HOW TO ACT 'REALISTICALLY' (2nd video of 2 on this) Acting coach NYC
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- Film '2' of the free acting lesson from New York acting-coach John
Windsor-Cunningham, showing methods for an actor to be 'truthful' with difficult lines. John's videos advise on Shakespeare, how to learn lines quickly, and covers plays from Pinter to Oscar Wilde. All available on his website www.Windsor-Cunningham.com
So acting is more like meditation/visualization of a scene and entering yourself into it in order to draw out real authentic emotion, rather than pretending .
Yes, it is, as you say, like that, but also involves lots and lots of study of scripts in order to understand them really fully. So it involves the intellect as well as the instinct. John Windsor-Cunningham
Precisely. You have to imagine you ARE that character. You are actually experiencing the film's scenes as this character. And you respond and react as the character.
he's got a cool voice
He's actually from Mississippi . . . it's called acting!
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Yes! Actually... Like a Devil is Disguise. I Love It.
I started crying then laughing cause I realized it wasn’t real then started crying again cause I realized that story is true for someone somewhere and it made me actually sad
Great! Sounds like the exercise worked for you. You can make up your own, of course. Best wishes, John Windsor-Cunningham
@Ephraim Winston me too
Did you. Did you really. I actually find that hard to read... it's so sad and yet very much funny. Need a Hanky?
When you actually feel sad the second time after realising it’s true for some other person. Isn’t it like sympathising for the character. But here you are that character.
So basically your expressions are feeling sad for someone .
Any ways to change on the imagination?so i can be the one feeling sad being the character ?
I feel like I'm going to have a lot of trouble with acting because the only way I can be legitimately emotional about something that isn't real is if I'm surprised about it, or it wasn't what I was expecting. I failed The dead sibling exercise so hard because I predicted it ten seconds in.
Just saw your response, and yes, of course, as you say - 'surprise' is a necessary part of all this, and the fact that you 'predicted' the end of the story stopped it working, but without coaching you I can only point you to the gentler video I have on the site called, I think, 'the most important acting lesson in the world' which may help you be calm and to let yourself be surprised, if I may say so.
Oh, I actually saw that on my feed. I'll go check it out, thank you so much!
I did predicted it too because this really happened to me...with my relative sudden death..and in this exercise I reacted in exactly the same way I reacted on that fateful day...
Elliart 7 I think maybe it’s less about surprise and more about being in the moment. In real life if you are on the way to the hospital because someone has been in an accident your mind will jump ahead too and try to predict the outcome. You don’t really know until you are told what has happened. Hope that makes sense.
I also guessed it in like the first 10 seconds, but I still started crying… What is actually wrong with me
I recently decided to visit a dream of mine that has been in my heart for years, to start acting. Your TH-cam channel popped up and this exercise competently struck me. You actually got a true reaction out of me. My knees buckled and I started crying. Wow thanks so much for sharing your talent.
Best way to start is to get in touch through the 'Contact' page on my website www.Windsor-Cunningham.com and I'll be happy to answer basic questions at no charge (!) I also coach on Skype and in New York at what I'm told is the lowest rate going!
This was one of the areas I have most difficulty with breaking down, due to my background, with this instructional video I actually managed it I'm blown away , it shows what phenomenal instruction can do for your acting career
how's it going now?
You are brilliant. So utterly convincing and remarkably charismatic. What helpful words. Thank you.
When you did the exercise, at the end I started crying. Really crying. Tears after tears after tears. I wasn't trying to, I just did. And for a few seconds--I believed that my family member actually died.
