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Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan104 Season 5 Finale!Well fellow daydreamers, another fantastic season of CBP has come to an end. Thank you to all of the actors and artists out there who have found this podcast to be a source of inspiration and a way to continually stimulate your intellectual curiosity. This week Charlie talks about the work of Nicole Kidman, Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, as well as sharing highlights from this season's guests. Charlie will take a few months off, and then be ready for season six, which will premiere in the summer. In the meantime, stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't e...
2025-01-211h 08Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan102 Yes, Be a Multi-Hyphenate!Daydreamers! This week Charlie brings on actor, writer, composer, musician, playwright, and director Tyrone Robinson. Tyrone is a former MFS alum, and has been carving out a multi-faceted career for over two decades. Charlie and Tyrone discuss his artistic process, and what he has learned along the way about creating all forms of content. A great conversation about living a professional creative life! You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, c...
2024-12-1058 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan101 Cry the Beloved TearsDaydreamers! A solo episode this week. Charlie shares a few tidbits on human tears, and his thoughts on the films A Different Man, Emilia Pérez, and Anora. We've also lost a few titans of the art form in James Earl Jones and Maggie Smith. Charlie reflects on their careers, along with some words on the passing of dancer Michaela DePrince. And of course you know what you can expect from Charlie, so he's going to challenge those of you who want a professional creative career. What are you willing to sacrifice? You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, a...
2024-11-2644 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan100 The Butterfly EffectWell fellow daydreamers, we've made it to episode 100, and Charlie decided to do something he's never done before - bring on a current student of his for a conversation. This week Charlie talks to Maggie Flanigan Studio second year student Tariq Kateeb. Tariq has a fascinating life story having grown up a Palestinian living in Jordan. Charlie and Tariq discuss what that was like, how he came to America and into NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, only to drop out after freshman year to study with Charlie. This is a great talk about art, politics, and the joys...
2024-11-121h 11Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan099 There's No Easy RoadDaydreamers! Today Charlie shares his conversation with actress Francis Benhamou. Francis has been carving out a career for over two decades, and most recently earned critical acclaim for her Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk award winning performance in Joshua Harmon's play A Prayer for the French Republic. Charlie and Francis discuss her four year journey with this play from a table read for the playwright, to making her Broadway debut playing Elodie Benhamou. So if you think the last name is a surprising coincidence, it's just the first of many unbelievable similarities to Francis' own life. This is a...
2024-10-291h 03Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan098 Monsters Episode 5 The Hurt ManIt's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers, and Charlie devotes all of it to The Hurt Man, the fifth episode of Ryan Murphy's Netflix series Monsters. The second season of this hit series focuses on the Menendez brothers and the murdering of their parents in 1989. The actor Cooper Koch plays Erik Menendez in the show with Ari Gaynor portraying his attorney Leslie Abramson. Cooper's work is an excellent example of stillness, ease, tremendous depth, and psychological nuance. Charlie breaks down this 35 minute episode shot in one take with no cuts and no edits. This is acting at its...
2024-10-151h 11Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan097 Work Begets WorkThere's a certain amount of tenacity and grit you will need if you are going to carve out a professional creative life. The actor's journey never plays out the way you think or hope it will. This week Charlie talks to one of his best friends of thirty years, actor PJ Sosko. PJ has never sat back and waited for things to happen. He writes, directs, produces, and edits his own content. Several are now appearing in film festivals across the country. Charlie and PJ talk about his career, what he's learned along the way, and how moving to...
2024-10-0145 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan096 Trauma is Our TeacherDaydreamers! An artists path can take unexpected turns. The vision we have of our life and career when we start out can lead us to a life purpose we could not have imagined. We kick off our first conversation of season 5 with Charlie's former student Tara Magalski. Sixteen years ago, Tara was fully pursuing her acting career, having success and moving forward in exciting ways. The sudden death of her mother lead her on a path toward a completely new way of living and working. Tara is now the founder and director of Divine Lifestyles, a global wellness collective...
2024-09-1755 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan095 Season 5 Premiere!Greetings fellow daydreamers! After a six month break Charlie is back with season 5 of Creating Behavior! This week Charlie kicks off with a solo episode. He discusses the careers of Gena Rowlands, Alain Delon, and the director/producer Roger Corman. Charlie shares some of the television that he thinks you should watch, along with a few actors and some upcoming films to look out for. Get ready for another incredible season of interesting conversations, acting advice, and a deep dive into the human condition and the creative process. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting...
2024-09-0342 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan094 Season 4 Finale!Well fellow daydreamers, another sixteen episodes in the can! In this season's final episode, Charlie shares some thoughts on the actor Barry Keoghan and his performance in Saltburn, the movie American Fiction, and a new book called Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, by the director Ed Zwick. Of course it would not be a season finale without some of the best clips from all of Charlie's guests. Creating Behavior will take a few months off, and be back in early summer for season 5. In the meantime, stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your...
