Ep. 30 - Hey There, Neighbor! Monologue Coaching

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Join Max and Kelley as they explore different interpretations of a monologue from the catalog of The Screenwriter's Grimm. Max offers to coach Kelley on different interpretations of Hey There, Neighbor, in which Detective Angela Johnson confronts her neighbor Kurt, who has been abusing his wife and family. She convinces the wife, Gail, to leave with the children to a safe house and is there to tell Kurt that his family has left him and is safe from his violence.
We explore how many interpretations there might be with this piece and what might drive the detective to take this family under her wing. Kelley also shares why she wrote this monologue and her own experience with an abusive boyfriend in college, as well as observing telltale signs of abusive relationships with celebrities and neighbors.
We also discuss the show Found on NBC, which has a protagonist who investigates missing people the press doesn't cover and how she was once kidnapped herself. She abducted her kidnapper and now has him chained in her basement and uses him to help her solve cases.
Thanks again for listing, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Ep. 30 - Hey There, Neighbor! Monologue Coaching

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Sophia's Carol 36:13

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Send us a text Medium Sophia Gardeen must examine her life choices with the help of Charles Dickens, Bob the Atheist ghost, and the spirits of two hip grandmothers on an especially haunted Christmas Eve. Includes the voice talents of: Kelley Cody-Grimm as Sophia Gardeen and Little Sophia Benja Petty at Bob the Atheist Ghost Max Grimm as Charlies Dickens, Cal Gardeen and a Demon Kim Hart as Laura Gardeen, Nana and Nicki's Mother Damita Parks as Etta and Announcer Eion McCrary as Jess Irene Naranjo as MeMa and Patricia Danielle Grimm as the Demon Written, Directed, and Sound Edited by Kelley Cody-Grimm For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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When a Bell Rings 37:43

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Send us a text Join us as ghosthunter Jack Bronson gets some divine intervention on Christmas Eve from Em, an angel who needs to help Jack so she can get back into the good graces of her "boss" with the help of Keith, the ghost. We have a wonderful cast of voice actors, including: Mezi Mulugeta as Em Dean Atkinson as Jack Bronson Brandon Winget as Keith the Ghost Shiyla Gantt as Jack's Mom, Angela Justin Deen as Jack's Father, Ted Bronson Chiron Broderick as Dave Liz Ireland as Jack's Grandmother, Nana Tammi Latela as Mrs. Albury Jaylee Thomas as Frank Jenkins Carlos Tovar as Chris, the Bartender, and Larry Dane Amber Grimm as Bruce Dane Danielle Grimm as Teen Jack Max Grimm as the Demon and Man Kelley Cody-Grimm, as the Nurse and Hostess It's a heartwarming episode with some spicy language, so it's PG-13. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus! 3:17

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Send us a text A special rendition of the classic holiday story and editorial written by New York Sun's Francis P. Church for an editorial on September 21, 1897. The voice talent includes Carlos Tovar, Blerta Xhelili, Estella Love-Rice, and Kelley Cody-Grimm. This is a collaboration between OTC Productions and Creative Actors Lab. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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The Demonis - The Deadliest Family in America - Part 2 28:28

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Send us a text Nero and Malaria hatch a plan to deal with Larry Linberg and his photo development store after a shocking discovery. Manson and Esther befriend Saffronia and her brother Nelson after the Mayor's son and daughter bully them. The Demonis also face heightened scrutiny from their nosey neighbor. Warning: Adult Themes and Content Directed, Written, and Edited by Danielle Grimm Produced by Danielle Grimm and Kelley Cody-Grimm With the voice talents of: Darrell Snedeger as Nero Demoni Katelin Chesna as Malaria Demoni Jade Crosby as Esther Demoni Benja Petty as Manson Demoni Carlos Tovar as Diablo and Sheriff Buckley Billy Barefoot as Larry Linberg and Wilmer Pendergass Danielle Gross as Susanne Linberg Elizabeth Ireland as Wilma Pendergass Kenya Stewart as Saffronia Williams Chiron Brodrick as Nelson Williams Max Grimm as Mr. Everett, the Demon, Mayor Johnson, and Deputy Stewart Kelley Cody-Grimm as Beverley Johnson and Kimmy Danielle Grimm as Local Boy, Vidalia and Falcon Amber Grimm as Chandler Recorded at Atlanta Radio Theatre Company For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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The Demonis - The Deadliest Family in America - Part 1 32:23