Shit this exercise is great , and same time is bad . I accepted the situation the moment he said ur sister died , my heart stopped for 3 sec and I started feeling dizzy . If ur in front of camera u might forget ur lines the character's gestures etc , Eventually it ll lead you to mental state . Acting should be in a enjoyable way. Again it's good exercise but becarefull folks , as a actor you should be able to go into the character and come out . With this exercise you will be stacked and ll have hard time to come out ,Acting is about impressions you have to pretend that ur someone else , don't accept that ur someone else , because u never can be someone else . Acting is a mental game, go with ur limits don't push it too hard some stuff can be done with feelings some with impressions . Good luck ppl
faarhaann khan that’s you way of acting but I think actually believing it is the way to do it
I love how you encourage actors to actually be what they’re saying and not pretending to be what they’re saying
I think we get so caught up in getting into as many acting classes as we can, and using as many techniques as we can, that we forget the base of acting is so incredibly simple. It's tough, but it's so simple. Just be. And you are. Not believing that you are, not pretending, you just are.
Yes, it's simple, but the amount of study and work, the amount of detective-work that is needed on a script, the amount of time needed to work out WHAT the simplicity is needs experience. John Windsor-Cunningham
Best advice on acting I've seen/heard. Thanks so much for sharing!!
You're welcome. Remember you can always ask odd questions - for not cost - through the 'Contact' page on my website Windsor-Cunningham.com and that I coach on Skype if needed. Best wishes, John
Thank you for putting it clearly that’s amazing I act with myself since I was 10 but only started having a career in acting at my 20s and all I can say is the hardest part is when directors tells you to have certain emotion because that won’t be real and believable and you want to do it your way or be free to make it fun and entertaining. Thanx again
You raise a huge, giant, important subject. Arguing with directors, in my own personal experience, resulted in my not being asked back to twenty big theatre companies - even after having successes with them, Directors hated me disagreeing with them, because I did not know how to show them I was right in my acting. Then - as you seem to be doing - I began to learn how to fill up a character realistically, and the arguments with directors stopped. If I'd learned at your age I might be a star by now, but that does not matter, of course; - what matters is that I did learn (as all actors need to) to understand what is behind lines and to act THAT truthfully. So keep working hard! John Windsor-Cunningham
is it just me, or dose his ascent make everything wonderfully better
Wow! This exercise was really "real"! Actually made me feel things. Amazing
Thank you! I’ve been at a road block in my voice acting career where it felt I wasn’t tall enough to ride, I was never good enough to apply, I was never good enough to act. But that in itself was the problem I was in the mindset of “acting” as my character not “being” my character. This has genuinely shocked me awake. I’m currently driving back to my recording booth and I’m not gonna stop acting for the next 2-4 hours just coming up with scenarios and scenes in my head! Also I’m watching all your videos from now on.
Thanks for kind words. Another source of inspiration in this often-awkward 'job' is to find characters and style of script which - for some strange reason - we simply 'like'. Some very respectable actors like playing drug addicts, and some very inexperienced actors like playing doctors and professors! So the trick is to 'keep at it' - which, fortunately for us, many other actors don't really do ! J
Wow, my heart stopped and I got tears in my eyes... Amazing! Thank you for your advice! :)
Haha that's awesome! I was just really feeling it, I guess! :D
Brilliant. This was actually very insightful. I listened to your story about me and when I got the news my sister had died.. I immediately teared up. I wasnt sure what to say so I just looked intensely at the doctor in disbelief.. but also I know that he was being truthful. I'm going to watch this several times. Thank you
Thank you so much for this insightful video. This exercise was very clarifying and so helpful as I am a new actress. I cried for my sister! ( and I'm an only child) I enjoy your insight and knowledge, and look forward to learning more with your channel. Thank you!
RIP Sydney. I had so many emotions pumping through me, you’re brilliant, but yet so simple in a way that I love!
Holy crap it worked!!! I cried! I did it!! You're amazing! Did you still give online acting lessons?
I have never been able to cry on cue, but when you told me my fake little brother died, tears started flowing. Thank you so much. I now realize that I've simply been ACTING.
Wow, I plan to become an actor, you did really well to help me, by giving this advice. Thank you.
