The Authentic Actor

In this short video, acting veteran and coach Michael Laskin speaks to the holistic approach outlined in his best-selling book, The Authentic Actor, where he teaches that an actor’s indelible identity is the prism through which we experience the character. The authentic self is, in fact, one of the foundations of character building, along with the time-honored skills that all actors must acquire.

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“This a true gift … the knowledge and acumen of a hugely talented actor and teacher who’s been ‘in the rooms,’ felt the victories, and weathered the no-thank-you’s.”

—Jeffrey Tambor