An Actor's Space with Rob Brownstein

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June 19, 2022

Juneteenth.

June 19, 2022 Tomorrow is the federal holiday honoring Juneteenth, the celebration of the announcement on June 19th, 1865, in Texas that enslaved Americans were free. On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee had surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant of the U.S. Army, but it was not....

When will a woman pitch in Major League Baseball? It might be sooner than you think

Yes. ma’am…

When will a woman pitch in Major League Baseball? It might be sooner than you think More women are playing baseball at higher levels than ever before, but they still face challenges earning Major League Baseball roster spots.

Google Engineer On Leave After He Claims AI Program Has Gone Sentient — HuffPost

It’s here?

Google Engineer On Leave After He Claims AI Program Has Gone Sentient — HuffPost Artificially intelligent chatbot generator LaMDA wants “to be acknowledged as an employee of Google rather than as property," says engineer Blake Lemoine.

Senators strike bipartisan gun deal, heralding potential breakthrough — The Washington Post

If only…

Senators strike bipartisan gun deal, heralding potential breakthrough — The Washington Post The handshake deal, which will inside modest new gun restrictions alongside significant new mental health and school security investments, came after three weeks of intensive talks. Now the negotiators must build support among a broader group of Republicans.

This class was so succesful in March - 3 bookings! - they've added one in May. Come play.
www.thecommercialclass.com

DeBorah Sharpe Taylor is running for reelection to the Western Region of ACTORS EQUITY as a Principal Councilor, and she needs your help with signatures to qualify for the 2022 ballot

DeBorah has enjoyed an extensive body of work in all areas of the entertainment industry. But Her Stage Credits include, THE WIZ, EUBIE, JELLY'S LAST JAM her late husband Ron Taylor's show IT AIN'T NOTHIN BUT THE BLUES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and a host of other productions, including touring the world as a SUPREME, and backing vocalist for BARRY WHITE, and HARRY BELAFONTE.

She is a proud acting student of ROB BROWNSTEIN and is hopeful that you will sign her Nomination form. The deadline is Wednesday April 6th. Reach out if you have any questions for me.

Thanks so much for your consideration!
Kindly sign and return to: [email protected]

Sincerely,
DeB Sharpe-Taylor"

Hey everyone!!

I know it's a been a while and lots of things have happened - BUT we are so excited to announce we are re-introducing our "Commercial Class for Actors ages 50+" in March! If you're interested, please sign up at www.thecommercialclass.com and if you have questions, just email us at [email protected].

Can't wait to see you there!
P.S. (Yes it's in person - taught by our very own Rob Brownstein!)

'I'm Joe. Nice to meet you': Joe Burrow introduced himself to Rams stars during Super Bowl 56 — USA TODAY

Love this.

'I'm Joe. Nice to meet you': Joe Burrow introduced himself to Rams stars during Super Bowl 56 — USA TODAY Footage from NFL Films provided some awesome insight into how Joe Burrow interacted with his Rams opponents on the field during Super Bowl 56.

Glimpses of Renewed Los Angeles in Super Bowl Telecast

Glimpses of Renewed Los Angeles in Super Bowl Telecast Broadcast of the big game presented a vision of L.A. far removed from that of a city sunk in dystopian despair and crisis. It could prove prophetic

The 50+ Class is back!
"For the seasoned actor and for those returning to commercials after being away and the new challenges moving into this age range."
www.thecommercialclass.com

Pro Cinematographer On What Separates Great Actors From Everybody Else - Andy Rydzewski

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‘The Nevers’ Star Ann Skelly on Nailing Live Energy in Self-Tapes

“On self-tapes
With self-tapes, it can feel like I lose the stakes and electricity of being on a set or at a real in-person audition. I’ve learned that I prefer to work under pressure, so there’s a luxury in self-taping that drives me absolutely batsh*t. I think my fault there has mostly been looking for a perfect take, which doesn’t exist, and that goal takes away anything interesting in a scene, anyway.

“Prepping well beforehand and doing as few takes as possible keeps tapes from becoming stale, and helps keep your mind intact.”

What’s recently helped is using the embarrassment that comes with auditioning. Whether the reader, the character, or accent makes you feel that scary vulnerability, it’s been quite nice to throw away any preconceived notion of what it should be. I’m the person that’d do tons of takes and they’d all be the same, and then have to make an appointment with a therapist afterwards. But I’ve sent off first takes since, which makes me feel like this advice works if you see yourself as being a similar kind of actor. Prepping well beforehand and doing as few takes as possible keeps tapes from becoming stale, and helps keep your mind intact.”

