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Misti S.

Misti S.

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Help! My Teenager is Over-committed and Stressed Out!

Teenagers are swamped with opportunities. So many choices and most of them are GOOD things! Too much of a good thing can lead to exhaustion, stress and short tempers. Teaching teenagers to have hea... Show More

Misti's videos

What Directors are Really Looking for! Pt. 3
There are things that drive almost every decision a director makes - and as an actor, you should know what they are! Pt. 3 of the series gives you some of the secrets behind "chemistry" and what you can DO to have it!
Fundamental
03:22
Variety is the Spice of Acting!
Attention spans are shrinking! How can you hold on to the attention of the audience? Spice things up in your monologue by adding some variety!
Beginner
03:00
Make Your Character More Interesting Right Now!
Every character you play needs to connect with the audience. Yes, even the "bad guys"! How do you do that? This is a quick tip you can work into any role to make your character more relatable.
Intermediate
02:45
A Better Monologue! Who are You Talking to?
Monologues can be tricky! There are quick, easy and effective ways to improve your monologue. If you're performing on the stage or getting ready for an audition, this simple tip will immediately improve your monologue performance!
Beginner
02:19
How to Conquer Stage Fright Right NOW!
Stage fright is extremely common! You are not alone. This fast video lesson gives you a concrete trick you can use right now, today - to calm your nerves before you speak in public or take the stage for your big moment!
Beginner
02:49
How to Play an Angry Character
Anger is a complex human emotion. Are you struggling to portry anger authentically? Do you find yourself just screaming at the audience instead of moving them with your character? This quick tip will help you build a character with more layers and interest!
Intermediate
02:39
Help! My Teenager is Over-committed and Stressed Out!
Teenagers are swamped with opportunities. So many choices and most of them are GOOD things! Too much of a good thing can lead to exhaustion, stress and short tempers. Teaching teenagers to have healthy committment boundaries is a life skill they will use for the rest of their lives.
Intermediate
04:07
Shortcut to Finding your Character's Motivation!
"What's my motivation?" It's a question actors have been asking forever - both in jest, and sincerely! Often overused and underexplained, this quick tip will give you a jump start in plain language so that you can FIND it!
Intermediate
03:28
Worried About Forgetting Your Lines? This Fast Tip Will Help!
This fast tip will help you memorize any presentation material more effectively for better recall! Take 2 minutes (REALLY!) and grab a new skill!
Beginner
01:53
How to Stop Scorekeeping in a Relationship
Can you list all the ways you are giving more than the other person in your relationship? Do you have a mental list of every time you've been wronged? Is that scorecard adding strength to your relationship? I can answer that for you - it's not! Let me help you let go of the burden of keeping score and move toward a healthier relationship!
Beginner
03:20
Crying on Cue?!
How do they do it? How do actors pull up the waterworks? How do they connect with deep emotions so quickly? How do they make it look real? Here's a tip that will get you acting with deeper, authentic emotions!
Intermediate
03:35
Believable Dialogue! How?
Acting is REacting. You can have more powerful and believable dialogue with a simple change. Try this!
Beginner
02:44
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Teacher's Studio

kinda ignored me and kicked me for no reason wont be in her class anymore

Posted Feb 3, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Amazing every time!!!

Posted Feb 2, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Very informative and personable. Misti is easy to be comfortable with, but still offers constructive criticism and guidance! She is such a good vibe!

Posted Jan 21, 2023
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