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• The First Day . . .
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  Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 7:59PM / Standard Entry / Members only
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  The first day is the hardest day . . . so the cliche goes.  Can't say the cliche applies to Jeanne Hartman's 2 Day acting course.  I had much fun today.  I have never taken an acting course, though I have been acting professionally for 11 years.  It is refreshing to be in such a friendly and safe environment to work on scenes.   And to be able to take this class with friends!  That to me is the best and most rewarding part.  The trust is already there, we all know each other, and we are learning together. 

  I have learned how to act by working and making mistakes.  Rarely do you get the chance to talk to the other actors about the scenes and the working, outside of the quick run-throughs before shooting the take.  You learn mostly by observation, by self-study, and on the rare occassion, from advice given by experienced actors.  I still believe that the best way to learn how to act is by doing it, but how much faster we can learn if we also had an environment where we can work on your craft, without the pressure of a shoot.  The idea is like having practices before a game.  The coach is there to help you work on your areas of need and to help you get mentally and physically ready for the game.  

  So here is where I have to give a big ups to my friend Jason Tobin, for bringing his "coach" to Hong Kong to work with us.  There are not many good acting teachers in Hong Kong, and to be able to work with a coach of Jeanne's caliber in Hong Kong is a rare opportunity.  Thanks Jason!

  And how do I feel after the 1st day?  Esctatic to see my friends act outside of a shooting environment.  It was fun to watch my friends work on their scenes and learn from their process.  Everyone in the class has their own unique energy and it's great to watch my friends try scenes and characters they have never tried before!  The vibe was very supportive and positive and I am sure the scene work will be even better on the 2nd Day. 

  Will write more tomorrow, but yes.  The first day is a good day!  Now on with the rest!

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