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Send us a text After going on the run after a botched murder, the Demoni family settles into the simple small town of Simpleton, a perfect vision of 1960s suburban utopia–or so it seems! As they learn more about the unsavory characters in town, they know that they have their work cut out for them, which includes cutting down those who exploit the innocent. Warning: Adult Themes and Content Directed, Written, and Edited by Danielle Grimm Produced by Danielle Grimm and Kelley Cody-Grimm With the voice talents of: Darrell Snedeger as Nero Demoni Katelin Chesna as Malaria Demoni Jade Crosby as Esther Demoni Benja Petty as Manson Demoni Carlos Tovar as Diablo and Sheriff Buckley Billy Barefoot as Larry Linberg and Wilmer Pendergass Danielle Gross as Susanne Linberg Elizabeth Ireland as Wilma Pendergass Max Grimm as Mr. Everett, the Demon, Mayor Johnson, and Deputy Stewart Kelley Cody-Grimm as Beverley Johnson and Kimmy Danielle Grimm as Local Boy, Vidalia and Falcon Amber Grimm as Chandler Kenya Stewart as Saffronia Williams Chiron Brodrick as Nelson Williams Recorded at Atlanta Radio Theatre Company For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 51 - A Clean Slate 25:21

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Send us a text In this episode, Kelley discusses what you need to do in a slate and do it correctly for an audition. A slate is a basic introduction before you submit your sides or monologue to a casting director or agent. It helps them see who you are before you delve into your character. Mostly, they want to see that you are easy to work with. Here is some of the essential information you need to include, but check with the specifications in the email or casting instructions to make sure you're including the correct information, such as: Name Location Age - but only if they ask for it - otherwise, omit. If you are under 18, you have to slate your age. Height If you have representation, include the name of your agent or agency. Union Affiliation - if you have one or if you are SAG-AFTRA eligible. Say what the part you're auditioning for Thank them for the opportunity Include a full-body shot. Regular slates with a full-body shoot should be about 10 to 15 seconds. The audition notice will state if they want you to include more and how to label the files before you upload them. To view the Mr. Show video with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross with the audition sketch - click here . For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 50 - Life's a Pitch and Then You Try 31:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Kelley discusses the fine art of pitch decks for authors, screenwriters, and filmmakers. She looks at the basic structure of about 12 to 15 slides that can be in Google Slides or PowerPoint which includes: Cover Art Logline Comps - other works that you can compare it to. Character Descriptions - only for your to 6 to 7 characters Synopsis of the plot - one page or slide. The inspiration for the project The Tone - what visuals to use. The marketing potential - Who is your audience? About the author/screenwriter/or production crew (director or writer) Contact information Here's a link to the Christmas Carol Pitch Deck in Google Slides if you want to examine its structure and learn how to create one for yourself. Maybe as a creative prompt, create a pitch deck for a classic book or play. Thanks, and remember, when the going gets tough, the tough get creative! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 49 - The Notebook 35:43

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Send us a text In this episode, Max talks about how he left art school to pursue acting and how much he learned in the process. At one point, he was in the best and worst productions he'd ever been in. He's looking back at his history to plan for the future which is a great exercise for anyone, no matter your age. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 48 -The Write Stuff - Part 2 -Writing with AI 26:45

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Send us a text This week, Kelley talks about using AI to help you cut down on your writing time, whether it's helping you write a synopsis based on your Save the Cat Beat sheet, crafting a logline, or doing research for your pitch deck. What AI doesn't do well is writing comedy, and we discuss that, too. Here are some of the AI resources that Kelley talks about: Claude AI is good for doing literary research and asking about characters or authors or creating loglines, but not comedy. ChatGPT is good for creating Save the Cat Beat sheets, cover letters, and research. Bing AI Chat is Microsoft's version of AI. It can generate images but doesn't write comedy well. Some of the resources that we talked about in the last podcast include: The Script Lab - You can register on their website with your email, but you won't get spammed and will have access to thousands of movie and TV scripts. Studio Binder - This site helps you find resources for creating your film, templates for pitch decks, call sheets, and tons of other helpful advice. For Save the Cat - You can get free Save the Cat Sheets from Jessica Brody's website. You can contact us at kelley@creativeactorslab.com if you want to have us send you the sheet directly. Thanks, and when the going gets tough, the tough get creative! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 47 - The Write Stuff 39:29

