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In The Working Actor's Journey, hear from amazing teachers, role models, and mentors about their lifelong careers. Learn from those who have been acting professionally for decades—to see exactly how they approach the work, what decisions and resources have made the biggest impacts on their artistic lives, and to hear their struggles and successes in the business. How do great actors work? What do they actually do? Let’s find out. These conversations are a virtual toolbox for actors, full of ...
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Tammy Mastroberte is a best-selling and award-winning author, spiritual teacher, and wellness expert. Her mission is to help people use the simple and practical tools that are right at their fingertips, to thrive in everyday life, and create creative positive changes.Tammy’s upcoming book, The Higher Help Method: Stop Trying to Manifest and Let the…
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In our final week of looking at the scenes of Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, the group used "Italian run-thrus" (rapid line delivery) and continued to work on the scenes switching roles. The group discussed the benefits and challenges of role-sharing and switching between the language styles of Shakespeare and Stoppard. During the Q&A, a num…
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This week, the actors practiced delivering lines from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" using a technique that involved looking at the camera when speaking and looking at the screen when listening to capture the feeling of direct engagement. Emphasis was placed on understanding the meaning behind the words, which sometimes led to emotional revelations. They w…
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Subscribe to get notified of our next rehearsal session! Support The Rehearsal Room on Patreon - get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast Watch the session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MYuYgB7GRFw About the Scene Our group is working…
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Subscribe to get notified of our next rehearsal session! Support The Rehearsal Room on Patreon - get early access to sessions (before they go public on YouTube and the podcast), priority with asking questions, and more: https://www.patreon.com/wajpodcast Watch the session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lv9Rs26SJRw About the Scene Our group is working…
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The Rehearsal Room has been our successful workshop series beginning in June 2020 - and now it's time for something different! For the first time, I’ll be releasing the weekly rehearsal sessions on YouTube for ALL to enjoy. The goal here is to reach more actors, artists, and theatre lovers who would benefit from: a deeper examination of material in…
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In this enlightening keynote, Renee Baribeau, also known as The Practical Shaman, delves into the profound wisdom of nature-based traditions as powerful tools for healing and recovery. Drawing from her extensive experience and deep understanding of shamanic practices, Renee illuminates how these ancient traditions provide not just a connection to t…
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Renee Baribeau interviews Dr. Valorie Prahl , author of Body Messengers: A Planetary Archetypal Guide for Health Patterns, Well-Being, and Self-HealingDr. Valorie Prahl is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and an integrative practitioner in active practice for more than thirty-five years. Her frustration with the typical me…
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In this captivating episode of The Practical Shaman's Podcast, join us as Renee Baribeau engages in a feisty challenge with Kerri Hummingbird, exploring her ideas about the state of the world and its root causes. Kerri Hummingbird, a Medicine Woman, Mother, and Mentor, is the visionary Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that impar…
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Renee Baribeau the Practical Shaman, interviews Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. is the Founding Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a school for consciousness.Isa is the creator of Depth Hypnosis, a groundbreaking therapeutic model that incorporates shamanic healing practices with hypnotherapy, Buddhist and Transpersonal psychology, and energy me…
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Nathan Agin is an actor, marketer, and audiobook narrator/producer whose voice "cuts right to the chase." He has completed 50+ audiobooks, won an Earphones Award (with Penguin Random House), and was an Apple Books "Must Listen" (with HarperCollins). He has also narrated 100+ articles for New York Times best-selling author Mark Manson (The Subtle Ar…
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Prolific author, psychotherapist, educator, international activist and journey leader, Ed Tick, PhD is honored for his forty years of pioneering work healing the invisible wounds of war and violent trauma. He was Co-founder/Director of the non-profit Soldier’s Heart, Inc. for 13 years and continues to support war-healing internationally. He is the …
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IAM WINTER SOLSTICE SYMPOSIUM & FIRE TENDERS GATHERING 2022Tending Sacred SpaceThank you for your interest in creating an altar for the IAM Winter Solstice Fire Tenders Gathering. This year’s focus is “Inwardly Strong”.Throughout the ages, shamans were called to hold the container, with a clear vision for the health of their communities. Even with …
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IAM WINTER SOLSTICE SYMPOSIUM & FIRE TENDERS GATHERING 2022Becoming "Inner Strong"Thank you for your interest in creating an altar for the IAM Winter Solstice Fire Tenders Gathering. This year’s focus is “Inwardly Strong”.Throughout the ages, shamans were called to hold the container, with a clear vision for the health of their communities. Even wi…
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Reed Birney played Uncle Vanya at SoHo Rep in 2012 in a translation by Annie Baker, with a cast that also included Michael Shannon. He joined us in December 2021 to discuss the character in depth. You’ll hear Reed and I talk about: his ideas going into Chekhov what he discovered and connected with about the role trusting the script challenges in th…