2024-02-1347 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan093 A Face of Anxiety Pt. 4It's that time again fellow daydreamers for Charlie's wife Trish Barillas to sit down for another episode of A Face of Anxiety. Only this time Trish wanted to turn the tables, so this week she's taking over CBP to interview Charlie. Trish shares some insights and tips on navigating mental health and anxiety, and how to fight for your light. She then gets Charlie on the other side of the mic, and as you know, Charlie is going to speak his mind. It's the second to last episode of season four, and it's a blast having Trish back. If yo...
2024-01-301h 38Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan092 Answering an Important QuestionAt some point you'll have to ask yourself, do you just love acting, or do you love pursuing a professional acting career? This week Charlie has a conversation with his former student Isha Blaaker, who has answered this question. Isha talks about what he learned working with Tyler Perry, and his incredible experience bringing to life Allison Davis in Ava DuVernay's newest film Origin, based on the acclaimed book Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson. Charlie and Isha also discuss how to manage nerves, how to handle emotional material, and the invaluable insights you can only learn on a set. It's a...
2024-01-1647 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan091 Let's Talk About an Iconic CareerAnother solo episode fellow daydreamers! This week Charlie discusses the legacy of Norman Lear, thoughts on the NYC production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea with Chris Abbott and Aubrey Plaza, and the movies May/December and Past Lives. Charlie also shares some insights from the actress Sandra Hűller on how she approached playing a Nazi in the film Zone of Interest. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Ch...
2024-01-0237 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan090 Actors Are Like BoxersThis week Charlie talks with his dear friend and grad school classmate Lawrence Ballard. Charlie and Larry discuss the use of a racial slur in a structured scene work exercise in the first year of their grad school training in 1998. The impact it had on Larry, on Charlie, and on the rest of their class is talked through with vulnerability and honesty. This is an amazing conversation about racism, white fragility, and the importance of tapping into the beautiful and the ugly parts of ourselves in order to truly illuminate the human condition. Larry and Charlie also share their...
2023-12-191h 23Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan089 The Power of ManifestationThis week Charlie talks to his former student, actor and recording artist Ellis Melillo about her EP release Cry Wolf. Ellis went to a Brittney Spears concert with her dad at the age of five at Jones Beach. For over two decades she saw herself on that stage performing to a sold out crowd. Charlie and Ellis talk about that dream coming true when she opened for the Zac Brown Band this summer at Jones Beach. It's an incredible conversation about manifestation, the creative process, and the importance of giving yourself permission to acknowledge your talent. You can follow...
2023-12-0545 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan088 Notes From Acting ClassIt's another solo episode this week fellow daydreamers! This week Charlie talks about the importance of digging into the past with two silent films, Buster Keaton's masterpiece Sherlock Jr., and the 1932 cult classic Freaks by Tod Browning. There's also some thoughts on Timothée Chalamet, and Theater for a New Audience's current production of Waiting for Godot. Charlie also discusses some recent acting notes from the classroom. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on Sp...
2023-11-2140 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan086 Age is Just a NumberWe look at age completely differently in our 20's than we do in our 50's. This week Charlie talks to his former student Gene Pope, who didn't begin serious acting training until he was almost 60. Charlie and Gene talk about the winding path that ultimately lead him into the classroom, the successes and failures along the way, and the amazing decade that has followed. Gene discusses his first major feature length film King of Knives which came out in 2020, and the upcoming Queen of Knives opening in March 2024. You can go to https://www.queenofknivesthefilm.com for more information...
2023-10-2443 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan085 How to Go Down a Rabbit HoleTime for another solo episode fellow daydreamers. This week Charlie shares one way he exercises his intellectual curiosity. Most recently, it started with an article about the playwright Jeremy O Harris, and how that led to a deep dive into the artist Kara Walker, the great fashion icon André Leon Talley, Manet, Audre Lorde, and MLK's Letter From a Birmingham jail. Charlie also shares some advice on the issue of intensity and pushing in actors. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For...
2023-10-1037 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan084 Start with Mimicking Your HeroesThis week Charlie talks with professional film & television writer Graham Roland, whose most recent accomplishments include co-creator of Amazon's hit series Jack Ryan, and the creator of the excellent AMC series Dark Winds. Graham has been in the writer's rooms of some of televisions best shows, including Prison Break, Lost, and Fringe. He talks about writing at the highest level of the business, and what he has learned along the way. Charlie and Graham also take a deep dive into creating opportunity, the importance of stealing from your hero's, and what it means to pursue a creative life. You...
