that? FOCUS! Focus on what you believe is real and it becomes real. Everyone can focus therefore EVERYONE CAN ACT!
Understanding not everyone's mind learns, works and processes in the same way, and therefore "one -size-does not fit all", Quit Acting! creates specific exercises for each individual actor to achieve this.
Oscar winners have complained that even the most popular techniques to achieve this place of focus can be emotionally, physically and mentally exhausting, especially when needing to achieve intense emotions. It could be said that these actors just haven't mastered or rather don't TRUST their ability to focus. Whether its needing to cry on cue or imagining bugs crawling all over you, it need not be physically exhausting, nor mentally or emotionally draining to be convincing. Although many "schools of thought" provide tools to get to this place, few also provide the tools to get out! This can make the craft of acting for anyone of any age very stressful and intimidating especially young performers.
The Actor's Cheat Sheet
Separating the technical and creative components of acting, The Actor's Cheat Sheet introduces a step by step approach to breaking down any script and serves as the foundation to finding the complete character quickly and easily allowing the actor to get out of the way.
Deep Visualization Techniques
Acting is never about becoming another character - it is about finding the truth of that part of yourself and showing it without fear. Laura's proven and innovative approach through Deep Visualization Techniques, allows actors of any age to find, maintain, and then release emotions in a fun and safe self-esteem building environment . Through a process of relaxation, and intention this process can give actors not only more connection to their character, but also a tool of instant recall for emotions to be used whenever needed. These methods are also beneficial in breaking bad habits as well as negative thought patterns that lend to the blocks that commonly affect those in this industry leading them to a more confident sense of self in interview, audition or on-set situations. To learn more ways Deep Visualization Techniques can help go to Career Services.
17 Seconds
Taking what is learned through the Actor's Cheat Sheet and the Deep Visualization Techniques any actor will be able bring their strongest self to each audition. Once mastered, actors of any age have the ability to get in and out of any scene, especially those requiring intense emotion quickly and easily and within 17 seconds!