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This is a wonderful follow up to our Chekhov workshop from last episode with an even deeper discussion with the director! You’ll hear Libby and I talk about what she looks for in auditions, what she expects in rehearsals, her inspirations, what things went well, what scared her, and yes, we have another lighting round! Libby Appel is the author and…
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We have our first workshop scene NOT from Shakespeare, and there’s a great reason! From October 2021, we present a deep dive into the first half of Act 2 from Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya with director Libby Appel - who wrote the translation along with our dramaturg! Uncle Vanya - excerpt of Act 2 DIRECTOR: Libby Appel (Q&A) DRAMATURG: Allison Horsley VOI…
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Geoffrey has played Dogberry twice, at very different times in his life, and finds it's a fascinating character to dissect. He first performed it as a student at Amherst College and then again at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. You’ll hear Geoffrey and I talk about rehearsals, preconceived ideas, and discoveries. How to ground characters that see…
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Steve Bull and Sally Denny, Jesus the Ultimate ShamanOrder the book Here:https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Ultimate-Shaman-Enriching-Practices/dp/195582178X/Spiritual life dull and predictable, going nowhere? Trust us to infuse your life with personal power, confidence, and excitement.Sally and Steve combine a rich mixture of multi-disciplines from care…
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Howard G. Charing: The Amazonian Angel Oraclehttps://www.hgcharing.com/Born in London, and lived in the Netherlands, the USA, and Peru. He worked in the computer industry from 1970 to 1991. He quit the industry following an elevator crash in which he suffered serious injuries; a broken neck and severe spinal damage. In this accident he had a near‐d…
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We have another “all pro” group—all the actors in the scene are professionals, so the work has been so fun and rich! Our dramaturg Philippa said that she found it so mind-blowingly good how fully the actors and director jumped into this scene, that it’s not something she usually experiences—and I don’t think I could have said it better myself. In t…
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Today’s guest grew up on a tiny island in the Caribbean, studied fashion and dance in New York, often felt like she never had the right background or training, and yet found success in several careers. Veralyn Jones is an award-winning actress who has been working professionally for over 30 years across theatre, film and TV. She has worked at The D…
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Today’s guest grew up in the Philippines, fell in love with movies as a kid, found validation through acting, pursued his master’s degree, got fired from a big break, and still has been working for over five decades! Alberto Isaac has been working for 50+ years across theatre, TV, and film. In addition to regional theatre gigs across the country, h…
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Today's guest started in the theatre at a very young age, felt adrift and wasn’t exactly sure what he’d do as a young man, and ended up working for years at some of the best theatres in the country. Jamie Newcomb has performed in over 60 Shakespeare plays and 75 other productions. He worked for 14 seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is a fo…
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Marcelo shares how he approaches a voiceover audition for a video game. We look at what direction and description is initially provided and then how to use your instincts to create your own performance rather than going for an impersonation. You’ll hear the actual audition Marcelo sent in and we also get into dealing with rejection and booking jobs…
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Marcelo was born in Argentina, moved to LA at a young age, felt very lost with his career, almost quit after his first TV role, and eventually booked a job that changed his life. Plus, we get a quick look at Marcelo’s process with a voiceover audition for a video game, and you’ll hear what he sent in! It was fascinating to hear about the many ups a…
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Elizabeth shares her approach to working on Shakespeare, which includes what the number of syllables can tell you, the thought igniter exercise, the first question to ask, and more. Plus we chat about the difference in performing a monologue in an audition vs a show. Learn more about our April Shakespeare workshop with Randall Duk Kim and Annie Occ…
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We discuss her very humble beginnings, her dad Brian Dennehy and his career struggles, deciding her family was a priority, working even more when she was pregnant, and helping other actors. Plus, we get another mini-Shakespeare class where Elizabeth dives into a piece from Macbeth! She’s been an audition coach for years, and has also helped many st…
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In 2015, Kevin Krenitsky, MD began the process of withdrawing from the constant focus on the external experience of working to obtain more... more money, status, etc.. After my position as Chief Commercial Officer at Foundation Medicine (FMI) successfully ended, I continued to work as the President of a small biotech company for a year and a half, …
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We're back for Season 5 of The Working Actor's Journey! We've got five more amazing interviews headed your way over the coming months; you'll hear: coming to America stories the realities and hardships of working in New York and LA and what it's like with parents who were in the biz. Professional actors speak about feeling adrift, lack of confidenc…
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For today’s episode, we’re bringing you the second half of the Repertory workshop featuring Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night In the fist scene: Viola (as Cesario), is on her way to see Olivia, and encounters first the Fool Feste and then Sir Toby and Sir Andrew. Olivia, meeting Cesario, sends the others away and declares her love. Then in our second sce…
