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I Don't Need an Acting Class

Milton Justice
Acting
Acting Techniques
Character Development
Stella Adler
Acting Technique
The Actor Lab
Theater
New York City
Broadway Shows
Stanislavski
Milton Justice
All My Sons
Script Analysis
Actor Lab
American Horror Story
Auditions
Emotional Connection
Auditioning
Marseille
Authenticity In Acting

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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Recorded while working with an actress in a class in Paris, this episode explores one of the most common problems in acting: actors don’t start acting until they start talking.

Beginning with the discovery that a character is impulsive, we explore h... more

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This week, we explore the actor’s preparation: how to get beyond vague ideas and find something specific that actually feeds you; why we need to shop more widely for choices instead of settling for the first thing that works; and what happens when yo... more

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This week's episode is about learning to trust that acting can be built a little at a time – and recognizing when what you've built is already enough.

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Picking up where last week’s episode left off, we dig a little deeper into what it actually takes to make a great acting choice.

What makes a choice come alive? In this episode, Milton works with actors on cutting through the explanations, descripti... more

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Set designer discussed in the introduction, Tony Award winner
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Patrick Qualiano
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Milton Justice
Host of the show and acting teacher with substantial involvement in The Actor Lab and Milton Justice Studio; central figure delivering pedagogy and live coaching.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 310 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.

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    C. Rob2793
    United Kingdom7 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…

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    Stopthefraud
    United Statesa year 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.

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    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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    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.

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    Latonia Forbes
    Canada2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the accessible, classroom-like format that still feels studio-based and rigorous.
Audience often mentions applying techniques to real-world auditions and performances.
Listeners praise the practical, actionable acting guidance and Milton's depth of knowledge.
Some listeners criticize pacing and editing, noting slow delivery and long pauses.
Many describe the show as transformative for their acting, with value from Stella Adler lineage.

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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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What is I Don't Need an Acting Class about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical acting pedagogy rooted in Stella Adler's methods, with Milton Justice guiding live class-style discussions that break down scene work, script analysis, preparation, and truthful character choices. Episodes emphasize living truth in the moment, specificity, and avoiding plot overviews, using real-line coaching, demonstrations, and student interactions to illuminate technique. A notable edge is the blend of classic technique with contemporary examples, international class settings (New York and Paris), and a focus on accessibility for actors at varying stages of their careers. Listeners can expect actionable exercises, deep dives into given circumstances, and guidance that connects craft to authentic performance... more

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