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Send us a text This week, Max and Kelley talk about their creative journey through writing, with Max's being mostly in poetry and writing a blog for a year and Kelley's journey with writing scripts, short stories, and novels. Max also talks about a time in the early 90s when a short film that he wrote and produced called The Red and the Black was banned in New Zealand. Kelley talks about learning from Table Reads for her work and those of others like Brandon Winget. She also talks about how reading pilot scripts and first drafts of movies can help you realize that your first draft is a good beginning but that you'll often have to make changes before you get a final product. She also suggested finding a good critique group that can read your writing and offer suggestions, and you get to review other writer's work and offer suggestions as well. Some of the resources that they recommended included: The Script Lab - you can register on their website with your email but you won't get spammed and access to thousands of movie and TV scripts. Studio Binder - This site helps you find resources for creating your film, templates for pitch decks, call sheets, and tons of other helpful advice. For Save the Cat - You can get free Save the Cat Sheets from Jessica Brody's website. You can contact us at kelley@creativeactorslab.com if you want to have us send you the sheet directly. Thanks, and when the going gets tough, the tough get creative! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 46 - Reflections on "Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" 49:50

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Send us a text This week, Kelley and Max discuss the documentary series Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV from the perspective of acting coaches and people who have also faced sexual assault. They discuss how important it is to listen to your gut instinct and how their experiences have helped them help others. Please note that this episode discusses sexual assault. It's not an easy topic, but it needs to be discussed because toxic and manipulative people exist beyond TV and movie sets. Max and Kelley talk about how they identify if a person is trying to insert themselves into the lives of people they're trying to control. The #MeToo movement was a tipping point for adults, especially women; perhaps Quiet on the Set can do that for kids in the entertainment business. They also talk about a nonprofit in Atlanta called Revved Up Kids, which teaches children and teens how to defend themselves against predators and trains their parents to discover the signs. Here's a link to their website. All five episodes of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV are streaming on Max. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 45 - The Creative Brain 53:36

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Send us a text Max and Kelley discuss the importance of creativity and how it affects your brain when you do or try something new. They also discuss some of the scientific findings and a podcast by Dr. David Eagleman called The Inner Cosmos. Max also talks about different problem-solving approaches, such as the SWOT analysis, Business War Games, and Brain Storming and Brain Writing. We also discuss how important it is to seek out new adventures and skills and how your brain lights up like fireworks on the Fourth of July when it is challenged by something new. If you want to do a deeper dive, you can look at Rick Ruben's book The Creative Act , which is more than just a book about creativity; it's a manifesto for embracing the boundless potential within ourselves. Here's a link to the book on Amazon , if you're interested in learning more. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 44 - Taking a 20 Year Pause 37:44

1 year ago37:44

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Send us a text Join Max and Kelley as they discuss why someone like Max might need to step away from acting for a few decades. In the interim, he found a new love of writing poetry, cooking as a chef, and expanding his painting ability. Kelley talks about leaving an improv company after some bad experiences and finding the love of her life (spoiler alert - it's Max). Thanks and have a great week. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 43 - Private Detective Work for Characters 42:17

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Send us a text This week, Kelley and Max explore how to act like a private detective when you're creating or playing a character. They explore the process of researching a character's motivation by pretending that you were hired to follow the character around. They delve into various aspects, such as how the character would cross the street, how they would perform household chores, or how they would get ready for work. Kelley and Max also discuss a play they did for Florida International University (FIU) called Mad Forest by Caryl Churchill. The play revolves around two families thrust into political and social turmoil before, during, and after the Romanian Revolution of 1989. Kelley also discusses a character sheet that includes ways to flesh out a character, including: 1. If your character has a job, is they good at it? Do they like it? 2. What are your character's bad habits? 3. What would your character tell you if you asked about their greatest dream? 4. What's a secret dream he or she wouldn't tell you about? 5. What kind of person does your character wish they could be? What is stopping them? 6. What is your character afraid of? What keeps them up at night? 7. What does your character think is their worst quality? 8. What do other people think your character's worst quality is? 9. What talent does your character think he or she has but is very wrong about? 10. What did their childhood home look like? 11. Who was their first love? 12. What's the most terrible thing that ever happened to them? 13. What was their dream growing up? Did they achieve this dream? If so, in what ways was it not what the character expected? If your character never achieved the dream, why not? 14. In what situation would your character become violent? 15. In what situation would your character act heroic? Thanks, and stay creative! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 42 - Meditations for Creatives 41:24

