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January 31, 2025 23 mins

On this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, Scott offers insight into the creative process and the importance of objectives in acting. The episode emphasizes the significance of tactics and how they can be engaged through energy and imagination.

Scott demonstrates various exercises to explore the energy of different tactics, such as utilizing prompts like "proclaiming" or "comforting," to help shape the delivery of a phrase. The exercises he demonstrates aim to help actors make discoveries about their characters and improve their rehearsal process.

Finally, this episode also highlights the importance of avoiding the trap of playing the mood of the lines. Rather, focus on your character's tactics and objectives to add depth to your role. As an actor, you are encouraged to experiment with different tactics to enhance your performance and make informed decisions during rehearsals.

So, what are you waiting for? Are you dedicated to the craft? Listen now!

About Scott

Scott Leon Smith has worked as a professional actor and director for nearly 25 years in a variety of genres. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting at West Virginia University, where he studied under alumni of the prestigious American Conservatory in San Francisco. He honed his craft in Chicago as part of A Crew of Patches, a traveling theatre company that performed Shakespeare for students. Scott is CEO of Monstervox Productions, where he helps clients by providing specialized voice-over work for advertising, audiobooks, eLearning, & instructional videos.

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