2023-09-2651 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan083 Learning to Love YourselfThis week Charlie talks with photographer Jamie Schofield Riva on her new book Girlhood: Lost and Found. An artistic career unfolds in ways we cannot anticipate, but Jamie did know a few things for sure, she wanted to be a mother, and she wanted a serious creative life. Charlie and Jamie talk about how that was possible, along with a deep conversation about girlhood, womanhood, and the road to self-love. It's another fascinating look into the creative process. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://w...
2023-09-1256 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan082 The Importance of American TheaterIt's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie talks about the importance of embracing artistic heroes, championing those artists whose artistry and courage lay a roadmap for living a significant creative life. Charlie shares his thoughts on a few of his: William Friedkin, Ron Cephas Jones, Paul Reubens and Sinéad O'Connor. Charlie also answers a listener's acting question, and highlights some important commentary on the SAG/AFTRA strike, and the state of American theater. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com...
2023-08-2954 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan081 Are You Up for This Life?There's a lot to learn about sustaining a professional artistic career, beyond the training. This week Charlie talks with his former student Kris Sidberry, who has been carving out a serious career for over a decade. Kris shares the mistakes, the lessons learned, and the need to accept that your career will most likely not go the way you had imagined. Join Charlie and Kris for a deep dive into the ups and downs of navigating a creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by ht...
2023-08-1549 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan080 The Man in the DesertFor our first conversation of season four, Charlie welcomes Steven Melendez, Artistic Director of New York Theater Ballet. Steven shares how his life has come full circle, now leading the organization that shaped the entire course of his life. Charlie and Steven discuss the powerful upcoming documentary Lift directed by David Petersen https://www.liftdocumentary.com/about, the impact of mentoring at risk children, and the resilience and ambition it takes to pursue a professional artistic career. Join Charlie for a wonderful conversation with an inspiring, first rate human being and passionate artist. You can follow CBP on Instagram...
2023-08-0155 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan079 Season 4 Premiere!Hello Fellow Daydreamers! After a five month hiatus, Charlie is back for another season. We start with a solo episode, where Charlie discusses the acting on Succession, the career of Pedro Pascal, and the importance of getting a grip on your mental health if you want to pursue a professional acting career. He also shares some thoughts on the censoring of high school theater, along with advice on how to approach emotion in your acting. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. F...
2023-07-1838 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan076 Your Voice, Your Art, and YouOur voice is the most intimate part of human expression. It is formed over decades of parenting, socialization, and trauma. Our physical alignment and muscle tension create the speaking pattern that we function from day to day. If you want to be a transformational actor, then you need extensive and disciplined work to unlock the way you speak. This week Charlie talks to Midori Nakamura, a designated Linklater teacher who runs the Voice & Speech program at the Maggie Flanigan Studio. Charlie and Midori discuss the bravery and dedication required when taking the journey to free the human voice. You...
2023-01-0357 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan075 Doing What Scares YouIt's a solo episode fellow daydreamers. This week Charlie talks about his appreciation for artists that dive into work that scares the hell out of them. He discusses Jonah Hill's documentary Stutz, the current Broadway production of Topdog/Underdog, Howard Stern's Springsteen interview, the actress Emma Corrin, and the playwright Adrienne Kennedy who at 91 is finally receiving her first Broadway production. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private c...
2022-12-2041 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan074 I Did That, What's Next?What happens after you hit a major artistic goal? How do you navigate success, and also grapple with what happens next? This week Charlie talks with his former student Guy Lockard, who is currently figuring that out. Guy and Charlie talk about his series regular role as Dr, Dylan Scott on NBC's hit show Chicago Med, and how he is navigating the next chapter. Join them for a fascinating conversation ranging from on set lessons to a real talk about being a Black man in this business. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory...
2022-12-0652 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan073 The Actor and Their BodyTake a second and Google the alumni who have come out of NYU, Yale, Juilliard, Brown, and serious Meisner training programs like Charlie's. The majority of accomplished actors have seriously trained their body and their voice. Developing a physical instrument that is capable of supporting and processing rich emotion will dramatically improve the quality of your work. This week Charlie talks with his movement teacher Sara Fay George. They discuss training the actors body, and the issues that arise when trying to unwind decades of parenting and socialization. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting...
2022-11-221h 06Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan072 The Importance of Provocative ArtIt's a solo episode this week fellow Daydreamers! What kind of art do you want to put into the world? Charlie talks about some of the important, provocative work that is currently being done. Andrew Dominick's Blonde and Ryan Reynolds Dahmer mini-series have stirred up some visceral responses, both positive and negative. Charlie shares his thoughts on these, along with a reflection on Cincinnati's 1990 obscenity lawsuit against the Cincinnati Arts Center's Robert Maplethorpe exhibit. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For wr...