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Send us a text This week, Max and Kelley discuss the importance of meditating and reflecting on your art and what creativity you can accomplish. We discuss different meditation techniques, including Yoga Nidra it is considered sleep yoga, non-sleep deep rest,, and it's meant to reset your nervous system. If you want to check out some of the practitioners, here are a few that Max suggests: Ayla Nova - Yoga Nidra - here is a link to a YouTube intro video. Ally Boothroyd - here is a link to a 10-minute YouTube video. Ram Dass - here is a link to a YouTube video. We can all practice a sense of well being whether you meditate for 1 minute, 10 minutes or more. It's good for your mental health and can increase your creativity. If you find yourself distracted at first, that's normal; keep working at it. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 41 - Godmother of Improv - Viola Spolin 40:36

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Send us a text This week, Kelley and Max look at the person who has influenced Kelley's acting journey the most: Viola Spolin. Viola Spolin was an actress, educator, director, author, and the creator of theater games, a system of actor training that uses games she devised to teach the formal rules of the Theater organically. Her groundbreaking book Improvisation for the Theater transformed American theater and revolutionized how acting is taught. Here is a link to the website . Her son, Paul Sills, founded the legendary Second City improv group. Kelley uses many of her methods in her teaching, including A & B mirror exercises, The Library, and movement exercises. Her creative and life journey is truly inspiring. If you want to learn more or order her book Improvisation for the Theater , which was first printed in 1963, you can order it on her website or Amazon . Click here to look at a complete list of her books at the Northwestern University Press. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 40 - Character Descriptions for the Actor & Writer 54:41

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Send us a text Join Max and Kelley as we look at iconic character descriptions in screenplays from Rick Blaine in Casablanca to Annie Wilkes in Misery to Apollo Creed in Rocky and Rose Maxson in Fences , and many other characters in between. We discuss the impact these characters had in their films and why writing good descriptions is vital for both the actor and the writer. You get to hear the actual description as it was in the script and how an actor would interpret that character. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 39 - What to Know about Set Etiquette 48:34

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Send us a text Max and Kelley discuss the importance of Set Etiquette whether you're on stage or on a TV or Movie set. They use personal examples of the do's and dont's such as: Do be kind and show good manners. Don't ask for a selfie with a lead. Do be on time. Don't try to manifest by telling a lead you will be their co-star one day. (Yes, we saw that happen) We also talk about how being professional and nice to the Assistant Directors and Production Assistants might land you in a scene with the leads. It's good practical advice so that if you're on set, you know what to do. We use examples from The Resident, Will Trent and some small independent films and theater experiences. Enjoy! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 38 - A Special Interview with Hersh of The HERshyt Show Podcast 50:29

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Send us a text This week, Max and Kelley interview fellow podcaster and the person who gave us great advice on starting our own show, Hersh from HERshyt Show. She's a retired combat veteran and also a FEMA hero who helps people and families get the help they need during a disaster. One huge suggestion, keep an inventory of what you have in your home and put special documents in safe place, either a fire proof box or safe deposit box or have big receipts scanned and kept in the cloud. She gives great advice on handling those tough times, her creative process, and some information on Season 4 of HERshyt Show. It's a wonderful and lively interview. Some of the resources she suggested were: www.Fema.gov www.usda.gov For more on Hersh and HERshyt Show - check out these links: Buzzsprout: https://thehershytshow.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehershytshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehershytshow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thehershytshow email: thehershtyshow@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE on to HERShyt Show on Youtube at: http://bit.ly/HERshyt For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 37 - Voice Over & Practice Scripts with Max 29:27

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Send us a text Max is flying solo in this episode as he talks about doing something he's always wanted to do - voice-over work. He'll take you through his journey and even cold read a few scripts from Edge Studio, which specializes in voice-overs and has a library of over 6,500 free voice-over commercial scripts, narration, and animation. It's a great place to practice your voice-over skills. Here's the link to the Edge Studio script library so you can try it out for yourself. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 36 - An Interview with Brandon Winget - Actor & Screenwriter 46:32

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Send us a text This week, Kelley and Max interview their student, Brandon Winget and talk about the acting and writing process. Brandon recently played Keith the Ghost on When a Bell Rings as well as also doing work with Brett Newton of LA Reels for a short film as well. We also put Brandon in the Hot seat and ask him probing question like his favorite sandwich, favorite action movie and we learn more about the love of his life, his wife, Jessie who he met in high school. Join us as we learn more about Brandon and how rewarding being a creative coach can be. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 35 - Make Room for New Ideas 19:46

