Bhavnisha Parmar: Actor, voice artist and screenwriter in London, England.

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.

I recently produced a web series and while in the pre-pro phase was introduced to this site. It was an amazing resource and through it found our DP-David Navarro, Sound Guy-Justin Lee Dixon, and DIT-Derek Passmore. Thanks so much to them, and Stage32 for making "Work In Progress"-the series happen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZRltZNC8tg

There is currently a post discussing how you consider your own script titles, but I'm curious to learn what titles you feel really nailed it. Which ones make you stop and think, "Wow, great title."

Thank you David. It is this politely relentless attitude that adds that edge, that touch of madness to our intentions. Such a lovely reminder why we all do what we do, in any creative field. But more importantly learning to love the sticky bits just the same!

Thank you for sharing these pieces of advice Jason. Very much appreciated!

Thanks for the connection.

Wishing everybody the most amazing success, the greatest happiness and buckets of fine laughter. Thank you to all the brilliant people I have worked with, met and shared a coffee with! 2016 is just a number. Make everyday this great, this special.

Hello all Stage32'ers! As the year closes and we look back at how it’s all coming along… a small message with big wishes for everyone, with those things to come. Here’s to another one filled with joy, excitement, laughter, happiness... and creative mayhem! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year… Bhavnisha @bhavnishap | www.bhavnishaparmar.com | acting@bhavnishaparmar.com _________________________________________________________________________________________ I also wanted to spread some joy.... So here goes! #TH52 | WEEK 48 "Ho Ho Ho… Ha Ha Ha" It’s that time of year again.... and even though many would say “we should be doing this all year around…”, (myself included), it is the time not only to spread love, joy and kind words but also to embrace the wonderful rich emotions that come with the time of the year. The rising build and the come down, as they would say. The exiting preparations matched with the reality of the January blues. This year take note to feel the cold air against your cheeks, the laughter from babies as they profusely manhandle neatly wrapped presents… and even the effort to reach out to an old friend with no other intention but to say hello. Basically the monumental words and exchanges of Christmas cheer will never disappear, but fleeting moments of passion and sensitivity need to be grabbed with both hands and a glass of mulled wine! It’s all about the little things, the details and the moments. God Bless. #TH52 #2016 For more .... http://thelittleindianlove.tumblr.com ....and scroll right down to the first couple of posts. I hope some of it brings a smile to your day!

A semi-veteran of the site, I wanted to reintroduce myself and where I am right now, creatively. Lots has changed and I have surely grown over the last year. Currently I am working on screen in comedy and as a VO artist. If you asked me where I'd really like to be...performing in a global sitcom and a voicing in a Disney animation. One day at a time, eh. Looking forward to connect with more wonderful, individual creatives here. Anything that I could help with, give me a shout. Warm Wishes, Bhavnisha

Hi Bhavnisha! Nice to meet you. And, thanks.

Hi Bhavnisha! Thank you for your request, much appreciated.