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THE ACTOR’S MIRROR: THE INVALUABLE PRACTICE OF EVERYDAY SELF-OBSERVATION…

In this Masterclass interview, we discuss the importance of self-observation and how it pertains to the work of the actor. By allowing ourself to be the subject of study and examination, we get the incredible first-hand opportunity to see that everything we do physically, psychologically, and emotionally has something behind it. We always have a destination. There is always a motivation. There is always an intention. There is always something wanting to be achieved. There is always a why. There is always how. There is always something to overcome. And there is always a response to something as it pertains to wants or needs and relationship to people/places/things. As I always say in all my classes, whatever you know in life based on where you are and the circumstances you find yourself in, the character will also know based on where he or she is and the circumstances he or she finds him or herself in. So what a great opportunity to be able to break down that aspect of the craft and explore it moment to moment in your own personal life so it becomes second nature in the break-down of the work itself. You will always know:  Where you are coming from, how you got there, and why you were there. You will always know where you are right now, what you want now that you are there, and what you are going to do in an attempt to get what you want. And you will always know where you are going (even if you are lost, you still have the knowledge of where you want to end up), why you are going there, and what you want once you get there. And last but not least, it goes without saying that this exploration really tunes us into our own Self. It brings to light all those aspects of life that we struggle. Triggers will show up. Responses to relationships and situations will begin to have “reason” (whatever they may be has a cause) for what they are and why.  And you will also begin to see that many of the obstacles you face in your work actually mirror the same obstacles you discover and face in your everyday life. Why wouldn’t they? We are revealing life and who we are is the very instrument to do just that. The more we practice self-observation, the more we allow ourself to face aspects of who we are and what may be stifling us, blocking us and even closing us off and why. Where there is awareness, there is a limitless opportunity for growth and expansion. It brings us into a more intimate relationship with who we are and therefore allows us to be more intimately connected and present in our work.
I hope you enjoy this lecture.
With love,
Mario

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You Are Worthy Of Bring Witnessed…

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When Acting No Longer Becomes Complicated…

Transcript of Video:

“I think one of the biggest obstacles actors face…

Is this idea that they are not enough…

That who they are…

Are the core level…

Is not enough…

To bring to the material that at hand…

And so that is when acting no longer becomes fun…

That’s when acting becomes complicated…

That’s when acting becomes really heavy…

And stiff…

And there’s like this paralysis in the space…

Because they are trying to fit themselves into this idea approach…

Of what they think is suppose to be revealed…

In regards to the circumstances…

And what’s missing…

Is we’re looking for you to reveal yourself in those circumstances…

We’re looking for you to bring the accumulation of your life experiences…

And put them in these circumstances…

And see what happens…

And it’s when we get away from the idea…

And the blueprint…

Of how we think things are suppose to go…

And what we are suppose to be…

That we start to experience this exhalation in the work…

We start to experience this freedom in the work…

We start to experience fun in the work…

Because we then allow ourselves to ride the rollercoaster of the scene…

Because we are not shackled by ideas…

We’re running free…

By using ourself as the instrument…

And seeing where it goes…

In those circumstances…

And when we allow ourselves to really own who we are…

Acting no longer becomes complicated…

It makes sense…

Things make sense…

It becomes easy…

It becomes fun…

It becomes free…

So I think the more we escape…

From the idea of what we think we are supposed to be…

And own who we are…

The more our work becomes this alive thing…

That we get to witness…

And it’s beautiful…

Because we see this human being…

Having a real experience…

In a public way…

It’s kinda cool!”