2022-11-0841 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan071 Red Lights Eventually Turn GreenOne stat that is shocking to read is that less than 1% of all actors book at least thirty jobs over the course of a career. Only 30% book a second job! This week Charlie talks to award winning actress Andrea Osvárt, who has carved out an incredibly successful two-decade career both in America and throughout Europe. Charlie and Andrea talk about how she made it into that 1% club, how she handled early success, and how she found her way into coaching and helping actors work through the barriers that keep them limited. We all encounter red lights, and knowing t...
2022-10-2555 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan070 You Need to Give It a DecadePursuing a serious professional artistic career does not happen quickly. If it's something you really want, then you need to give it at least a decade of relentless pursuit. There will be many times that the idea of quitting and moving on to something else is palpable. This week Charlie talks to his former student Simone Serra, who has just passed her first decade and is still at it. Simone has carved out a successful voice over career which has sustained her and opened many doors. Charlie and Simone discuss the art of voice overs, and the important work...
2022-10-111h 00Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan069 Filling Up Your Inspirational Artistic BankIt's easy to fall into a pattern of complacency when it comes to nourishing your intellectual curiosity. Just reading one article can lead you to an unexpected education on a number of things. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie shares what he's learned about the importance of Jean-Luc Godard, and the life of actress and activist Marsha Hunt who died at the age of 104. He also talks about the current production of I Joan currently running at Shakespeare's Old Globe in London, and the controversy of writing Joan of Arc as a non-binary person. There's a few movie recommendations f...
2022-09-2733 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan068 Wait, I Can Have Kids and a Career?How many of you have been told at some point that you have to choose, kids or career. You can't have both! Charlie talks with Tara Westwood. She got pregnant in her 20's during her training with Maggie, converted to Mormonism, and moved to Idaho to raise a family. Her journey back to NYC, her mission to finish training, pursue her career, and be an incredible mom is an inspiration. It's lead to her current project, the short film Triggered which she produced, directed, and stared in. It recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The life you want...
2022-09-131h 01Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan067 An Overpowering Necessity to CreateBuilding a community of friendships and professional relationships with people who inspire you, and challenge you intellectually and artistically will add to the value of your life. This week Charlie has a conversation with Jillian Marshall, whose first book Japanthem: Counter-Culteral Experience, Cross-Culteral Remixes came out earlier this year. She also speaks fluent Mandarin and Japanese, plays Jazz trumpet and piano, and has a PhD in Ethnomusicology. Charlie and Jillian talk about carving out a creative life, artistic compulsions, jazz, acting, and much much more. Check out Jillian's blogs at https://wynndaquarius.net. You can follow CBP on Instagram @cre...
2022-08-301h 00Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan066 Don't Launder Your ImaginationIt's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie shares his thoughts on the current work of Ben Foster, Rhea Seehorn, Giovanni Ribisi, Matthew Goode, and Taylor Sheridan, along with his thoughts on the latest Dave Chappelle special What's In A Name. Charlie also discusses a series of articles by the chief NY Times theater critic Jesse Green titled The Reformation. It leads to a deeper reflection on the importance of not dry cleaning your imagination, and as artists, embracing a willingness to dive into the darkest parts of our humanity. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and...
2022-08-1642 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan065 Don't Sit Back and WaitThis week Charlie shares his conversation with former student Pooya Mohseni, who grew up a young boy in Iran, and ultimately immigrated to the US with her parents. Charlie and Pooya discuss growing up a non gender conforming boy in a theocracy, her transition journey, and the hard work its taken to become a first rate professional actor and activist. They also discuss her most recent film See You Then by the writer and director Mari Walker. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.the...
2022-08-021h 03Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan064 Knocking Down DoorsHaving a strong belief in yourself, refusing to give into a woe is me mentality, and having the temerity to really go after what you want is incredibly important if you are trying to carve out an artistic career. This week Charlie talks to his former student Rolando Chusan, who booked his first series regular role on the ABC series Promised Land. Rolando discusses how he got this part, and the many things he's learned about being a professional actor over the past decade. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan S...
2022-07-1947 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan063 Season 3 Premiere!Well fellow daydreamers, eight months seemed to fly by. In the season 3 premiere, Charlie talks about the career of William Hurt, important performances to check out, thoughts on the J-Lo documentary Halftime, and an appreciation of The Wire after 20 years. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the stunning painter Kahinde Wiley. CBP will drop 16 episodes this season on a bi-weekly basis. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private co...
2022-07-0539 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan062 Season 2 Finale!Hard to believe it's the end of season two. It's been an incredible eight months fellow daydreamers. In this season finale, Charlie talks about the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins, the controversy over Dave Chappelle, a few film recommendations, and some highlights of the last 30 episodes. And it wouldn't be a season finale without new music from Lawrence Trailer. CBP will return next year for season three with great guests, more insights and advice on the art of acting, and a continued celebration of the artistic life. Stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for...
