The 2 Whys

The 2 Whys

Somewhere in the process of creating a character, it’s helpful to step back and ask ourselves: why are we doing this play? Why are the characters we’re playing important? Why bother in the first place? The answers will begin moving you in the direction of a theme, and remind you that big ideas about the human struggle are timeless and vitally relevant, right now. It's also helpful to ask your character "why questions" about who they are and what is important to them. Asking these questions helps to connect you, the actor, to your character, as well as capture their essence in a three dimensional way.


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What Worked and What Didn't

What Worked and What Didn't

Milton interviews student J.P. McCloskey about his off-Broadway experience in the Stephen Metcalfe play Strange Snow. J.P. identifies a major challenge: after months of rehearsals without set or props...

26 Jul 202516min

Casting Directors Need to See This

Casting Directors Need to See This

Milton shares insights from a panel with top New York casting directors including Bernard Telsey and Billy Hopkins. The key revelation: casting directors are looking for "active listening" - actors wh...

19 Jul 202517min

Announcement!

Announcement!

The Actor Lab is an acting studio founded by industry veterans Milton Justice and Patrick Quagliano, and producer Walker Vreeland. The studio aims to fill critical gaps in contemporary actor training ...

16 Jul 20252min

What is Personalizing?

What is Personalizing?

Welcome back to I Don't Need an Acting Class and our first episode of Season 8! In this first episode, we hear a coaching session between Milton and student Madior exploring the concept of "personaliz...

12 Jul 202515min

Plays Are Difficult

Plays Are Difficult

In this bonus episode, Milton explores the fundamental challenges of theatrical performance. He begins by praising a student's vivid storytelling about a traumatic experience, noting how the clarity o...

20 Jun 202516min

Bonus Ep: What Separates the Good from the Great

Bonus Ep: What Separates the Good from the Great

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28 Nov 20242min

Bonus Ep: The Imaginary Vacation

Bonus Ep: The Imaginary Vacation

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We're so grateful for you. In honor of the holiday we're releasing some audio from 5 years ago, all about an exercise called The Imaginary Vacation. Interestingly, I found...

28 Nov 202410min

Season 7 is Wrapped!

Season 7 is Wrapped!

But we still have a lot going on. Check out out website: www.idontneedanactingclass.com for all the latest events. Happy Holidays to all of you and we can't wait to see you soon.

15 Nov 20243min

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