Comments on: TECHNIQUE

By: Psyche Y

Psyche Y — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:20:59 +0000

This was extremely helpful and a timely reminder about how important the right training can be. Thank you!

By: taylor marr

taylor marr — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:29:26 +0000

i havent really done any auditioning in a long while, so i cant say that this is how i handle an audition. but i will say that the australian technique has helped me understand acting a million times better than i have in the past. it really works well for me. i like to prepare; i like feeling like ive done all i can do to grasp the character and the scene. but trusting myself is a big issue; thats something i definitely need work on.

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:35:14 +0000

Paul,
I came back to comment again, as I recently had a very positive experience with using the Australian technique! I had prepped a monologue using the technique, and also prepped a scene…but I was lazy with the scene and did not use proper technique (I got totally distracted by the content of the monologue). I performed both in front of an agent and casting director…They said they scene did not seem real, that I did not seem to know the character well enough. When it came to the monologue they said: I connected ‘beautifully’ with the text. Surprise! Now I have personal proof, technique is essential!
And I personally think it helps you enjoy the process of preparing more as well, and produces confidence and stability within your work.

Thanks again,

Jasmine

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:09:12 +0000

G’day. Brilliant. I could not agree more! In fact, were it not for the technique I learned in college, mixed with the amazing Australian technique I learned at AIDA, taught by you, I would not have booked the work I have in the town. And your anagram for T.R.U.S.T. is exactly right. I am looking forward to sharing this on Facebook and making sure my acting friends see this. It is an amazing difference technique can make in an audition, as well as a shoot/gig. I have worked with people who got roles based very little on technique and more on looks, and it is frustrating. Thank you again for this blog! Looking forward to many more!

By: Cyanne McClairian

Cyanne McClairian — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:59:23 +0000

AWESOME BLOG!

I have recently been getting back into acting again & back on stage after WAAAAAY too long of a hiatus & Technique has honestly been my saving grace!
I have been booking auditions non stop this past couple weeks & have been soooo grateful for the Australian technique that you taught me!! Tho I do often forget to do a physical warm up before most of the auditions, I have been doing the Bill Pepper CD about once/month for the past few months again & doing a lot of what you talked about above. It is crazy how repetition over a few years keeps things ingrained & comes back automatically like it never left. I DO feel rusty, but I am very consistent in the dropping the breath before an audition/performance, as well as breaking down of the scene & character work… & it is SOOOOO helpful!
This play is my 1st in FOUR YEARS, & because I have been implementing your Australian Technique, I continue to be singled out every week with compliments by the director, as well as many audience members who come to see the show. I feel confident that I am quickly building back up to being my best simply by repetition of my technique every week… I may not be where I want to be yet, but I have the confidence to know that I WILL be!

I look forward to reading more of the blogs… they are good reminders as to what we are doing well & what we could be improving on. THANK YOU!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:30:02 +0000

What a gold mine Paul! So much important information, made easy to read and understand, about one of the most critical aspects of connecting withour work, and creating consistently. Thank you!”

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:44:57 +0000

Dear Paul,

Thank you so much for another fantastic blog! I really enjoy reading it. I have been learning and practicing these techniques from you and definitely gaining tremendous freedom, spontaneity, openness and creativity in my work!! Thanks to your caring and loving!

I look forward to many more of your wonderful blogs!

Lots of love,
Ashley