Best Fools Gold Theatre Podcasts (2024)

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MINE 22:35

2y ago22:35

22:35

Content Warning: horror violence Join Stumpy around the campfire for a spooky tale about two prospectors who discover a mysterious gemstone deep down inside a dark, dusty mine... A Just Press Playhouse Production. Cast: Orlando Segarra, Nathan Miles, Lindsey Kelly, Gabe Templin Original music by The Brooklyn Bystander Some sound effects sourced fro…

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#42_ Negativity in the workplace. Sour grapes and all… 43:55

3y ago43:55

43:55

Boki and Dean discuss the consequences of negativity and why it is so detrimental on a film set.

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#39_Elia Kazan - More tips from the late great actor's director. 1:00:10

3y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Boki and Dean conclude their talk about Elia Kazan and share more directing lessons about working with actors.

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The Overnight Express 18:42

3y ago18:42

18:42

Content Warning: Contains western-themed horror violence. Join Stumpy around the campfire for a spooky tale about mail delivery and insomnia... A Just Press Playhouse Production. Cast: Nathan Miles as K.W. Gabe Templin as Hayward Orlando Segarra as Stumpy, The Padre, and Colonel Potter Original music by The Brooklyn Bystander Some sound effects sou…

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#37_Do you need to know acting jargon in order to talk to actors? 48:25

3y ago48:25

48:25

Boki and Dean discuss acting terms and if you need to know them to direct actors effectively?

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Time Trip Season 2 2:10

3y ago2:10

2:10

Here is the final trailer for our serial "Time Trip!" Be sure to subscribe to catch all the new episodes. Welcome back to Time Trip! a Sci-fi serial following the adventures of Private Trip Timeskipper as he trips through time. An unfortunate accident in Dr. Meira Bitterman's lab hurls Trip into the quantum plane. Now he must find his way back home…

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#36_Don't let them do it the same way twice….inspiration is only once 32:31

3y ago32:31

32:31

Boki and Dean discuss the benefits of multiple different takes and why you should discourage repeat performances.

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#35_ Giving the freedom for actors to explore….make a fool of yourself and the rewards will be gold… 46:12

3y ago46:12

46:12

Boki and Dean discuss how permitting your actors into making a fool of themselves will generate better scenes for your film.

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Preview: Time Trip! Season 2 Teaser 2 1:00

3y ago1:00

1:00

Welcome back to Time Trip! a Sci-fi serial following the adventures of Private Trip Timeskipper as he trips through time. An unfortunate accident in Dr. Meira Bitterman's lab hurls Trip into the quantum plane. Now he must find his way back home with the help of Friends and Family, or remain lost in the void of time forever. Subscribe to Time Trip!:…

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#34_ Let's talk specifics. The secret sauce to performance. 36:21

3y ago36:21

36:21

Dean and Boki discuss why you need to be aware of specifics in your actors….how and why to look out for them.

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#33_What's the problem? How to challenge your actors 32:49

3y ago32:49

32:49

Dean and Boki discuss how to raise the stakes and drama of a scene by using obstacles.

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#32_ Why giving your actors physical obstacles in the scene can make it more alive and real…. 41:46

3y ago41:46

41:46

Boki and Dean discuss how physical obstacles can elevate your actor's performance from great to masterful.

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Preview: Time Trip! Season 2 Teaser 1 1:29

3y ago1:29

1:29

Welcome back to Time Trip! a Sci-fi serial following the adventures of Private Trip Timeskipper as he trips through time. An unfortunate accident in Dr. Meira Bitterman's lab hurls Trip into the quantum plane. Now he must find his way back home with the help of Friends and Family, or remain lost in the void of time forever. A Just Press Playhouse P…

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#31_ The importance of letting your actors live in their place on set 55:12

3y ago55:12

55:12

Boke and Dean discuss how to build a set with your actors and make it a living, breathing space.

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#30_Why relationships in your scenes are important 50:08

3y ago50:08

50:08

Boki and Dean discuss character relationships and why it's important to know them inside out.

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#29_Watch out for the eye contact - the battle between natural and technical 40:15

3y ago40:15

40:15

Boki and Dean discuss eye lines and eye contact between actors and how being too technical can ruin natural behaviour.

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#28_Working with people that have never acted before 48:00

3y ago48:00

48:00

Boki and Dean discuss methods on how to work with actors with little to no experience and deliver amazing performances.

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#27_ Monologues, long speeches and expositions…how not to make them sound like recitals 1:03:56

3y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Boki and Dean discuss how to make monologues dynamic and interesting in order to keep an audience engaged.

