In episode 9 Ivan looks at Guidepost #7 in chapter 8 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. Special guest, actor Tabitha Tao returns and they discuss technique & experiences as well as the guidepost, Communication & Competition.

In episode 7 Ivan looks at Guidepost #5 in chapter 6 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. The more extreme the opposites the actor chooses for a scene, the more everything in between is likely to occur
instinctively, naturally, without the actor having to consider these choices.

In episode 6 Ivan looks at Guidepost #4 in chapter 5 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. This episode covers “Humour”. It discusses the importance of determining how humour works in playing out a scene, even a serious scene.

In episode 5 Ivan looks at Guidepost #3 in chapter 4 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. This episode covers “The Moment Before”. It discusses figuring out the characters back story and creating an awareness of the character before one word is spoken in the audition.

In episode 4 Ivan looks at Guidepost #2 in chapter 3 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. This episode covers goals, objectives, and determining what you’re fighting for when breaking down a character in an audition.