Actor’s Notes

week 3 at the second city and we upgraded "yes, and" to "hell yes, and" 🎭

ever catch yourself firing questions at your scene partner? or blank so hard you forget your own name? same. in this one i get into why asking questions is basically stealing from your partner, the coming home game that taught me specificity without saying a single word, why every scene should start in the middle, and the move i use when my mind goes complete...

week 2 at the second city and honestly this one hit different 🎭

you ever freeze up in a scene and default to bossing your partner around? same. in this episode i get into why so many improvisers fall back on anger or teaching, why you should "kill your babies" (thanks Del Close), and why one simple, specific line is usually all your scene partner needs.

plus a little homework at the end: practice active listening today. with your fr...

The fastest way to become a better actor, improviser, and scene partner might be to stop trying to be perfect. Giovanni reflects on his first week at Second City Chicago and the improv lessons that changed how he thinks about confidence, specificity, and taking up space on stage.From the “yes, and” rule to the trap of “polite improviser syndrome,” this episode turns beginner-class insights into practical gui...

Actors Notes

, where Giovanni turns the lens on his own life as a half-Russian, half-Filipino actor. He shares how growing up between two cultures taught him to read subtext, trust instinct, and make bolder creative choices in auditions. He also breaks down why your upbringing, cadence, humor, and even your “edges” can make a performance more memorable—if you stop trying to sand them down.You’ll disc...

The conversation covers a range of topics including Filipino food, cultural exploration, childhood experiences in acting, and the importance of training and resilience in the acting industry. The discussion delves into rejection, self-taping, and the challenges of auditions for child actors. It also touches on the significance of theater and the value of pursuing acting for the love of the craft.

Takeaways

• Filipino food and cultu...

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I recently had the opportunity to model for Nike, and the experience reminded me that booking the job is only one part of being a professional actor or model.

In this episode of Actor’s Notes, I’m sharing what the experience taught me about proper set etiquette, arriving prepared, listening carefully, adapting when things change, respecting...

After 22 weeks and 66 hours of improv training, I finished Improv for Actors 2 with three lessons I want to carry into every class, audition, and opportunity that comes next: listen, have fun, and adapt.

In this episode of Actor’s Notes, I reflect on the fear I felt entering my first improv class, learning to release mistakes, becoming a better scene partner, and treating training like a real performance.

I also walk through Th...

Actor's Notes is a solo podcast where I document what I'm learning in real time through acting, improv training, and the process of becoming better in life and in craft.

In this episode, I reflect on a lesson that's bigger than acting: progress isn't always obvious. Sometimes growth doesn't come from learning something new, it comes from continuing to show up, getting the reps in, and trusting the process.

These aren't conclusions. T...

I drove 10 hours to Chicago for one acting class at The Second City.This is Actor's Notes: A series documenting my journey to becoming a better actor through classes, auditions, improv, and everything I'm learning along the way.🎭 New episodes every week.📱 All Socials & Affiliates:https://stan.store/gioaxibalChapters:00:00 Why I Drove 10 Hours05:52 Arriving in Chicago07:35 First Look at The Second City09:25 Inside the Improv C...

Actor's Notes is a solo podcast where I document what I'm learning in real time, through acting, improv training, and the process of becoming better in life and in craft. In this episode, I share observations from my acting class and discuss various acting tips I've picked up. This isn’t advice, it’s documentation. Notes taken while becoming.🎙️In this episode, I reflect on stage fright, self-consciousness, and the ways...

Actor’s Notes is a solo podcast where I document what I’m learning in real time, through acting, improv training, and the process of becoming better in life and in craft.In this episode, I reflect on my first experience being on a film set, what I expected, what actually happened, and the similarities and differences I noticed once I was in that environment.This isn’t advice, it’s documentation.Notes taken w...

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Actor's Notes is a solo podcast where I document what I’m learning in real time, through acting, improv training, and the process of becoming better in life and in craft. This episode focuses on the actor life and offers acting advice from my personal journey. I share my self improvement as an actor, not as a celebrity, but as an intermediate actor striving to how to be an actor.

Actor’s Notes is a solo podcast where I document what I’m learning in real time, through acting, improv training, and the process of becoming better in life and in craft.In this episode, I reflect on what I’m learning about monologues, from cold reading under pressure to understanding that it’s not just about memorizing lines, but how you deliver them, adapt, and make them your own.This isn’t advice, i...

All Behind the Scenes on SNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/dwq6npbSI just finished my first improv class at Second City in Chicago… and it wasn’t what I expected.I went in thinking improv was about being funny, quick, and entertaining.But what I actually learned completely changed how I look at acting, communication, and even everyday conversations.In this episode, I break down:– What improv is really about–...

Filming a feature film often means unusual hours, and today is no exception! 🎬

Join me for a "day in the life" as we navigate a late call time and the "behind the scenes" reality of "filmmaking". This "celebrity" lifestyle isn't always glamorous, especially when it involves working through the night. Wish me luck!FOLLOW MY JOURNEY HERE:https://stan.store/gioaxibalTonight is the night before I step on set for my first feature film....

I posted 100 videos… and honestly I’m just getting started.I used to overthink everything! the camera, the edits, what people would think. But somewhere along the way I realized the point wasn’t to be perfect… it was to get better. This is what I’ve learned so far, what surprised me, and how I’m moving forward from hereSocials & BTS content on my SNAPCHAT!IG: https://www.instagram.com/giova...

Follow the Journey Here: https://stan.store/gioaxibalSnapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/SGJuY6juJoin me as I take you inside my journey through improv comedy training at The Second City in Chicago, one of the most iconic comedy institutions in the world.Over the past several weeks, I’ve been documenting what it’s really like to step into an improv class as an actor, navigating overthinking, learning to trust my instincts,...

Follow the Journey Here:https://stan.store/gioaxibalSnapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/bFfCm2IuWe just completed Week 5 of Improv for Actors at The Second City in Chicago, one of the most famous improv training programs in the world.If you’re searching for acting classes in Chicago, improv classes for actors, or wondering how to get better at acting, this video breaks down exactly what you can expect from The Second City’...

Join me on my personal success journey through week three of improv lessons at The Second City in chicago. This video documents my experience and what I'm learning, reflecting on the process of becoming an improviser. It's all about how to act and embracing lifelong learning in the world of improv comedy.Week 3 of my journey learning improv for actors at The Second City in Chicago.In this episode of Actor’s Notes, I’m s...