I talk about feelings a lot.
Feelings are a huge part of my work as an artist. I have them. I examine them. I share them. I even manipulate them… I’m a writer. It’s what I do. I’m also an actor- that’s my passion and my training. My acting process anchors all of the work that I do in any other medium.
But I don’t “manufacture” emotion. I don’t flip a switch and perform feeling. That would be dishonest and… ugh. (Shudder. Spit. Turn around twice and stomp three times.) When I see actors rely on tricks instead of courageous exploration, it burns me up. It’s a slap in the face.
I’m a little fired up in today’s episode due to the algorithm targeting me with ads from acting teachers that don’t just give me red flags but set my emotional house on fire. I’ve talked about feelings before, and have probably said much the same information but I’m ablaze with moral indignation. That is probably why this episode is a little longer than usual, but I hope it provides something that hits a little differently that the last time I discussed the topic.
I promise you. This is important and I WILL discuss it again.
Don’t worry. I got it all out. I’ve processed and now my poor dog will get her walk!
