Post by Sarah Armstrong-Brown

#thestateofvo was truly rockin' tonight!! My heart is oh so full. Two masters of craft, Tim Mcneil and John Jack Rodgers graced us with their presence and shared their approach to the work and some insight into Stella Adler's legendary technique. They touched on the power of imagination, the importance of specificity and being fully present in the moment, as well as these GEMS: "Great acting isn’t necessarily rocket science, but it does take a great effort. You have to put in the work.” -John "For all actors, the imagination is something that’s expansive and frees them from their own particular lives and circumstances.” -Tim "Vulnerability is a big part of being a great actor. Stella used to say 'It is noble to make yourself vulnerable to people.'” -John “If an actor believes in what they’re doing, they take away the tension and any kind of doubt. This is crucial.” -Tim “You cannot help but grow as a human being if you’re growing as an actor.” -John Huge thanks to Marc Guss, Joan Baker, Rudy Gaskins, and Joseph Sforza for filling the last 20 weeks with such joy and knowledge, and to sponsors SOCIETY OF VOICE ARTS AND SCIENCES INC and Kaotica Eyeball! #voiceover #actor #voiceacting #voiceactor #voicetalent #performer