Hi Mr. John, I don't want to stall the response. I just want to tell you how amazing you are sir. I've crushed like never before. My emotions blasted out of me, my whole world collapsed in a split secound. Interesting part of it is that I can't call myself an actor yet, because I only recently decided to work on myself to become one. This was true epiphany for me and I want thank you so much for sharing your wonderful method with us all. You are the saint!
That was incredible! I had tears streaming down my face!
That was really strange. My heart was pounding as I was sitting in the cab on the way to the hospital. And I could feel my eyes starting to burn a little when the doctor came in and told me my sister Allison had died. I couldn't get tears, but it felt very real to me.
Amazing exercise.
This helped me realise when I'm on camera I'm trying to sing, rather than singing. Watching someone try is painful. 😅 Extremely helpful insight.
Thanks for kind words. Singing is hard, and so easy to end with an attitude of "LISTEN to ME SING" and "WATCH ME!!" The heart, the soul, the clarity of 'true' singing requires so much practice (just as actors should never give up studying their lines even during a long run of a play). The fact that you know this should keep you pushing for the jobs that you want, and enjoying those moments when - like to lenses in a microscope - it all comes together so you can find it again! I never criticize and name any performers, but I'll just throw in the name of Ali Stoker in Oklahoma who just wanted to SING, so reached our hearts as well as her own! Who cares much that she was in a chair, the point is that she was one Broadwayist who just sang, and must have worked night and day at it. John.
omg i have a play in two days and ur two videos really helped me , i almost cried , thank you so much!! YOURE A GENIUS
If you need specific help I do coach on skype, and charge as little as possible - just use the "contact" page on my website www.Windsor-Cunningham.com or my email (not here please!) at jwcactor@yahoo.com
Wat strikes me the most isn't his instructions per se. Don't get me wrong, he knows his onions etc, but with acting, the truth is, no one really knows anything for sure. And that's why I love listening to him: he's very aware of that very fickle nature of the craft of acting, so he never lords anything down. Personally, there are times I've watched his videos without getting any actual, etched-in-stone tips that can work for me, but I'm still so satisfied......because, sometimes, for young actors like me, very few things are as helpful and encouraging as seeing a true veteran of the trade, aged and experienced, and yet brimming with passion enough to sit himself in front of a camera and just talk...talk to me...talk about acting...talk to me about life. That's the point: with this man, the lines between life and acting can become so refreshingly blurred.
Very clear explanations especially the "I'm eleven inches tall" exercise on how you say that line realistically.
Oh. My. Lord. Listen I don’t have any siblings but that exercice made me feel the loss of him. I’ve never felt this on acting purpose. My mind was turned on denial and shock and anger. Thank you so much for this acting lesson which is the most helpful one I’ve ever been given.
Thanks for your kind comment.More on my website if you want it, Windsor-Cunningham.com (and a 'Contact' page if yu want coaching, - though sounds like you may not need it ! ) JOhn
Hey! I found this so handy! I loved the exercise at the start; genius! I found myself freezing from eating the food I was, and in this complete frozen state, I found it to be a true reaction from what you've said! Thank you! I got cast in a play where I play a vivacious, raucous & sassy dancer, stuck in the underground tube with older men and 2 other female characters (ones an elderly, one slightly older). When we did our first rehearsal, I struggled so bad; I couldn't find anything to relate to my character. Im far from confident, or sexy or showy or loud.... This is the first play I'm in and I have no idea how to 'act' or 'be' my character... or even relate to her! Please help..!
Happy to help. Obviously I need to know what your main scenes/ lines are that are difficult, and that can't be done by e-mail, but I'm happy to work with you on Skype or if you're in NY in person. A session lasts just over an hour so that we don't have to rush when we reach 59 minutes - ! - and costs $35 which I think is fair.