2021-11-091h 09Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan061 A Face of Anxiety Pt. 2The most downloaded episode of season one was A Face of Anxiety with Charlie's wife Trish Barillas. A published author, professional anxiety, relationship, and life coach, Trish comes back on to talk about mental health, birth control, having children, and her obsession with reality television. It's a fascinating conversation about managing the ups, the downs, and the unexpected moments that life can throw you. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com
2021-10-2655 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan060 Your Dreams Can Come TrueEvery actor has those big dreams. The ones that make your heart skip a beat every time you fantasize about them. The big break. Imagine celebrating your best friends big break as a series regular on the SyFy hit show Resident Alien, and then end up booking the same show for all ten episodes of season one. This week Charlie talks to Meredith Garretson about the show, about what she's learned about comedy, and how going to grad school changed the course of her career. But that's not all. Meredith shares how she is approaching playing a living legend...
2021-10-1257 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan059 Thoughts on Artistic CourageIt's important to seek out artists who continually demonstrate the courage to prize their sense of truth, embrace their voice and work without apology. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie shares some thoughts on the Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, the new opera Fire Shut Up in my Bones by Terence Blanchard at the Met, the documentary Val, and the incredible life of Melvin Van Peebles. Charlie also highlights the fine acting of Lee Jung-jae in the new Netflix show Squid Game, Maya Cade's extensive open resource with her Black Film Archive, and an inspiring Ted talk on twerking by...
2021-10-0528 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan058 A Broadway Actor's Pandemic ExperienceWhat were those first weeks of March 2020 like for the Broadway actor? This week Charlie talks with dancer, actor, and choreographer Reed Luplau who has been part of Moulin Rouge since its early workshop days in 2017. As theater reopens back in NYC after 18 months, Charlie and Reed talk about how he navigated this time, and the ways he continued to create content in different ways. Reed shares illuminating anecdotes from his decade long career, and what he has learned about professionalism, collaboration, and sacrifice. Another amazing conversation about the creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and...
2021-09-2856 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan057 The Blink of an EyeIt's very easy for us to lose perspective on our personal life struggles. But sometimes you meet someone who can help you put those in the right context. Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. How does one move forward after personal tragedy? This week Charlie talks with actor Jo Marie Lawrence, who moved to NYC to pursue her career, only to have her life completely changed by a horrific snowboarding accident on Christmas Eve 2018. An amazing conversation with an inspirational human being. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the...
2021-09-2156 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan056 Some Thoughts on SolitudeAre you comfortable being alone? As artists, solitude is an essential part of the creative process. Embracing silence, stillness, your thoughts and your daydreams can lead to inspiration. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie talks about the filmmaker Dianne Whelan and her 17,000 mile solo trek across the Trans Canada Trail. Charlie also answers a listener question, discusses the solid work of actors Betty Gabriel and Zoe Kazan, as well as an appreciation of Michael K Williams. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or...
2021-09-1442 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan055 The Difference Between OK and Exceptionally GoodWhat separates the actors that consistently create vivid, organic, interesting human behavior at the highest level, and those that don't? What is the difference between just being OK at something, and operating with artistry? This week Charlie talks to his friend, and fellow teacher Victor Villar-Hauser, one of LA's most sought after coaches. Victor talks about coaching Kingsley Ben-Adir through his stunning breakout performance as Malcom X in One Night in Miami, and what the actor's life can be when approached with passion. Two dedicated teachers talking about their love of acting, craft, and work-ethic. You can follow CBP...
2021-09-0751 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan055 Interrogate Your Own TastesDo you have trouble defining your artistic voice? Sometimes it can be a challenge figuring out what to pursue, what to devote your time and energy towards. This week Charlie talks to musician, playwright, actor, and current HBO writer Chris Gabo, who shares his insights on the importance of defining your tastes, and how to use those to not only create, but to inspire intellectual curiosity. Charlie and his former student also discuss his process for writing six episodes of the recent reboot of In Treatment, developing season 4 of True Detective, and a new series based off the Oscar...
2021-08-3142 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan054 Confronting Our Imagined ConsequencesWhat is a kaizen muse? This week Charlie talks to actress, musician, and kaizen muse Esma Kirim. As a creativity coach, Esma helps artists confront the lie we often tell ourselves, that we need permission from others in order to make decisions that will bring us joy. As creatives, how can we take incremental steps forward to help confront those periods when we lack motivation? How can we fill the cup of inspiration? If you've found yourself stuck in a rut, if you have asked that complicated question, "How did I end up here?", then this conversation may provide a...
