As a 25 year junior high school drama educator, and currently leading improv workshops, it's tough to take off the "teacher hat" when seeing something I know can be improved. But I've learned to keep quiet because it's not my show! Colleagues come to me for advice and I MIGHT ask questions to get them to think differently about what they are doing. But never direct on the side. You are great and I love your weekly chats! ~ autumn
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Guest
Jul 15
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
I totally agree! I’ve seen this on set and it’s very uncomfortable
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Bob Jaffe
Jul 14
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Well said, Michael! I’ve tried as a practice to only give a thought or opinion if it’s solicited and truly wanted. Yes, sometimes I need to bite my tongue, but it’s the better course.
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Christopher Buckner
Jul 14
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
I don't have any stories but I think your advice is sound. Thanks for sharing your experiences Michael.
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Wes Melton
Jul 14
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
I do not have a professional career in the traditional sence but have been involved in a lot of indie and/or student films. Filmmakers have a vision of what they want. Unless they are struggling and ask for ideas, I've learned to not give advice. Lessons learned by trial and error are the ones a person remembers. Since I do have a certain depth of experience as a film actor, I have been asked for help. Even with that, less is more. Also, I do not have access to their vision so the best I can do is offer my insight and maybe give examples but NEVER unsolicitated. I generally try to not even think that my advice is any…
As a 25 year junior high school drama educator, and currently leading improv workshops, it's tough to take off the "teacher hat" when seeing something I know can be improved. But I've learned to keep quiet because it's not my show! Colleagues come to me for advice and I MIGHT ask questions to get them to think differently about what they are doing. But never direct on the side. You are great and I love your weekly chats! ~ autumn
I totally agree! I’ve seen this on set and it’s very uncomfortable
Well said, Michael! I’ve tried as a practice to only give a thought or opinion if it’s solicited and truly wanted. Yes, sometimes I need to bite my tongue, but it’s the better course.
I don't have any stories but I think your advice is sound. Thanks for sharing your experiences Michael.
I do not have a professional career in the traditional sence but have been involved in a lot of indie and/or student films. Filmmakers have a vision of what they want. Unless they are struggling and ask for ideas, I've learned to not give advice. Lessons learned by trial and error are the ones a person remembers. Since I do have a certain depth of experience as a film actor, I have been asked for help. Even with that, less is more. Also, I do not have access to their vision so the best I can do is offer my insight and maybe give examples but NEVER unsolicitated. I generally try to not even think that my advice is any…