Monday, September 5, 2011

SMB - Sadistic Mothers Blow

Sadistic Mothers Blow.  No, no, no calm down, I'm sure they do, but that was just to get your attention.  You've heard of Subject Matter Experts, (SME'S) people who get paid a lot of money to impart their knowledge onto us, and yes acting teachers are included in that lot. We've added a little twist to that, and we've called it the Subject Matter Bull exercise. This exercise is to help the actor not be a character but be truly himself, (the key words here are truly as I am not interested in your accomplishments as an "artiste" and bull because I can even care less about your expertise). Whether you are a successful actor making a living at your craft or like the rest of us, working for a living and pursuing your passion for this noble art, prepare, not a monologue, but some talking points on something that you are an "expert," i.e., training someone new at your job, selling me whatever it is you sell for a living (that is what we all do, by the way), changing a tire, putting on make-up, preparing a grill cheese, WHATEVER. Pick a partner and do your thing.  Your partner explains their expertise, and then comes the FUN part.  Repeat to each other what you've just heard.  Film all of it, and watch it!!  Who was more believable?

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