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Send us a text Kelley is flying solo this week and talks about how to make a resolution to allow yourself to be more creative and not block ideas that might some when you're working on another project. It's those creative detours that can often produce amazing results because you didn't plan them. We're also looking at having guests on to discuss their creative process and how they get to where they're going. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 34 - When a Bell Rings - Holiday Edition 37:39

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Send us a text A ghost hunter whose life seems to be in decline learns what the world would be like without him with the help of a fallen angel and a ghost on a fateful Christmas Eve. We have a wonderful cast of voice actors, including: Mezi Mulugeta as Em Dean Atkinson as Jack Bronson Brandon Winget as Keith the Ghost Shiyla Gantt as Jack's Mom, Angela Justin Deen as Jack's Father, Ted Bronson Chiron Broderick as Dave Liz Ireland as Jack's Grandmother, Nana Tammi Latela as Mrs. Albury Jaylee Thomas as Frank Jenkins Carlos Tovar as Chris, the Bartender, and Larry Dane Amber Grimm as Bruce Dane Danielle Grimm as Teen Jack Max Grimm as the Demon and Man Kelley Cody-Grimm, as the Nurse and Hostess Join us as Jack Bronson gets some divine intervention from Em, an angel who needs to help Jack so she can get back into the good graces of her "boss" with the help of Keith, the ghost. It's a heartwarming episode with some spicy language, so it's PG-13. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 33 - Evi in the Hot Seat! 24:20

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Send us a text This week's special guest is Queen Evi who talks about a wide range of subjects from first loves, how to govern, and favorite sandwiches. She talks about her kingdom and how to teach her daughters how to stand in their power. It's also a good way to explore any characters by asking them questions and then answering as that character. The questions include: Who was your first love? Favorite foods as a child. What do you regret? How would you like to be remembered? It helps you deep dive into your character and having some fun at the same time. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 32 - Long-Lost Play for Voices about Self Talk 34:15

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Send us a text Max and Kelley discuss a long-lost performance piece Max wrote over twenty-five years ago when we first moved to Atlanta. The piece examines our inner voice and how important it is to give grace to ourselves even if things are not going as well as we hoped. He found it recently and wanted to perform it for our podcast audience for the first time. We also talked about our history of doing radio theater, including for a public radio station, WLRN in Miami, where we performed on the Pandamonium Midnight Uprising in the early 1990s. Kelley also talks about other podcasts that are outgrowths of radio theater, including Sarah Wayne Callies' production of Aftershock , a fast-paced thriller about a massive earthquake that destroys the West Coast, causing a mysterious island to rise up from the Pacific and how creating it as a traditional show would be expensive. Still, as a podcast, you let the listeners use their imagination. We also talk about our ventures into doing a production of Sophia's Carol as a podcast dramedy holiday production. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 31 - Consent 43:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Max and Kelley discuss the importance of having consent from your acting partner before doing a romantic scene or a fight sequence. Too often actors might feel pushed into doing something that they are not comfortable in doing. If you don't have the experience to see if something doesn't pass the smell test, it can be daunting and you can be told you're not being a team player or helping the project. Max takes a few examples on his own career as caustionary tells. We discuss the importance of advocating for yourself. We do discuss how actors can unfortunately get caught up in being coerced into doing pornography when they think they're working on a legitmate project. Max also talks about the nonprofit Fight the New Drug which tries to confront the porn industry and the effect it has on both the people who have left the industry and those who watch the harmful videos. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 30 - Hey There, Neighbor! Monologue Coaching 36:22

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Send us a text Join Max and Kelley as they explore different interpretations of a monologue from the catalog of The Screenwriter's Grimm. Max offers to coach Kelley on different interpretations of Hey There, Neighbor, in which Detective Angela Johnson confronts her neighbor Kurt, who has been abusing his wife and family. She convinces the wife, Gail, to leave with the children to a safe house and is there to tell Kurt that his family has left him and is safe from his violence. We explore how many interpretations there might be with this piece and what might drive the detective to take this family under her wing. Kelley also shares why she wrote this monologue and her own experience with an abusive boyfriend in college, as well as observing telltale signs of abusive relationships with celebrities and neighbors. We also discuss the show Found on NBC, which has a protagonist who investigates missing people the press doesn't cover and how she was once kidnapped herself. She abducted her kidnapper and now has him chained in her basement and uses him to help her solve cases. Thanks again for listing, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 29 - The Marriage of True Minds 46:20