‘The Nevers’ Star Ann Skelly on Nailing Live Energy in Self-Tapes The star of Sky and HBO’s Victorian-era sci-fi drama shares insider tips on acting

Art LaFleur Dies: 'Sandlot,' 'Field Of Dreams,' 'Santa Clause' Actor Was 78 — Deadline

This was one of the guys I always loved. Loved seeing him in anything/everything. Of course I didn’t know I was going to end up being one of those character actors myself. Cheers, Art.

Art LaFleur Dies: 'Sandlot,' 'Field Of Dreams,' 'Santa Clause' Actor Was 78 — Deadline Art LaFleur, the actor who was best known for playing Babe Ruth in The Sandlot, has died after a 10-year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, according to his wife Shelley. He was 78. Among his most memorable Sandlot lines was, “Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s Legends. Heroes get reme...

Column: Ted Sarandos' Netflix memo on Dave Chappelle is a masterwork of gaslighting

So here’s my question to Mr. Chappelle and Mr. Sarandos: It it were racist anti-African-American humor, or anti-Greek or anti-Semitic would you be singing the same tune? Damn straight you wouldn’t!

And if you were at the Bowl last week and laughed at those “jokes”, you need to look into your own heart.

Column: Ted Sarandos' Netflix memo on Dave Chappelle is a masterwork of gaslighting Instead of using 'creative freedom' to justify Chappelle's special, Netflix should just say what it means: Inclusion is great but money is better.

Michael K. Williams, star of 'The Wire,' dies just two weeks before possible Emmy

Damn

Michael K. Williams, star of 'The Wire,' dies just two weeks before possible Emmy Michael K. Williams, known for "The Wire" and "Boardwalk Empire," was a sentimental Emmy favorite for his work on HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

Jason Sudeikis embraces teamwork and fights cynicism. 'I believe in Believe.'

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How Michael Douglas Became a Braver Actor

How Michael Douglas Became a Braver Actor After 40-plus years, Michael Douglas returned to television in ‘The Kominsky Method’—and rediscovered himself as an actor: “It was really scary.”

Tom Hiddleston's Greatest Life Advice Will Change Your Future (MUST WATCH)

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Lucy Liu gets personal on fame, art and standing up for herself on the 'Charlie's Angels' set

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The little film that could.

Photos from SAG-AFTRA's post

Christopher McQuarrie's Advice? Stop Trying to Break In and Make Something

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15 Inspiring Quotes from the Five Highest-Grossing Female Directors - ScreenCraft

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Billy Wilder: from poor Austrian journalist to Hollywood superstar — The Guardian

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Pilot Season 2021: Networks Shift Strategies — Variety

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Humphrey Bogart’s very dear friend Spencer Tracy was born on this day in 1900. Bogie held Spence in the very highest regard, both personally and professionally. Tracy was supposed to deliver Bogart’s eulogy, but he was too emotional to do it, so John Huston stepped in.

Richard Burbage: Shakespeare's leading man and the reason Hamlet was fat

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'WandaVision' could've played only to Marvel fans. Refusing to do so made it great

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Anthony Hopkins Remembers It All

“Just keep it as simple as you can. But if you have to do Stanislavski on it, if you have to do Lee Strasberg, fine. There’s nothing wrong with that.” I was trained in that way myself, in Method. As the years have gone by, I’ve incorporated into my skill set a fast means of doing it. That is, to keep it simple, keep it relaxed, and know the text.

Anthony Hopkins Remembers It All At eighty-three, the actor says, performing is easier than it’s ever been. Every role slips into the story of life.

'A fight can be worthwhile.' What lessons WGA learned from its battle with agencies

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Pandemic Cost Film and Video Production Nearly 92K Jobs, Study Says

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Terrence Malick Cut Haley Bennett Out of a Film, Then Wrote a Letter Telling Directors to Hire Her

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IFC Midnight Picks Up Supernatural Horror Pic ‘The Djinn’

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Olivia Wilde Opens Up About Her ‘No Assholes’ Set Policy Following Shia LaBeouf Firing

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Stanley Tucci landed a great role in 'Supernova.' Then he swapped it with his costar

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You Are The Union Presents: Our Industry and the COVID Surge (Replay)

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'The Gift of Room Tone' featuring Martin Scorsese, Roger Deakins, Cristopher Walken, and More | The Black and Blue

theblackandblue.com "Capturing room tone requires [Criterion Collection] interview subjects to sit quietly for thirty to sixty seconds, and of course when you ask a bunch of people to do the exact same thing, they’ll all end up doing it differently. As you’ll see, some are very playful while others are more meditat...