Directing Performance

The spine or super objective is what the character wants during the whole script, what they want from life. Different spine choices are fine as long as they don’t conflict and the actor’s performance supports the director’s vision and the story’s arch. Veteran actors will know how to make … [Read more...]

When I do workshops on directing actors 90% of the material and techniques I share come from The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City. This is the same Neighborhood Playhouse where renowned Hollywood director Sydney Pollack spent many years studying with and assisting for legendary Sanford … [Read more...]

Question What is the difference between a super objective and a scene objective? Answer The super objective is what the character wants out of life. The scene objective is what the character wants from the scene or the other character. In most cases this will be what the character wants the other … [Read more...]

Question How do I create a structure that makes a performance repeatable while preserving “moment by moment” emotional truth? Answer Develop tools and work with actors to confirm or uncover meaningful, energetic choices that support the emotional life of their characters. Directors often set … [Read more...]