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I Don't Need an Acting Class

Milton Justice
Acting Techniques
Acting
Character Development
Stella Adler
American Horror Story
Auditioning
Plot In Film Vs. Theatre
Witch-Twins
Acting Workshops
Authenticity In Acting
Sisterhood
Theater
Imagination In Acting
Poor Things
Boredom
Production
Writer's Strike
Text Analysis
Human Behavior
Storytelling 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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The ability to visualize and live off images that are in the actor's imagination is a great skill to develop. It keeps you from acting in a vacuum,– to say nothing of solving the problem of a bad partner.

Actor work is not an intellectual exercise. And it’s not about “good writing.”

It’s about experiencing.

The audience doesn’t come to the theater for the words on the page. They come for the experience of what the character is going through — in the... more

Actors have a tendency to abandon their technique as soon as they get an audition – and leap to a performance. Just taking a little time to really think about the text makes an enormous difference.

There are many roads in to building a character and, unfortunately, there is no paint-by-number approach. It's great as an actor to play with several different techniques.

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Milton Justice
Academy Award winner, celebrated acting teacher, and host who draws upon extensive experiences from his studies with Stella Adler. He provides practical insights into the craft of acting, fostering emotional depth and authenticity in performances.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 301 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 Kingdoma month 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 States8 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 States10 months 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 Kingdom10 months 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 find the insights and anecdotes shared by the host to be deeply enriching and applicable to their acting practices.
Some reviewers mention the pacing and delivery not meeting their expectations, hoping for more concise and structured guidance.
Overall, the show is appreciated for its candid approach and the depth it brings to understanding acting techniques and emotional engagement.

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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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Insightful discussions on the intricacies of acting are a hallmark of this series. The content primarily revolves around character development, emotional connection, and the techniques that lead to authentic performances. The host shares rich anecdotes from the world of acting, especially drawing upon the teachings of Stella Adler to guide both novice and experienced actors through the craft with practical exercises and reflective conversations. Listeners can expect a blend of technical knowledge and personal stories that make the journey of understanding acting both educational and engaging.

Unique to this series is its focus on the deeper emotional processes behind acting, transcending traditional methodologies to encourage creativity an... more

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