Best to get in touch through the 'Contact' page on my website www.Windsor-Cunningham.com and I'll fit you in as soon as possible. There are dozens of 'trick' ways of achieving what you mention, as well as deeper ones if you have time (or need them). Best wishes, John
+John Windsor-Cunningham how do you feel about child actors what's the best advice you would give them and what do you think would be a good character to start method acting please
Sorry, only just saw your question. Too hard to answer in a few lines. If you want a session use the 'contact' page on my website www.Windsor-Cunningham for details. John
Yes, I actually became quite distraught and had tears, believing I'd lost an Older brother. Thank you for this. it's was amazing.
this man is a genius with his method to put ways to act it’s not silly it’s genius
Well what can I say? Thank you. All methods are really aiming at the same thing, truth, but thank you. If only you were a director! John Windsor-Cunningham
Jesus you had me crying like a baby. That was powerful.
Thank you for this video!!
I actually did practice "acting" during the exercise. My 'brother Kenny' died in an accident, and my realistic reaction actually shocked me! I cried on command for the first time and realistically approached it!
So excited, I'm moving to Los Angeles to pursue modeling and acting especially, I've been watching so many videos to better my acting and this is the best one hands down!
I've had acting advice before but I think this is the best I've ever gotten. I can never make myself cry and pretend to cet but I can cry in real life. As a new actor this is so helpful
This is great, I've been a fan of film, stage & screen for many years, but to get to see these walk-thru's of how it's done, just brilliant. Thankyou. The "masterclass" videos that are being bounded around youtube are also great, showing how directors like Ron Howard direct scenes, bit by bit. How awesome.
I've had the pleasure of knowing this gentleman for many years. He is indeed a brilliant actor. And a completely and utterly sincere person in his zeal to be of help to others.
Wow. I really want to be an actor but I am very shy and my school doesn't even have a drama department.
If you still need help with the idea of being an actor please use the 'contact' page on my website www.Windsor-Cunningham.com
This man is a magician who makes emotions appear in me like pulling a rabbit out of a thimble.
THAT EXERCISE WAS AMAZING
I really love to read, and I think that helped me out with this excercise. Believing in what's clearly not true is something I've practiced for a long time
I feel the exact same way
I love this it was powerful it was really nice talking to y
I just burst into tears on my couch...ohmygod this is genius
"Genius" eh? Well thanks! More videos coming soon, just terribly busy at the moment. But I appreciate kind words. (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com) and if you want an antidote to the tears you experienced you might like to watch my other, completely different website, www.MadEnglishman.com and just watch video number "7". Best wishes anyway! John
i was finding a video to start learning how to at and bumb into this. Your method is deffitely for me cause when you sai that my sister is dead i start crying and my voice crack even though there was no tear though. Thank you
It made me feel it, wtf... lol i don't want to act, i just feel this was interesting
OMG. My beautiful dark-haired older brother Jhon :(
Never acted in my life and I was so mad, and shocked and almost crying.
You're the best.
Holy shit I cried
My eyes started to water and fill up with tears when I thought of my little brother. (I don't even have a brother). Thanks John. This exercise really worked.
I can't begin to tell you how moving this whole video is. I don't know how I found you and I couldn't have tried to find you before... and yet here I am. Nearly 7 years later you are finding people to to talk and help, even though you don't know who I am, I feel like we've had a profound life changing experience.
I teared up right when you said that my family member was involved in a car accident and felt extremely dizzy when my "sister" died
Well! Thank you for having a 'go' at the exercise. Sorry if it upset you a lot. Acting is a mysterious business! best wishes, John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
Best video ever... I felt as if I truly lost my "38 year old brother, Robert, with brown hair." I had to take a second to talk to the doctor... in my head. You, dear sir, are an inspiration.
Can you do a video on how to cry, because if you want to cry you can't cry..
Thank you so much John. This was so helpful. I felt nauseous and almost cried when you said your family member has died. Also, I loved how you explained how to make I'm 11 inches tall truthful. It was really incredible. Thanks so much.
