acting program in new york - maggie flanigan studio 01 - (917) 789-1599 In acting, it can be very sporadic. It's like taking two steps forward, and a step back. You're learning how to react to other people, how to take in, how to listen. It's not something you can just read off a book. I've read a lot of autobiographies of actors that I admire, but I still can't employ all the techniques that they have. It doesn't work that way. I wish it did. I was a little naive coming into this, to be honest. I just thought I could put in the work and immediately be great. It takes time. Q: What's it like to be in acting class and have a bad day? A: I think it depends on your personality. I'm very type A and like I said, I do like to see immediate results. If I had a good day, let's say last class, I'd expect to have a good day next class. If I see that I'm struggling with something that I thought I had already internalized, "Okay, I'm done with that, I have that now in my tool box," it frustrates me. I'd really get down on myself. I have that inner critic that won't shut up and that's the worst thing that you can do as an actor, actress. It's not a good feeling, but it happens. Throughout the year, I've made peace with that. It's part of the process. Q: What's it like to have a good day in class? A: It's the best. [laughs] I personally, I just go home, and I can't shut up about it. I talk to my husband, I'm like, "Oh my God, I did this. I had the best exercise. My scene partner did this." It's just you feel so creatively fulfilled. I personally didn't have a lot of creativity in my past life, coming from a business background. Not to say there isn't creativity in business, but it's a whole different ball game here. I just love that. I love playing all out with myself. Maggie Flanigan Studio 153 W 27th St #803 New York, New York 10001 +1 917-789-1599 www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/ goo.gl/maps/oxqqExybwL32 plus.google.com/112291205845820496849 https://flic.kr/p/28j8wi8
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