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#26_The illusions and delusions of continuity 36:47

3+ y ago36:47

36:47

Boki and Dean discuss why you should not worry about continuity errors.By Actor Director Talk

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#25_Don't hate film (For the love of film) 26:22

3+ y ago26:22

26:22

Boki and Dean discuss why the best filmmakers don't hate movies and why you should do the same.By Actor Director Talk

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#24_Acting to camera and why your actors should never play to it. 39:21

3+ y ago39:21

39:21

Boki and Dean discuss the hidden desire for actors to play to an audience and why they should never do it.By Actor Director Talk

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#23_The importance of relaxation 39:34

3+ y ago39:34

39:34

Boki and Dean discuss the tips and tricks on how to relax your actors on set.By Actor Director Talk

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#22_The magic of fun and the need to remind your actors 31:07

3+ y ago31:07

31:07

Boki and Dean discuss the benefits of a playful mindset and why you need to tell your actors to have fun.By Actor Director Talk

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#21_The good, the bad and the ugly of difficult actors 49:52

3+ y ago49:52

49:52

Boki and Dean discuss why working with some difficult actors can be a blessing in disguise and the actors you must avoid working with.By Actor Director Talk

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#20_Collaborating with your actors 58:56

3+ y ago58:56

58:56

Boki and Dean discuss what an actor brings to the table when a director is open to collaboration.By Actor Director Talk

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#19_To rehearse, or not to rehearse, that is the question. 32:17

3+ y ago32:17

32:17

Boki and Dean discuss the benefits of rehearsals and why you should allocate time to rehearse before you shoot.By Actor Director Talk

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#18_Quick Fix - Physical Tasks - The art of repetitive action 38:07

3+ y ago38:07

38:07

Dean and Boki discuss the third antidote in our quick fix for bad directing series in which we discuss physical tasks and activities. How it makes your actors focused so that they can perform naturally and engaging in a scene.By Actor Director Talk

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#17_Quick Fix - Facts. Foundations of Story and Character. 35:03

3+ y ago35:03

35:03

Dean and Boki discuss the second antidote in our quick fix for bad directing series and that's the facts of the scene, story and character.By Actor Director Talk

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#16_Quick Fix - Verbs. Know them, throw them away. 34:00

3+ y ago34:00

34:00

Boki and Dean discuss one of the many antidotes to bad directing and that's the power of verbs.By Actor Director Talk

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#15_Bad Direction - What not to say to an actor - Part 2 of 2 54:56

3+ y ago54:56

54:56

Boki and Dean continue to discuss the most common bad directions most amateur directors tell their actors.By Actor Director Talk

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#14_Bad Direction - What not to say to an actor - Part 1 of 2 1:02:12

3+ y ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Boki and Dean discuss the five most common bad directions most amateur directors tell their actors.By Actor Director Talk

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#13_How much to tell the actors and how much to hold back 27:00

3+ y ago27:00

27:00

Boki and Dean discuss the fine nuance of how much direction an actor needs to perform at their best.By Actor Director Talk

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#12_Imagination...we all have it and why it's important for a director 59:31

3+ y ago59:31

59:31

Boki and Dean discuss the director's imagination and how it can be used as a powerful tool to direct actors.By Actor Director Talk

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#11_Working with child actors and how to bring out the kid in yourself. 42:59

3+ y ago42:59

42:59

Never work with kids but if your hands are tied, Boki and Dean discuss tools and tips on how to direct them.By Actor Director Talk

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#10_What is improvisation and how to use it. 1:03:46

3+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Boki and Dean discuss everything there is to know about improvisation and how to use it effectively in film and tv.By Actor Director Talk

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#9_Casting and how to find the perfect actor for the role. 1:06:34

3+ y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Boki and Dean discuss the audition process and how to find the right actor who will deliver a stellar performance.By Actor Director Talk

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#8_How to spot overacting and underacting in your actors. 45:36

3+ y ago45:36

45:36

Boki and Dean discuss the subtle tells of an overacted or underacted performance that every director must know.By Actor Director Talk

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#7_Difference between theatre, tv and film actors. 1:23:07

3+ y ago1:23:07

1:23:07

Boki and Dean discuss how the acting performances change over the different mediums of film, tv and theatre and define how to rehearse and direct them.By Actor Director Talk

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#6_What are the elements that make a great scene? 1:03:45

3+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Boki and Dean discuss all the elements that make a great scene and how to use this knowledge to craft great performances.By Actor Director Talk

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#5_Why the camera is not as important you think. 50:22

3+ y ago50:22

50:22

Boki and Dean discuss the trappings young filmmakers get into when they focus too much on cameras and cinematography and not on the actor's performance.By Actor Director Talk

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#4_When you are short on time and you need the actor to nail it. 53:30

3+ y ago53:30

53:30

Boki and Dean discuss the realities of film-making and how to get great performances from your actors when time is not on your side.By Actor Director Talk

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#3_Emotions...when you need an actor to cry on this line. 1:31:04

3+ y ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Boki and Dean discuss emotions and the realities involved with bringing them to life on the screen.By Actor Director Talk

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#2_Why your actors don't talk like real people. 50:49

3+ y ago50:49

50:49

Boki and Dean give directors strategies for making actors sound natural for the stage and screen.By Actor Director Talk

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#1_The importance of acting school for directors. 37:22

3+ y ago37:22

37:22

Boki and Dean discuss why directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese studied acting and why attending acting school is a top priority for all new directors.By Actor Director Talk

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Last Call 32:09

4y ago32:09

32:09

Content Warning: Adult situations A Just Press Playhouse Production. Ol’ Deputy Stumpy is back with another spooky campfire tale! This one features a strange duel between a bartender and her debt collector. Are your affairs in order? Cozy up to your favorite drink and settle in for a story... Cast:Laura Grayson as PattyWilliam Grayson as KindNathan…

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