One Actors Journey - Reactionary Acting (Green Room Acting Studio)

Nov 20, 2024

Today, I have some bittersweet news. My time with Ani has come to an end for now as I begin my next class with a new instructor next month. It is hard to put into words how beneficial Ani's class was for me, both as an actor and a person. If my journey with GRAS had ended today, I would still feel as though I got the most out of my experience. Whether or not I am ready to accept it, I'm no longer just taking acting classes; I am an actor working on my craft. I hope everyone reading this has the ...

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The Partnership

Oct 02, 2024

Before I jump into the lessons from last week's class, I want to give an update on my acting career outside of the studio. In my first go-around with the most infamous part of acting—the audition—I had two widely different experiences. Recording the self-tapes was an awkward ordeal but a massively important experience moving forward. Talking into a camera alone can be difficult, but self-tapes are not going anywhere, so it was great to start learning this skill now.The in-person ...

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The Breakthrough

Sep 18, 2024

BREAKTHROUGH. That's it. That is the best way I can describe last week's class and the theme for this entry.The most profound thing is that this was not a week with a mindblowing script or a performance of a lifetime from myself. At first glance, the nuance between the lines called for a subtle yet powerful performance. The pivotal moment was after a take when a conversation between Ani and me opened up everything.While I did an adequate job of performing the scene for the first time, Ani knew ...

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Trust Yourself As An Actor

Sep 11, 2024

In the week after my trial class, I could only think about getting back into acting class with casting director Ani Avetyan.During work, at the gym, or when meeting friends to grab a drink, I continuously wondered how I felt during that class. When I was finally able to consistently clear out my schedule to have one day a week when I could take a class, I headed straight back to the Green Room Acting Studio's website.At that moment, Monday nights were the best day for me. I knew I could not ...

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