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Send us a text Join Max and Kelley as we coach on a Shakespearean Sonnet 116 entitled Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds. Max is launching a series of The Bard's work on TikTok and would like to work on some sonnets. We look at the poem from different vantage points: as a sermon, a proposal, with different emotions, and from the POV of a wolf. This sonnet was the favorite of acting legend Laurence Olivier. For an actor, it's essential to understand Shakespeare even if you don't plan to perform it. Breaking down the language and universal truths is vital for an actor. Here is a link to Brian Cox coaching a toddler on Hamlet's To Be or Not To Be soliloquy. We also discuss Shakespearian comedies and the Public Theater, founded by Broadway legend Joseph Papp, whom Kelley had the honor of reading for when she attended Florida State University and was a visiting artist. She also saw Peter MacNicol l rehearse for Hamlet for the Public Theater. We also discuss the comedies of Shakespeare and how accessible they are to modern audiences. Here's a link if you'd like to see a 1978 documentary of The Taming of the Shrew with movie legends Meryl Streep and Raul Julia produced by the Public Theater. If you'd like to download a copy of the Sonnets, here's a link to The Folger Shakespeare Library. You can also download the plays for free as well. Thanks, everyone, and remember, when the going gets tough, the tough get creative For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 28 - More Ghost Stories with Dean Atkinson 40:37

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Send us a text Join Max and Kelley as we discuss more ghost experiences with Paranormal Investigator and fellow actor Dean Atkinson. They first met Dean while doing coaching for Acting Out Studios (now 541 Productions) and learned about his fascination with ghosts and otherworldly experiences. Dean talks about how his wife has been so supportive and even purchased some of his paranormal equipment. We also discussed a few of his acting jobs and working with Nightshift Paranormal Events . We discuss scary ghost experiences, life, death, power outages, and what makes a good sandwich. If you want to learn more about Dean, here is his Instagram handle and Facebook page . For more on Nightshift Paranormal, this is their Facebook page and Instagram . They hold public events and educational seminars on the paranormal. Thanks, and stay creative! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 27 - Theater Ghosts & Other Haunted Places 43:42

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Send us a text Max and Kelley talk about their experiences with ghosts in a Miami theater, Underground Atlanta, and seeing holiday lights at a park in Tallahassee, where we actually got photo evidence two years in a row of a ghost with a tri-corner hat and his friends. What we learned from those experiences is that respecting the spirits is crucial, and when you do, they will often leave you alone and maybe jump in for a photo op. If you'd like to read about the ghosts we mention, this link to Kelley's blog called Ghost of a Chance with the two photos. This is the link to the blog that Max read - Between Here and Ever After . Max's Kindle book, A River Between Zen and Chaos , also talks about his experience with the ghost of the Cinematheque, which was located in Coral Gables before it moved to Miami Beach. Thanks, stay curious and creative! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 26 - Acting Superstitions & The "M-Word" 43:58

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Send us a text Join Kelley and Max as we explore a few well-known and not-so-well-known acting superstitions. We explore what they are and offer logical explanations for why they came to be and include: Whistling backstage Ghost lights No blue costumes on stage No mirrors on stage Bad dress rehearsals No peacock feathers We also discuss the origin of wishing someone luck by telling them to "break a leg" and how that came into our modern lexicon. Finally, we address the Scottish Play (Macbeth), how it has an unlucky and sometimes deadly history, and how to combat the curse if it's said in a theater. We look at the history from the first performance when the actor playing Lady McB died to the most recent instance when Chris Rock congratulated Denzel Washington on his performance as the Scottish King, only to be slapped by Will Smith just a few minutes later. DISCLAIMER - if you are in a theater and superstitious, when we get to the part about the Scottish tragedy at minute 25:47 , you might want to put the podcast on pause, but if you do hear the name of the Scottish king in the theater, we offer ways to combat the curse. This is the link to the hilarious scene with arrogant actors in Black Adder that we mention. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 25 - Good Manners with Polly the Polite Possum 27:38