2021-08-2454 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan053 Fighting Self-Doubt and Fostering ConfidenceIn this week's solo episode Charlie answers some of your questions. Topics cover the HBO documentary Woodstock '99, how to look for and get the most out of private coaching, the ways to re-engage with your art form when life takes you away from it, and some thoughts on how to handle self-doubt and foster the confidence you need to sustain a long-term artistic career. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the movie Pig, and the groundbreaking FX series Reservation Dogs. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For w...
2021-08-1751 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan052 Fighting the Need for ApprovalIntervening with the need for approval is incredibly important for the creative artist. How many of you get caught up in working for the compliment, wanting to be liked, trying to give others what you think they want? This week Charlie talks to Joe Nicastro, who has been carving out an artistic life for almost a decade. Professional dancer, actor, influencer, personal trainer and motivator, Joe shares his personal story of coming out to his parents at 17, his relationship to body dysmorphia, and how he got fired from his dream job. It's a wide ranging conversation about the issues t...
2021-08-1050 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan051 Being Nice, Prepared, and On TimeDierdre Friel is having quite a run lately; 19 episodes as the barista Ella on the hit show New Amsterdam, and currently her series regular role as Greta on the new Apple + show Physical staring Rose Byrne. Dierdre and Charlie talk about the big decisions she's made over her twenty year career, and how they led her to consistently working at the top of the profession. Dierdre shares how she cares for herself after shooting deeply emotional and traumatic scenes, how to act a song, and why being nice, being on time, and being prepared can get you your next...
2021-08-031h 00Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan050 Answering the Big Question, What's My Type?If you are an actor, you've probably stressed a lot about this question. What's my type? On this weeks solo episode, Charlie talks about how you should consider this question, and some ways to keep it from filling you with anxiety. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the importance of Nadine Labaki's film Capernaum, and the Cuban artists who are literally risking their lives to give voice to the fight for freedom. And he confesses his love for Ted Lasso, Shmigadoon, and the amazing documentary Summer of Soul. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting c...
2021-07-2747 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan049 Engaging the Actor's ImaginationThe imagination is the most important part of an artist's instrument. For the actor, activating and stimulating your imagination is the key to keeping you from the prison of conventionality. Actor's who are weighed down by practicality and pedestrian habits will always struggle to be interesting. This week Charlie talks to one of his mentors, the master teacher Lenard Petit. Lenard has been teaching the work of Michael Chekhov for almost forty years, and has been activating actor's creativity all over the world for decades. Lenard and Charlie talk about archetypes, how the body deals with emotion, and what i...
2021-07-201h 00Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan048 Approaching Acting Like an AthleteToby Sandeman was one of the best sprinters in England. He was a two-time gold medal winner at the 2009 European Athletics U23 Championships. After a successful modeling career, when Toby decided to dedicate himself to the craft of acting, he brought with him his athletic work-ethic. He has been grinding out a professional acting career for the last ten years. Now he plays series regular Symphony Bosket on the new STARZ Power prequel Raising Kanan. Charlie and Toby talk about his new show, his first on-set experience playing Prince Sebastian on The Royals, and the many triumphs and heartbreaks o...
2021-07-1355 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan047 Appreciating OriginalityIt's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie shares his thoughts on Kevin Can F&%K Himself, Bo Burnham's Netflix special Inside, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's apology for colorism in his film In the Heights. He also catches you up on his home life, Julianne Nicholson's acting in Mare of Easttown, and even reads you an Elzabeth Bishop poem. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com
2021-07-0641 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan046 Embracing Your AuthenticityMackenzie Lansing's excellent work in HBO's hit Mare of Easttown playing the bully Briana Delraso, wouldn't have been possible when she first came to NYC to pursue a professional acting career. What happens when you deny yourself the permission to function from your authenticity, from the fullness of who you are? Mackenzie talks about her journey of coming out of the closet professionally, and how prizing her truth changed the entire course of her career. Charlie and his former student also discuss what she learned from working with Maggie Gyllenhaal on The Deuce, how she prepared for her breakout...
2021-06-2954 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan045 - The Best Artists Are ObsessedCharlie talks with Gavin Larsen, a Prima Ballerina who retired in 2010 after a two decade career working at the top of the profession. Her new memoir, Being a Ballerina, is a love letter to artistry. An extraordinary insight into the beauty, the heartbreak, the passion, the struggle, and the incredible dedication it takes to live a creative life. What does it mean to be obsessed with your art? What does it take to sustain a multi-decade career? What is artistry? Charlie and Gavin talk about those questions, and look at what separates those that do just enough to get b...
2021-06-221h 04Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan044- Let's Talk About ExcusesIt's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie shares some thoughts on the damage that excuses do to our self-esteem and confidence, and how they erode our ability to achieve anything substantial. How many of you feel sabotaged by your excuses, find yourself feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, or stagnate? Charlie talks about looking at the fear of failure and of the unknown, those insidious insecurities that are the foundation of the excuses we put into the world. Charlie also shares his appreciation of Mare of Easttown, the brilliance of Jean Smart, the photographer Geloy Concepcion, and a few other...
