Summer Acting Program - Maggie Flanigan Studio 01 - (917) 789-1599

Summer Acting Program - Maggie Flanigan Studio 01 Q: Community has always been a big part of our studio. How has that sense of community translated over to the online world? Yes, I'm not going to lie; of course, in-person is always better when you do anything creative. But, still, in terms of just the camaraderie, I think that's what you're speaking of, the connections; it's so funny because Charlie was sharing with us one of his podcasts with Michael Colter. We were sharing our thoughts about it, and it was this one part that one of my classmates, she's one of my best friends now, was sharing in terms of just how when Charlie was in school because they went to school together, and how, when Michael Colter landed his significant breakout role, they were so happy. Michael was talking about how having that community of his actor friends is priceless, how just having that support. I think Charlie has done an excellent job of just even the beginning of class; he will always take a few minutes to say, "Hey guys, what's going on, what's up, how are you?" He's made us feel comfortable to share. Maybe we're talking about a movie we saw, or I don't know, the weather, or just whatever's happening, and it's pretty cool. It's allowed us to feel more open; we're comfortable with each other, and as I said, I'm not close with everybody because, again, we are online, but I'm very blessed that I've connected with a couple of people. As I said, one of my friends, she's fantastic, we are best friends now, and it's so funny because how I met her, she wasn't even my first partner, but I'm like, "Charlie, I think I want to practice even more." Because my partner works, he's like, "Tan, reach out, don't be afraid." I'm like, "Okay, all right, Charlie." I reached out; she's like, "Yes, Tan, I want to practice too." We just clicked like literally, and we're best friends, so I think Charlie constantly reiterates that and we have drinking parties, she and I have dance parties, and she's like, "Yes, I hope we can perform it in the beginning so at the end we relax." Charlie supports that, and again, it's all about making connections, and then, especially for those like myself who want to be a full-time professional actor, connections are everything. Charlie would always tell me, "Tan, acting is not solo. It's collaborative. Open yourself up to more." That's what happened, and honestly, again, one line will surprise you, but it's also what you put in. When you open yourself up, you will be surprised by the connections you can make. They can be lifelong friends. Maggie Flanigan Studio 147 W. 25th St. 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (917) 789-1599 www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/new-york-ny www.google.com/maps?cid=17904951966372592922 twitter.com/MeisnerActing www.facebook.com/MeisnerActing/ meisneracting10001.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/index.html maggieflaniganstudio.business.site/ www.pearltrees.com/maggieflaniganstudio https://flic.kr/p/2mmqBLx