Chapter
Lessons for Young Actors
32:24 - 37:49 (05:24)
The key to getting into character as an actor is to think about your own character. This involves figuring out who you are as a person before trying to portray someone else on stage or screen.
Clips
Jason Isaacs, known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter, recounts the time his friend and co-actor Richard Easton died on stage during a play and how he froze in shock as the audience laughed, thinking it was part of the performance.
32:24 - 33:38 (01:13)
Summary
Jason Isaacs, known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter, recounts the time his friend and co-actor Richard Easton died on stage during a play and how he froze in shock as the audience laughed, thinking it was part of the performance.
ChapterLessons for Young Actors
Episode"Ethan Hawke"
PodcastSmartLess
A podiatrist in the audience helps revive an actor who suffered a heart attack on stage at Lincoln Center, and the actor returns to the show two months later.
33:38 - 34:35 (00:56)
Summary
A podiatrist in the audience helps revive an actor who suffered a heart attack on stage at Lincoln Center, and the actor returns to the show two months later.
ChapterLessons for Young Actors
Episode"Ethan Hawke"
PodcastSmartLess
The process of training to be an actor at a young age can be similar to developing a manageable form of schizophrenia as you try on different roles and identities; however, it can also bring confusion to one's path of identity and self-discovery.
34:35 - 35:48 (01:13)
Summary
The process of training to be an actor at a young age can be similar to developing a manageable form of schizophrenia as you try on different roles and identities; however, it can also bring confusion to one's path of identity and self-discovery.
ChapterLessons for Young Actors
Episode"Ethan Hawke"
PodcastSmartLess
The key to developing a strong character in acting is to start thinking about your own character.
35:48 - 37:49 (02:01)
Summary
The key to developing a strong character in acting is to start thinking about your own character. One way to get into character is to work on improving your own mood through techniques like smiling.