Spencer Scott: Actor in New York City, New York.

My name is Joseph Dean Coburn and I teach acting. Once in a while, when meeting someone new, I am asked, "What kind of acting do you teach?" "Good acting." is my response. So, what's the difference between Good and Bad acting? Good acting is so simple. The late, Sanford Meisner would say, "Disabuse yourself of the horrible need to be good." In class, I will say, "Who you are, as a human being, is good enough." These are things that a teacher says in response to forcing, faking, indicating, posing, or trying to put on a performance -- BAD acting. It's your simple, truthful, human response that makes up good acting. When you see someone trying too hard it's a lot like being on a bad date, you just get uncomfortable and want it to end -- NOW. Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando, and Rod Steiger, were all asked the question, "What's the difference between great actors and good actors. All three gave the same answer, "For the great actor, it's really happening to him." Brando was asked that by Connie Chung in the 70's, Brando in the 80's during a print interview and Steiger was asked the same by Charlie Rose in the 90's. So, three GREAT actors, decades apart, and they all gave the same answer. It shouldn't need to be pointed out that they did not collaborate on their answer. So, you want to be a GREAT actor, do you not? Well, then train in a way that builds the same habits that all great actors share and have shared. Listen, take personally what you see and hear, allow those things to affect YOU (You cannot turn yourself into someone else, some character, you just look foolish). Finally, permit your truthful, instinctive, emotional response. So, good acting is a game of permission. Permit yourself to listen and watch your partner acutely (that's called "connected" or "chemistry" when you see it on the screen). Permit what you see and hear to affect and emotionalize you (contrary to "Don't take it so personally" that you were taught as a child). Permit your truthful, instinctive, emotional response (the one that happens TO YOU, not the one you MAKE happen). Those are the fundamentals shared by good actors and great actors alike. Make a habit of working that way and you will elevate your acting to "Good." You want to get GREAT? Do all that for 8 shows a week, every week, for about 6 years. Then you can start auditioning against world class players for the highest paychecks and greatest fame. Does it sound a little like competing in professional sports? It IS the same approach. Fundamentals, Discipline, and Respect for the game. That's old school and it works every time. Anyone who says differently is lying to you and trying to steal your money. You cannot be taught acting, you can only learn it. Learn good acting and you will become a good actor. Learn bad acting and the results are just as predictable. Okay.

How much experience do you think you need before an agent will take a meeting with you?

Thank You Spencer!

Hi Spencer, Thanks for connecting! I am working as a sound designer for Doc Zee Films. Can you kindly take some time to watch the trailer of our new film “House of Temptation”. Thank You! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs24k6Lvpb8 Indiegogo Campaign: House of Temptation - Feature Film http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/house-of-temptation-feature-film

Hi there, I would love to audition for your project if you are still casting. You can contact me here on Stage32 or email me at ssgold29@gmail.com if you would like to see a head shot and resume. Good luck with everything.

Hi there, Your project sounds really interesting and I would love to audition for the role of the student if you are still casting. You can email me at ssgold29@gmail.com if you would like a head shot and resume. Or you can contact me here on Stage32 if it is easier. Good luck with your project!

Hi there, Your project sounds very interesting and I would be more than happy to audition. You can contact me here on stage32 or email me at ssgold29@gmail.com if you would like to speak more. Thanks very much!

Hi Brian, I would love to audition for your project. You can contact me here on stage32 or email me at ssgold29@gmail.com if you would like to speak more. Thanks!

Hello Spencer, If possible could you take a look at the project "Breathless". The character within the story is an assailant that commits a horrible crime on a couple who is about to welcome the birth of their new child. The character's appearance is more so of a loner, creep, low life, punk. You can contact me through email: ezra.emmanuel@gmail.com Best, E. Emmanuel

Hi there, This project sounds really interesting. I'd love to audition. You can message me here on stage32 or email me at ssgold29@gmail.com if you would like to speak more or see my resume. Good luck with everything.

Something that made the light bulb go on. For me, it was something so very simple. "Don't think...Be."

I would love to audition for a part in this. If you would like to speak more you can message me here on stage32 or email me ssgold29@gmail.com. good luck with the production!

I'm in a Playwright/Directors workshop at HB Studio lead by Tony Award winning director Jack Hofsiss. We need a 20-30 year old attractive male to play two roles in two different plays that we are directing. There is no pay and requires a bit of a time commitment for rehearsals and for the one single performance on Monday evening August 26th. The actor who we cast for the roles was just cast for a show that will take him away for two weeks. It is an opportunity to work with an interesting group of talented professionals and, of course, to be seen by an award winning Broadway director. Contact me if interested.

John Pallotta Acting Studios www.johnpallotta.com networking event@The Grace Hotel NYC (125 W. 45th) July 22, 8pm-1am, cash bar, "tv specials" and indoor pool which conects to bar/reception area is open to our party (bring a suit) director/actress Deborah Twiss (Kick-Ass, Law & Order, and the upcoming Sebastien) will be there, that night prior @The Producers Club (358 W. 44th) 7-9 pm is a no charge for actors casting director session a part of the studios industry lecture series, with casting director's Donna McKenna, Amy Gossels & Alexis Khan, sides for the Donna Mckenna audition (she is not accepting monologues) is on the site www.johnpallotta.com, for further studio& event inquires email: michaeljuliano.pallottastudios@gmail.com

Hi there! This project sounds really intriguing! I'd love to audition for the project. Is there somewhere I can send a head shot and resume to you? Thanks for your time and good luck with everything.

Tx for the add Spencer

Spencer, Thank you for your friendship. All the very best to you, Much love , Rene

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Hi Greg, I sent my head shot and resume a couple of weeks ago and was just following up since I never heard anything back. Please let me know if this opportunity is still available or if you never received my email. Thanks very much!