Thank you! Hopefully more videos soon. Best wishes, John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
This is so interesting because I always tried my best to actually believe in what I was acting while in a play or even doing a video skit with friends. If I had to play being in love with someone then I would get in such mindset that when I'd see them I'd start feeling my heart beat fast, I somehow was in love with the person, but just during the scene really. I never knew if that was the "right" or "emotionally safest" way to act, but it was what worked best for me to seem more believable. I see now that it is incredibly important to hold on to the realness of the craft. The fact that you are in love or are truly sad for someone while acting then it really does do wonders to the audience's perception of the character and the story their in.
Thank you for sharing the secrets of the art. its a very rare ability, a good actor has been finding ways to have a conversation with his inner dialogue since a toddler I believe
Well said. Yes the search for truth goes on ! ! ! It just has to be FUN! John Windsor-Cunningham
I paused this video... at the word, "died."
I was completely with you on this journey. I invented a 16 year old sister (younger, I'm 25) with cherry red hair, I sat in the cab, I came along, tears are in my eyes and my jaw has dropped. I hope you are M. Night Shamoling this... back to the video..
This is pure gold, absolutely the most well off teacher. I’m from Australia and my only actual promising teacher of the arts was my highschool teacher.
Well thanks! I do skype if you ever need specific help. Best wishes anyway, John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
This really, really helped! It shed light on a part of acting that I've never thought about before. I was surprised that I did actually cry. Bravo!
Full on tears started flowing. Like a really shocked sad cry. Wow.
So, so sorry your were sad for a moment, but fun that your imagination works so well. Best wishes anyway, John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
John Windsor-Cunningham don’t be sorry, this was an incredible experience. Thank you so much! You are amazing!
this is good stuff and it's really common sense. if you want to act realistically you have to actually feel what that character feels.
Thank you. More if wanted at Windsor-Cunningham.com
omg i felt a deep sadness wtf
Rest In Peace Alice, you were wonderful little sister, a cried and I was in complete shock
So sorry about Alice. If you need an antidote you might try my other website and only try video number "7" (only that one) at www.MadEnglishman.com Hope that helps. All best wishes, John Windsor-Cunningham
I'm a singer/songwriter and I'm coming to the end of trying. I've skirted on wanting to act for years but only had a small part in a short film and one or two supporting roles. No acting training but I feel I would be a great actor. I listened to everything you said and I got it completely. I am going to take a huge step and do something about this, it's been a burning passion for so long. Thanks so much for this John, this could be a career/life changer for me. By the way, I actually cried when I imagined my relative had died haha
Thank you
Rob
Well it's a difficult business, so if you find you need specific help, choosing classes/ managing auditions/ getting agents/ meeting casting-directors/ or basically enjoying all roles I coach on skype and in New York in person, but I miss messages here, so please only get in touch using the 'Contact' page on my website ( www.Windsor-Cunningham.com ) or my direct email ( jwcactor@yahoo.com ) Best wishes, John
This is one and maybe the most importent and useful lesson that i have ever got. Amazing sir. I hope you would do more videos and share your genius!
Very kind of you, thanks! I do private coaching if you need specific help and charge as little as possible. But I rarely see messages here as I get over a thousand each day and just reading fifty takes up over an hour. Use the "contact" page on my website if needed, www.Windsor-Cunningham.com or jwcactor@yahoo.com Best wishes, John
Love your videos John. Simply superb. I watch them again and again, and amazed how much I learn each time. Thx
Incredible. I got to a place I'll describe as "utter sadness". What an amazing exercise. And at no point did I need to act. Phew and wow! Thank you!
Thank for kind words. And the point is that if we work out the background of any situation - perhaps with some parallel in our own lives - (that we hate spiders so we can act as if we hate women, some spiders being female ! ) - any situation is easy to imagine. It may seem hard work sometimes, but actors whom we compete with are doing that work, so we just must sort out what any damned lines are about ! John
@@NewYorkActingCoach Yes, makes complete sense, John. Btw- perhaps you are familiar with the Teach character in American Buffalo? I have to deliver the F*** Ruthie monologue for stage. I've got the accent, I've learnt my lines. But I'm still searching for the reality. Dustin Hoffman pulls it off in the movie where he's out in the street crossing a road which adds to the realism and inherent energy. The monologue's opening line artificially sets off the intensity when Teach F***'s four times at Ruthie in her absence to express his anger about her to his friend Don. Any guidance would be gratefully received.