2021-06-1545 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan043- There's More to Being an Actor Than ActingRichard Robichaux is one of the funniest actors working. He is also one of our best acting teachers, currently the endowed Chair of Acting at the acclaimed MFA acting program at UCSD, one of the most prestigious graduate schools in the United States. Charlie and Richard discuss his twenty-five year career with memorable roles in Ocean's 8, Bernie, Boyhood, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, The Book of Love, and his current hit show on Disney+ Big Shot opposite John Stamos. What did he learn working with Michael J. Fox, Cate Blanchett and Shirley MacLaine? Why is acting only a small part...
2021-06-0859 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan042 - Don't Judge A Book By It's CoverHave you ever been unsettled coming upon a tall, muscular black man tattooed from head to toe with piercings through his nose, lips, and eyebrows? Might you avert your eyes and cross the street? Buckle up for this episode fellow daydreamers. Don't let Charlie's former student and friend Antino Crowley-Kamenwati fool you. He is one of the most interesting, sensitive and fascinating actors Charlie has ever taught. Antino's journey to becoming a well-trained professional actor is the subject of this incredibly personal episode. Charlie and Antino discuss how he survived two years in prison, a career as a porn st...
2021-06-0155 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan041- A Talk on Emotional PreparationFor an actor, the ability to relate off-camera or off-stage to the previous circumstance of a scene is an essential fundamental of your craft. How can you harness the ability to daydream and fantasize to your artistic process? How can you develop the skill to alter your emotional life, to access a deeper, richer level of insight in a healthy and creative way? In this week's solo episode, Charlie shares with you the lecture he gives his students who train at his NYC conservatory program, the Maggie Flanigan Studio, on this very sensitive area of the actor's technique. If...
2021-05-2541 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan040 - Rolling the Dice on YourselfThis week Charlie talks with Maggie Flanigan Studio alum Suzanne Heathcote, the season three lead writer for Killing Eve, one of the best shows on television. She rolled the dice on herself. How does someone pack their bags, move to another country to seriously train, and end up working at the highest level of the profession? Suzanne knocked on and knocked down every door she's come across. How did she start off in the classroom, struggling to survive, and end up a lead writer? Charlie and Suzanne talk about that journey, what she's learned about writing for television, and w...
2021-05-1854 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan039 - Creating Intimacy and Setting BoundariesActing can be boiled essentially into two things, conflict and intimacy. Prioritizing actor's safety and setting professional guidelines have been in place a long time when it comes to conflict. Intimacy is a completely different story. This week Charlie talks with professional actor and intimacy coordinator Carly Zien. What do they do? Why are they necessary? What are the actor's rights and expectations when it comes to performing sexual acts and other forms of physical intimacy? Charlie and Carly discuss how to set boundaries, how to speak up when you don't feel comfortable or safe, and how to navigate t...
2021-05-1157 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan038-Creating Through Trauma and TragedyAll of us experience and endure trauma and tragedy. Channeling personal pain for the actor can lead to incredible work. Looking at artists who have the grit and temerity to move creatively through life's blows is inspiring for all of us living an artistic life. It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie talks about the brutal honesty of DMX, the courage of director Thomas Vinterberg amidst his tragedy while filming his Oscar winning film Another Round, and the powerful acting of Delroy Lindo. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie...
2021-05-0436 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan036- The Creative Power of YESThis week Charlie talks with Kevin Kreider, one of the stars of the hit Netflix reality series Bling Empire. How does a serious, well-trained actor end up on reality TV? What can happen when you embrace Yes instead of No? Charlie and Kevin have a deep conversation about battling demons, overcoming insecurities, and redefining Asian masculinity. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creat...
2021-04-2054 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan035 Learn To Embrace The StruggleIt's easy to get locked into a sense that everything has to happen RIGHT NOW. This destructive belief that an artistic life is a sprint. How can you work towards a career that defines grit, patience, and a love of the journey itself? Can you look at your career as a marathon, a long and winding path that may lead you to a deeper appreciation of the creative struggle? Charlie addresses these questions, and shares his thoughts on the career of Oscar nominee Paul Raci and his breakout role at the age of 72 in the feature film Sound of M...
2021-04-1340 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan034 Cultivating Self-Love and Healthy HabitsCharlie talks with reiki master and certified nutritionist Laura Pensiero. She works with artists to confront limiting beliefs, while also providing them a process for releasing unhealthy behavior and setting positive intentions. How can you cultivate self-love? How does an actor navigate the high's and lows of the creative struggle? How can you address your resistance to being good to yourself? How can you improve sleep and creativity by bringing more attention to what you eat? Charlie and Laura talk intimately about addressing these issues so that you can pursue an artistic career without destroying yourself in the process...