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Send us a text In this episode, Max and Kelley welcome their special guest, Amber Grimm, a fellow writer and one of the sweetest people on the planet. We discuss her children's book, Polly the Polite Possum, and the importance of manners in a world that seems to value rudeness. We explore how being kind helps you feel better and that sometimes rude people might have issues we're unaware of. As teachers, we've had our share of challenging students, and Max shares one poignant story of a young man named Bobby, who he describes as a "Tasmanian Devil," but when he sat down with the five-year-old, he learned what was driving the misbehavior. For additional stories by Amber that were read on the podcast, you can go to Episode 4 - Boo's Zoo Adventure and Other Stories, our fourth episode. Thanks so much. Stay curious, creative and of course, polite like Polly! For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 24 - Keeping a Healthy Mind and Spirit 45:56

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Send us a text Max and Kelley discuss the importance of taking care of yourself mentally, whether you're an actor or a creative dealing with rejection (creatives do get a lot of rejection) or someone in the business sphere. We talk about our experiences dealing with people and places that were less than kind and how important it is to reach out if you are feeling down or depressed. We also talk about anxiety, whether you're on stage or on the job. Practicing self-love is essential, and stepping back if you feel anxious or overwhelmed. If your health insurance offers counseling, check for what would work for you. If you want to do counseling online and in the privacy of your home, BetterHelp is a great option. Tap into the world's largest network of licensed, accredited, and experienced therapists who can help you with various issues, including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, and more (note - BetterHelp does not sponsor us). go to Better Help - www.betterhelp.com/officeladies (you need to cut and paste into your browser if you want the discount; the hyperlink does not take you to the discount page) for your first month of sessions provided by The Office Ladies podcast. Take care of yourself, and know you're not alone if you do feel depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 23 - The Trials of Auditioning 44:52

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Send us a text In this episode, Max and Kelley explore the world of auditions, the ups and downs, and how it's changed from being in person to doing demo reels. We also look at some of the not-great experiences we've both had. We talk about our own mistakes auditioning and how to beware of scams, i.e., if someone wants you to audition at their home or apartment, don't put yourself in that position and ask to audition at their office during business hours. We also talk about Jenna Fisher's experience from her book, The Actor's Life , in which a singing audition was a scam for a call-girl ring. This is a link to the Creative Actors Lab site and the video - Actor Be Aware to learn about more dos and don'ts (the last video on the page). It's essential to be prepared, but you also need to be able to do other roles besides your monologue or demo reel. Our friend, Brett Newton, has a site called Weekly Audition , where you can download scripts to practice every week. It is a subscription service starting at $15 a month, but you can video and post the scripts on social media and have them ready when a casting director wants to see something different than your demo reel. Enjoy and stay creative. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 22 - Book 'Em, CAL! 37:12

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Send us a text This week, Max and Kelley discuss three books that have helped shape their lives as creatives and actors. The first is An Acrobat of the Heart by Stephan Wangh, a physical approach to acting. This is a link to Stephan Wangh's website , which includes more on his most recent projects. The second is Games for Actors and Non-Actors by Augusto Boal, which includes more games about acting and the origins of the Theater of Oppressed. This is a website that goes into more detail about Augusto and his methods. Lastly, Kelley reads from a book that has influenced how she teaches improv and acting. Improvisation for the Theater by Viola Spolin, the creator of theater games, and a system of actor training that uses games she devised to teach the formal rules of the theater organically. Here is a link to a website that explains her influence on the world of acting. Her son, Paul Sills, founded Chicago's world-famous Second City improvisational theater. You can purchase the books on the websites or on Amazon. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 21 - A Tale of Two Booths 32:34

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Send us a text In this episode, Kelley and Max discuss one of the most famous true crimes that took place in a theater: the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We discuss the infamous John Wilkes Booth and his world renowned brother Edwin who were both actors. In fact, the brothers actually did a benefit performance of Julius Caesar to put a statue of Shakespeare in Central Park which is still there today. We also learn more about John's plot to kill the president and how in a twist of fate, Edwin Booth saved Robert Lincoln on a train platform just months before the assassination. We'll discuss Edwin's legacy of creating the Actor's Fund in New York and other accomplishments as well as that infamous night in April of 1865. Tune in and listen to a Tale of Two Booths. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 20 - Unpacking Your Creative Toolbox - Part 2 38:29

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Kelley and Max look at more tools in the creativity toolbox including the use of Lateral thinking which is a manner of solving problems using an indirect and creative approach via reasoning that is not immediately obvious. It involves ideas that may not be obtainable using only traditional step-by-step logic. The term was first used in 1967 by Maltese psychologist Edward de Bono in his book The Use of Lateral Thinking . We also discuss the Six Thinking Hats which is a tool that allows you to consider a decision or problem from different angles. It enables you to deliberately see aspects you might otherwise overlook, making your decision better and more resilient in the end. Kelley talkes about using this from an improv perspective with games like The Royal Court, Yeah, You. We discuss two wonderful actors - Bryan Cranston and Brian Cox. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 19 - Unpacking Your Creative Toolbox - Part 1 43:04

