I am forever evolving as a teacher/actor/person and below are some useful tips and bits, to be regarded as "work in progress" and not DOGMA. I am not the safe keeper of some sacred method, I leave that to the more anal method schools that thrive on your money and gullibility, I believe every actor is ultimately responsible for his or hers collection of TIPS according to what works for them. But for what it’s worth I have compiled a selection of written material I use as a base for my classes. Feel free to download anything you might need, all I ask you is to sign up on my new Bulletin Board and leave me a comment.
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MASSIMO'S
TIPS
A collection of ideas taken from different sources in drama training on
the craft of acting. A basis for all my classes.
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WORKING
ON A SCENE
A document containing everything I can think of to fill in the blanks
when working on a scene. Related to Massimo's TIPS.
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WORKING
ON A MONOLOGUE
A document containing a series of exercises, useful when working on a
Monologue.
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WORKING
ON A SCENE
A document containing a series of exercises, useful when working on a
Scene.
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CHARACTER
QUESTIONNAIRE
A document containing everything I can think of to fill in the blanks
when working on a role (or for finding out about yourself). Helpful in
programming a character's psychological profile.
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INNER
LIFE OF THE ACTOR
Every actor needs one. For many reasons.
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INNER
and OUTER CHARACTERISTICS
Outer Characteristics are to do with what we show to other people/situations.
How we say things. What others perceive of us.
Inner Characteristics are to do with a particular condition that determines
the reason why we say things, what lies behind an outer
appearance or the way something is communicated. These constitute an essential
part of the actor's homework as they are very helpful in determining a
thought process. Related to Massimo's TIPS.
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PSHYCOLOGICAL
ACTIVITIES (List)
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ACTION
CHOICES (List)
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ANIMAL
CHARACTERISATION
A basis for physical and vocal characterisation, and a tool for transformation.
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RUDOLPH
LABAN THEORY
A Document containing the basics of Rudolph Laban Theory for actors,
which helps the actor to analyse, define, and recreate vital energy productions,
that is to say all consciously performed physical and vocal activities
essential in everyday life and hence acting. Helping you to give a clear
sense of purpose and direction and energy to everything you do and say.
Body movements are the actor's tools, and even the voice is produced by
internal body movements. Related to Massimo's TIPS.
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RUDOLPH
LABAN ADVANCED
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MAXIMIX
It is a hard core emotional and physical release exercise and a lot more.
To be done in a big room (a dance studio preferably) with a good sound
system, some cushions and tissues! Definitely not for the fainthearted,
duration 3 hours+.
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“I prefer to learn,
and not to teach!” – M.M.