EVery actor is different and I don't know what you are like, so I can't sensibly suggest specific ideas (unless you want coaching n which case please use the Website), but every line means something, ad they can't all be in the same note of complaint! He may be angry with himself, or amused, or tired, it's up to you. So study each line to find out. John
@@NewYorkActingCoach Of course,, and I will explore your website. It was a naïve question and thank you for entertaining it. For interest, their is a school of thinking, for this particular play, that because it's set in Chicago the character is allow to rattle through his lines, landing her an there for emphasis. My Director made this point which leaves little room for the subtler form of the art. I may well develop my own interpretation, fingers crossed. Thank you again.
I love your style and your angle on storytelling to engage the actor into a real thought, real actions. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for kind remark. John Windsor-Cunningham
Man oh man that friggin excersize worked like a charm! I was crying like I actually lost a family member. It also brought up sensory memories I had forgot about when my little brother was in the hospital. I tip my hat to you sir. Thank you for sharing these amazing pointers. Great stuff John. As soon as I get a skype camera I will be in contact with you!
I was shocked and even had tears when i heard Ben passed away. In my room at 2am.
*RIP Ben*
he's just ncredible. that last ''surprised to see you'' was so dark. amazing
Thanks for kind words. John Windsor-Cunningham
Absolutely loved this and the previous video. So funny! In tears cracking up! LOL! Some good advice in there as well. But really funny!
Oh my god the first exercise is incredible!! It worked
My reaction was dead serious as if I was in the hospital and my older brother died !!!
Jeez thank sir so much
And my heart was beating so fast
This absolutely mind-blowing. Thank you so much for this!
You're completely welcome! John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
I love this because I needed to learn how to act for small or large audiences this shows me how to be me acting and I get it
When you said "your family member has died" I did not cry. Ironically, I felt mad, my 24 year old brother Josh had just died. And I felt frustrated I wasn't with him because I could've butterfly effected the whole accident and made 1 difference that could've saved his life.
Thank you so much for this! It was really helpful! I want to act when I am older so truly thank you!
Great job Mr. Cunningham. Great performance. You made my evening👏👏👏
I've always been able to cry when needed when acting, I'm a bit rusty but this was amazing help
You made me cry tears, over my dead brother, who didn't actually die. And then made me think you were talking only to me, like for real to me. I'm still questioning if I should try this line of work! but learning so much from you either way. Thank You
Hmm. .. Glad to hear your imagination works well, but the idea that you might "try this line of work" is scary because it involves, risk, obsession, frequent disappointment, and passionate commitment, so don't event think of it unless you can't live without it. John Windsor-Cunningham
@@NewYorkActingCoach I understand, and I am not discouraged. I embrace hard work and I don't underestimate the challenge (I also saw your video on that subject of "should I try to be an actor", your response reconfirms that message) I have always admired acting, to be a part of story telling, that leaves something lasting. I have to start somewhere, to learn the basics, before I take the risk. That's where I found your teaching, and am appreciative for your response. I've committed 25 years to years my current profession, and willing to take the risk of disappointment to take a shot. Starting soon with Voice-Over classes as a 1st step. Thanks!
This was an amazing exercise. Your such a good acting teacher
Thank you! John (www.Windsor-Cunningham.com)
All of these edits and information is great. The edits/texts have a humor to them I love it. Very interesting to learn from and watch. Thank you!
Omg I felt chills when I heard the news and my mouth fell open, this is deep 🙂
This exercise is so good! I was actually upset and my eyes were watering up. Thank you John
The way this was explained to me made acting make so much more sense to me. Thank you
It is a real reaction to a story
I would love an acting session with you, sir. I have learned so much from you on TH-cam, Thank you!!!!