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Max and Kelley look at different techniques of using creativity for problem solving from using randomization like bibliomancy (opening a random text and pointing to a word or sentence for inspiration) to techniques use by Carl Jung and Salvadore Dali for dream interpretation. Max explains the difference between intuition and intellect and that in problem solving you can't use the same mentality that created the problem to solve it. The creative prompt for this week is open a book and point to a word or sentence and see what sort of creative spark you get from it. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 18 - The Art of Commedia 38:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Max and Kelley look at Commedia dell'arte stock characters and how an Italian improvisational art form from the 1600s still influences what we watch today, from sitcoms like The Office, Friends, and Brooklyn 99 to cartoons like Sponge Bob Squarepants to shows like Succession. We also look at how Commedia was the first theatrical art that allowed women to perform and that it was used as a form of political protest against Napolean. Its influence is seen in Shakespeare and the silent movie era. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 17 - The Power of Yes And..... 35:29

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Send us a text Join Max and Kelley as we discuss the Improv and Teambuilding Game - Yes And... It's a technique that keeps you in the affirmative and is something we've used in both acting as well as in our business training. It's so easy to go negative, which takes less energy on the front end but robs you of energy on the back end. Yes And... teaches you how to build on other people's ideas so no one feels like their contribution will be diminished. When people don't feel like they'll be judged, they're more likely to open up and contribute. It's a great game to use in team building in business, committees, faith-based, and performing arts organizations. This week's prompt is to do a random act of kindness whether it's complimenting a stranger, holding a door, or buying lunch or snacks for your business colleague. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 16 - The Play's the Thing! 37:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Max and Kelley talk about doing a play and script writer's festival and how they actually met at the Florida International University Playwright's Festival doing a play ironically called Whoredogs. As the Fates would have it, they kept on meeting randomly in other productions, including a children's theater version of A Midsummer's Night Dream. They also discuss good and bad behavior on sets and two great experiences with Bruce Greenwood and the Farelly Brothers. Sometimes those bad run-ins on sets or with people in theater can redirect you into something new and better, you just need allow yourself to see it. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 15 - Brevity is the Soul of Wit 40:03

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Send us a text Kelley and Max discuss the famous quote from Polonius in Hamlet, "Brevity is the Soul of Wit," and how it can translate to your creative projects (check out NoSweatShakespeare - Making Shakespeare Easy & Fun✔️ to find cool ways to learn about the Bard). So often, procrastination is not about being lazy; it's because you have so many ideas you don't know where to start. We discuss the heavy metal band Tool and its many influences. There's a quote from Tennessee Williams and discussions on meditation, elevator pitches, slates, and how one little girl used social media to get her father a kidney. Rather than focusing on a huge project, break it into small bite-size pieces like a forty-five-second elevator pitch, a monologue, or a two-page, two-person scene. You can take it outside of writing and try that recipe with four ingredients or a drawing that uses only a pencil and charcoal. Get inspired, and learn that brevity has great power. A huge shoutout to the Gwinnett County Library system for allowing us to record at their facilities. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 14 - Show Don't Tell! 37:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Max and Kelley explore the best way to show what you mean rather than telling. In acting or business, it's a vital skill to have. For example, if someone acts up at a wedding, rather than mention it as a line of dialogue, do the scene where the mother-in-law has a meltdown - that's much more interesting. Max also uses examples from the acting guru. Jerzy Grotowski , on using an exercise in which you use animals to show what your character would be in the wild. Kelley also talks about how people with the least experience often make up for that lack by telling but not really having much to show to justify their claims. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 13 - Your Business is Show Business 39:05

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Send us a text Join Max and Kelley as we discuss how similar the process is for casting a play or movie to trying to find the right "actor" or employee to fill the role in your company. We also look at how important acting is when dealing with the public and keeping that drama mask in place. Of course, we discuss the Writer's, SAG-AFTRA and possible Teamster's strike and how important it is to advocate and not undervalue yourself. Then there are the CEO's who make more in a day then one or two of their employees make in a year. For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com . You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab , Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab , Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab , and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!…

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Ep. 12 - So, I Could Be Wrong 25:27

2 years ago25:27