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For today’s episode, we’re bringing you the second half of the Repertory workshop featuring Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night The first scene includes almost everyone at Olivia’s house, some great exchanges with the Fool, and then the meeting of Olivia and Viola, who is disguised as Orsino’s servant Cesario. Then the following scene has Orsino with Viola…
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Kat Sticker is an elemental alchemist focused on energy healing and herbalism. She teaches others to use the elements of nature for healing and harmony. Kat’s training as a Certified Angelic Reiki Master, Certified Usui Reiki Master, Certified Animal Reiki Master, Attuned Dragon Energy Healer, Crystal Healer, Akashic Records Reader, and Certified S…
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As the Cranial Sacral Therapist door was opened, I was drawn to birth imprints and birth trauma, leading to Pre / Perinatal professional training with Myrna Martin. A new passion was discovered. With Shamanism and Dreamwork also key doors on my path, awareness of a birth dream seemed significant as my journey intertwined with a Kundalini process. I…
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Linda Yeazel is a Master Certified Integrative Life Coach. All of the models Linda coaches in are based on the concept of Wholeness. She is certified in Breakthrough Shadow Work; Healing Your Heart; Courage; Setting Boundaries; and Reinvention Coaching. Linda’s approach to coaching is playful, curious, and instinctive – always looking for the gifts…
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In 1995, Deborah created a vessel for her images in the form of SoulCards. They are now used worldwide by therapists, workshop leaders, creative writers, and a broad range of individuals. Deborah has developed other deep streams of imagery through the process. In private sessions, she creates a series of drawings inspired by the subtle presence of …
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Hello, my name is Tricia Mogstad but my spirit name is White Buffalo Woman. I have been working with spirit, earth elementals, and animals for most of my life but more officially for the last 28 years. I officially began my training in Norway in my 20’s with a Scandinavian Shaman, Christer, who took me through the ropes, training, and initiation. I…
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Tina Proctor is a peace advocate and storyteller, who has spent the past 12 years introducing women and girls to goddess stories from around the world. She has an MS in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University and an MA in Women’s Spirituality from New College, a program that now resides at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology in Palo …
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Christina Lee Pratt is a shamanic healer, author, and teacher of exceptional clarity, humor, and practicality. Her mission is to draw on the foundational wisdom of the ancient peoples to offer current practices to heal, change, innovate, and become the medicine needed in our time. She believes that together we can create a just world where life flo…
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I am a multi-faceted Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Group Ecotherapy Facilitator, and movement artist, who uses music, sound, and vocalization to transcend the barriers of the logical mind and connect us fully with ourselves as whole beings. I am passionate about restorative & transformative justice, decolonizing wellness, and contributing to effo…
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Lisa is a writer, shamanic practitioner, attorney, and sacred listener. In addition to offering one-on-one shamanic sessions, she also leads Listening Retreats and other intensive opportunities to engage in self-revelation, compassion, and growth.Lisa’s present focus is on shamanic healing, writing, and advocating for people to reconnect with thems…
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Linda Fitch is a practicing shaman who has studied and worked with the medicine men and women of Peru for more than two decades. The former ​Dean​ of the Four Winds Society​ Light Body School of Energy Medicine, she has trained thousands of students in shamanic healing practices. Widely recognized for her groundbreaking trainings and classes, ​she …
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Terry Morgan has nine years experience teaching Transfiguration, Extraction, and other advanced shamanic trainings. Terry has performed Soul Retrievals for many clients around the world and has conducted numerous healing ceremonies including her personal calling, Sacred Fire. Terry Morgan was a featured speaker in the Shift Network’s Shamanism Summ…
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Brigid Hopkins is the Program Manager at The Practical Shaman.com. Her talents for organizing systems, masterful coaching and keeping the ducks in a row have greatly rewarded this community-driven organization. We work together to bring quality programs to various individuals with diverse needs and goals. Over her lifetime, she has worked her way i…
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Itzhak is a leading international shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist, and Amazon bestseller author of The Gift of Shamanism; Shamanic Transformations; and Shamanic Healing. Since1995, Itzhak bridges the spiritual and practical wisdom his indigenous teachers entrusted in him with a forthright contemporary approach relevant to our …
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Kerry Wanamaker RN. SoulCollage® Facilitator, Yoga Teacher. Healing Arts and Shamanic Energy Worker. Reiki Master / Teacher. Owner at Life Balance Yoga & Wellness in Billerica MA / Kerry leads Yoga Retreats for Women, Journaling classes, Meditation groups, Healing circles , Reiki Shares and trainings and SoulCollage® workshops /events. Meditation, …
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Henry Barnard Wesselman (1941-2021) was an American anthropologist known primarily for his Spiritwalker trilogy of spiritual memoirs. In them, he claims to have been in contact with “Nainoa”, an ethnic Hawaiian kahuna (shaman) living some 5,000 years in our future. This is the Journey from the Hank Wesselman talk during IAM Symposium 2020. Journey …
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