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I Don't Need an Acting Class

Milton Justice
Acting
Acting Techniques
Character Development
Stella Adler
The Actor Lab
Acting Technique
New York City
Theater
Broadway Shows
Milton Justice
All My Sons
Script Analysis
Actor Lab
American Horror Story
Auditions
Stanislavski
Auditioning
Marseille
Armed Forces
Witch-Twins

Become a Paid Subscriber: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/actingclass/subscribe Academy Award winner and celebrated acting teacher Milton Justice invites you into his weekly acting class, based on his years of study with the legendary Stella Adler. I Don’t Need an Acting Class delves deep into the craft of acting, breaks down concepts, tools and techniques, explores endless possibilities a... more

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We're combining two exercises in this class. (1) Seeing someone 'on the street' and being able to make decisions about who they are, based on their behavio and (2) building an attitude towards them.

Making choices that really bring you to life seems to be a constant struggle. Maybe it's because we're relieved that we can come up with any choice, but the choices must be worth it. They can't be passive.

Actively building an attitude to your partner can open you up to the action of the scene.

We need to really be careful about the vocabulary of acting. There are concepts that keep working their way and it can dangerously lead actors to a kind of passivity that lessens the power of experiencing.

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Recent Guests

John Arnone
Set designer discussed in the introduction, Tony Award winner
Theatre/Stage Design
Episode: Living off your Partner
Patrick Qualiano
Guest, co-presenter of in-person classes in New York
The Actor Lab
Episode: What to work on
Chris Petrovsky
An actor practicing a monologue from 'All My Sons'
Episode: I Have Notes: All My Sons
Mark Ruffalo
Academy Award-winning actor known for his performances in various films including Poor Things.
Episode: Mark Ruffalo Goes Rogue

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Milton Justice
Host of the class-style acting podcast; celebrated acting teacher with a lineage back to Stella Adler; multiple episode appearances.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 304 ratings
  • Very useful info

    I see people complaining about not giving clear explanations. We’re not talking maths here. I believe your explanations have size. It’s like reading The Art of Acting by Stella Adler.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C. Rob2793
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Not ENTIRELY without merit, I suppose….

    A minor talent at best, riding Stella Adler’s coattails as far as they will take him, does he have any original thoughts of his own? And how he DOES go on, rather tiresome…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stopthefraud
    United States10 months ago
  • It’s Perfect

    Co-worker mentioned his acting coach had a podcast called “I Don’t Need an Acting Class,” and the title alone sold me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    [AXC]
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good premise but hard to listen to

    Presenter talks extremely slowly and no one edits out long pauses - you want to hear monologues at normal pace though so changing speed isn’t an option. Premise is good but doesn’t seem to do what you would expect (deliver an acting class), which makes sense because it’s hard to coach without the learner being with you (so either work it out or don’t bother trying)! May be good with a different person delivering or editing? Sometimes if someone else talks it sounds terrible - far away and lots o... more

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    2
    Mediocre Things
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • I’m not even an actor

    I stumbled across this podcast and listened to the episodes over and over and it never gets boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Latonia Forbes
    Canada2 years ago

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Many listeners credit the host for deep, Stella Adler–influenced guidance.
Listeners praise actionable acting insights and practical techniques.
Audiences frequently mention the podcast as a source of classroom-level value and real-world application.
Some reviews complain about pacing and editing, citing long pauses.

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Seeing What's Not There
Q: Why do you find it so important to go in sequence?
Going in sequence helps keep the actor grounded in the moment and prevents them from jumping around mentally; one detail leads to the next, gradually building a cohesive, immersive image that feeds the performance.
Connecting Through Specifics
Q: When building love and hate for a character, what is it that you're trying to look for in like, in a script or in the lines?
Milton explains he doesn't necessarily build love or hate for a character; instead, the technique exercises provide specific tools for actors.
Putting In Your Own Words
Q: Do you actually try different impulses or actions for each thought, or do you?
No, I don't try different impulses, but I focus on the overall action while recognizing the sequence of thoughts for each line.
What Acting Is and Isn't
Q: What are your thoughts on going outside the script to stimulate what you've sensed in the script?
Justice emphasizes the importance of behavior and drawing from personal experience and imagination, rather than inventing circumstances that aren't true to the play.
There Is No One Secret to Acting
Q: Is there ever a point where you get good enough at making choices that you are making, that you get beyond making the choice?
Yes, it is a muscle. It is a muscle. I've done it for so long. I mean, I've been teaching for 35 years... It's why I say, you know, you can do something I love, something I hate every single morning.

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A practitioner-focused acting series that centers on live class-style discussions and practical exercises grounded in Stella Adler teachings. Episodes cover active choices, scene work with partners, empathy versus lived experience, inner truth, and translating character traits into actionable behavior. The host and instructors guide participants through real-time coaching, demonstrations, and dialogue that emphasizes living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Notable strengths include a disciplined, technique-forward approach, a strong emphasis on authentic choices, and a track record of accessible, applicable methods for actors at many levels. The format often blends teaching with demonstrations, making it useful for actors, coaches,... more

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