When Acting No Longer Becomes Complicated…

Transcript of Video

“I think one of the biggest obstacles actors face…

Is this idea that they are not enough…

That who they are…

Are the core level…

Is not enough…

To bring to the material that at hand…

And so that is when acting no longer becomes fun…

That’s when acting becomes complicated…

That’s when acting becomes really heavy…

And stiff…

And there’s like this paralysis in the space…

Because they are trying to fit themselves into this idea approach…

Of what they think is suppose to be revealed…

In regards to the circumstances…

And what’s missing…

Is we’re looking for you to reveal yourself in those circumstances…

We’re looking for you to bring the accumulation of your life experiences…

And put them in these circumstances…

And see what happens…

And it’s when we get away from the idea…

And the blueprint…

Of how we think things are suppose to go…

And what we are suppose to be

That we start to experience this exhalation in the work…

We start to experience this freedom in the work…

We start to experience fun in the work…

Because we then allow ourselves to ride the rollercoaster of the scene…

Because we are not shackled by ideas…

We’re running free…

By using ourself as the instrument…

And seeing where it goes…

In those circumstances…

And when we allow ourselves to really own who we are…

Acting no longer becomes complicated…

It makes sense…

Things make sense…

It becomes easy…

It becomes fun…

It becomes free…

So I think the more we escape…

From the idea of what we think we are supposed to be…

And own who we are…

The more our work becomes this alive thing…

That we get to witness…

And it’s beautiful…

Because we see this human being…

Having a real experience…

In a public way…

It’s kinda cool!”

 

 


The Discovery Of Your True Greatness Is The Path To Your “Brand”…

Transcript Of Video:

“I think true greatness comes from the willingness to take a journey within…

To understand who you are from a deep level…

And then making a decision that you will no longer hold yourself responsible to make other people feel comfortable in your presence by sacrificing who you are…

And it’s about not really allowing yourself to try to fit into this limited box of what you think the external world wants from you…

OR the limitations you’ve placed on yourself based on what you think the external world wants from you…

But start realizing your greatness by KNOWING that your TRUTH is the vehicle to becoming everything and anything that you could ever want…

And utilizing your truth as your ‘marketability’…

And utilizing your truth as your ‘brand’…”


Your Worth As An Artist…

Transcript Of Video:

“It is never going to be enough…

As long as you continue to allow the external world to be the determining factor of what validates you as an artist…

You are always going to feel that sense of lack…

You are always going to have the hole in your heart that is desperately searching for something out there to give you a sense of Self that says…

‘Yes! You should be doing what you are doing!.'”

Now I am not saying that applause and success and jobs and awards are not worthy of being celebrated…

Because they are…

They are lovely…

But they are fleeting…

You have to know in your heart your worth…

You have to know that what you are doing…

What your are saying…

What you are revealing…

Is worthy of being witnessed.

You have to know that your talents alone are validation enough for you to be pursuing the journey that you are pursuing…

But that has go to come from the Self.”


Solitude

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“One’s solitude is the tangible sign that an individual’s path is not meant to join that of the herd’s. He or she is missioned to be an instrument of light illuminating the path back to the true Self…leading the journey home…communing in the One.”~#MarioCampanaro ©


The Miracle Of Obstacles

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“The miracle of the most complex obstacle is…It awakens the seeker of truth and authenticity within. It stimulates the warrior of light and wellbeing. It ignites the path to self love. It leads to a journey home.”~#MarioCampanaro ©


Where Are Your Energies Going?

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“Why focus your energies on trying to be ‘better’ than another?

That is just an insecure energy from your own personal drama.

Perhaps commit to the choice of being better than YOU were yesterday in Mind, Body, and Spirit. And if you can help someone else along the way, even better!

Our only real job is to self evolve and then help each other do the same along the way.

It is NOT about competition…it is all about COLLABORATION.

But we have gotten lost in the brain fog of militant/political/social power, status, greed, etc which are all low energies and extremely corrosive, egoic, and let’s face it… very fleeting/temporary.

Self Evolution accompanied with and resulting in a Collective Evolution…now that is eternal.

Coming together in support of each other…now watch the world change from fear factor, to one of flourishing creation.

Until then we go on sleep walking, fighting, hating, poisoning, and destroying rather than awakening, living in peace, healing, loving, and creating in harmony.

A dream?

Maybe.

A reality?

Possibly.

A choice?

Definitely!“~#MarioCampanaro ©


You Have What You Need

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“As an artist…As a creative human being…You must practice faith in yourSelf rather than squandering it on outside influences. At the core level, you are everything you will ever need.
Imagine that! You…here and now…have…always had…and always will have exactly what you need when you need it.”~#MarioCampanaro ©


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