Thanks for kind words. The best way to fix a session is not here, but through the 'Contact page' on my website, if you don't mind - ( Windsor-Cunningham.com ) or the direct email ( jwcactor@yahoo.com ) - just explain what you need help with briefly and I'll reply to you that way. John Windsor-Cunningham
Shit....this got me....the way you set up the scene and said not to think about it or do anything but then when you said the ending of the scene...it hit like a ton of bricks....you are great.
Well thank you! If you want specific help with anything to do with acting I coach and charge as little as possible. Details not here but through the 'Contact' page on my website ( www.Windsor-Cunningham.com ) but am not saying you need help!! John
Awesome! Thank you for that info! You are in NYC, that's cool. I am in Philadelphia. I just started reading all of the books by the greats (Adler, Stanislavsky, Strasberg, etc.) I really want to get into acting. It's a complete change of career path for me ( I have a business background) but it has completely captivated me in ways I can't describe so I want to go for it full force.
If you want help email me please, dont message here as I rarely see these ones here. I'm at jwcactor@yahoo.com or get somebody else, but books wont do much, sorry to say. Truly.
I was looking for acting in front of a camera examples because most of my acting are theatrical. Therefore having got the chance to play in a short movie, I began feeling a little over my head as the day draw nearer. However coming across your lessons has enlightened me , and not only for my upcoming movie shoot but theatrically as well. I also cried over my imaginary older brothers death , following your instructions and coaching. It became real to me. I did have an older brother but he died when he was but a baby, long before I was born. Thank you. I will watch more of your educational videos.
My brother, your examples and your videos and your tips and techniques in general are just so exciting. I’m no actor but I need a place to start from and your videos are so amusing it’s crazy
Thanks for your kind words! You say you need a place "to start" and you should be careful about giving it too much or too little time, as the 'job' of being an actor is difficult and expensive (lots of time out of work waiting for auditions). But you may get lots of fun from a good 'amateur' company, or by reading or talking about screenplays together in a group online. Try googling for them anyway, you may end up with FRIENDS and learn more off them than off me! John Windsor-Cunningham
@@NewYorkActingCoach thank you for this means a lot man!
So glad I discovered this channel.
Well, you're welcome. And if you have any specific questions (that can be answered briefly pleased as I get a lot of requests) use the 'Contact' page on my website as it costs nothing or my direct email jwcactor@yahoo.com
and not here as I miss lots of messages here. Best wishes anyway. John
website is www.Windsor-Cunningham.com
Nobody i know in my family died, but it still worked. This is super effective!
I actually started to cry... I tried to record this ... but wow! You are amazing!
Well - thanks, but it's your own imagination that was amazing not me, your own openness to it. John Windsor-Cunningham
Fantastic! Really benefitted from this. Thank you John!
Thanks for kind words. Sometimes, of course, a part needs to be tried lots of different ways before we find something in it which we have (in some very small way) in ourselves, - like when a part needs us to fear somebody but we remember that we hate spiders ! - but the result can - thank all the heavens - be fun! So when actors don't speak of enJOYing their work it's a 'concern' ! John
He is quite well spoken, and a fantastic teacher.
You are brilliant! This video is life changing. Genius.
Thank you for kind words. If you want more help you might check my website www.Windsor-Cunningham.com Best wishes, JOhn
I have actually used this method once when seeing if I could make myself cry. Despite being a 16 year old female, who doesn't know true fear, I put myself into the place of a 30 year old man with PTSD who has just been triggered into a panic attack by his reckless friends. I was crying hot tears.
In this particular situation, I've never known what it's like to have a sibling but I was tearing up at the fact that my sweet little 8 year old sister Callie was taken before she even had the chance to experience life.
It is actually very simple. I believe my performance would be even better with people there to act with me.
This was incredible, after the exercise i felt like i could easily win the oscars.
So you're telling me I was doing the right tehnique all this time? That's great! It makes me want to act more and dive deeper into this 😁
Your own unique way of explaining this was perfect for me. Thank you!
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