
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 239 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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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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.
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…
Co-worker mentioned his acting coach had a podcast called “I Don’t Need an Acting Class,” and the title alone sold me.
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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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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