2021-04-0649 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan033- Straight Talk From Actor Mike ColterFor season two's first interview Charlie brings on one of his closest friends, Luke Cage and Evil star Mike Colter. Friends now for almost twenty-three years, Colter comes on to share his thoughts and the insights gained from a solid two-decade career. What's the importance of training? How do you navigate the ups and downs of success? What did you have to learn about becoming #1 on the call sheet? Mike answers those questions and also discusses how he chooses material, and how he navigated the early years of struggle. He also doles out some straight talk for anyone considering a s...
2021-03-3045 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan032- Under the Oscar RadarWelcome back fellow Daydreamers! Season 2 kicks off with a solo episode. Charlie discusses the work of Daniel Kaluuya, and shares his reflections on Cicely Tyson, Chick Corea and Cloris Leachman. It's Oscar season, and Charlie shares some of the performances he found particularly compelling; Andra Day, Frances McDormand, Vanessa Kirby and Gary Oldman. There are also a few gems that have flown under the Oscar radar that Charlie highlights for you along with an appreciation of the actor Kingsley Ben-Adir. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music b...
2021-03-2341 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#031 Season 1 FinaleCharlie closes out the first season of Creating Behavior with a look at a few important performances along with some of Charlie's favorite shows, books and music from 2020. He also shares a new holiday song by Lawrence Trailer the artist behind the show's theme song Not Enough. Charlie also selects some of the best moments of the last 30 episodes. Thank you to everyone who has listened to CBP and shared it with friends. Stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your second best. See you in February. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and...
2020-12-2258 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#030 A Face of AnxietyThis week Charlie brings on Trish Barillas, published author, professional life coach, anxiety expert, and his wife. Mental illness can often feel like a shameful secret that must be kept in the shadows. Trish and Charlie talk about her lifetime dealing with General Anxiety Disorder, her journey with medication, and the tools she has developed to help others who suffer with severe anxiety. Navigating a creative life has many challenges, and mental illness can be crippling if it is not addressed in a pro-active way. For anyone looking for insight on how to live with anxiety, this episode will de...
2020-12-151h 31Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#029 The Artist SwoonThis week Charlie shares his conversation with Caledonia Curry, known throughout the world as the artist Swoon. Back in the early 2000"s she broke into a male-dominated art form, and established a reputation as one of the most recognized street artists working. Her art has been featured at major museums from MoMA, to the Tate Modern, to the São Paulo Museum of Art. Her deeply autobiographical art touches on fairy-tale, myth, the sacred feminine, and the repercussion's of family trauma. She is an artist who courageously taps into her primitive unconscious to illuminate the human condition. Charlie and Swoo...
2020-12-0851 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#028 British Actress & Author Jade AshaThis week Charlie rings in the holiday season with the versatile British actress Jade Asha, who is carving out a successful acting career while also adding podcaster, writer, producer, director, casting director, voice over artist, fight performer, and now published author to her ever growing resume. Jade and Charlie talk about her new book of career advice, Actorpreneur, and the wide ranging insights she has learned about living the life of a professional actor. Tips on auditioning? Check. Advice on handling intimate scenes? Check. How should you approach headshots? Check. Firing your agent? Check. All this and more from a gene...
2020-12-0144 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#027 My Talk With Kiera AllenThis week Charlie shares his conversation with Kiera Allen, a former student, and now the star of Hulu's original film Run opposite the great Sarah Paulson. Kiera is the first wheelchair user since 1948 to star in a major studio movie. They talk about the importance of this ground breaking film, the redefining of what a hero can look like, and what she learned from working with one of the best actors in the business. A great chat with a truly inspirational young woman, who has now become a role model for inclusiveness and diversity. You can follow CBP on I...
2020-11-2447 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#026 How Do You Act Drunk?In this solo episode, Charlie offers some insight and advice on how to approach impediments. How do you create pain, and various forms of intoxication? They come up all the time in acting, and your ability to do a really good drunk, to know how to believably create pain, will help add believability and credibility to your acting. Charlie also offers his thoughts on our post election challenges, along with some reflection on the life of the late paraplegic dancer David Toole, and the amazing accomplishment by the rock climber Emily Harrington. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior...
2020-11-1737 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#025 A Talk with OITNB's Rebecca KnoxThis week Charlie talks with Rebecca Knox, an actor, writer, producer, and director, who was most recently seen in the last two seasons of Orange Is The New Black. Rebecca discusses her audition for OITNB, which was only one line for a small two episode part, and how that turned into a 13 episode supporting character, the Oxy addict Tina Swope. Rebecca offers her approach to auditioning, and talks honestly about her struggles during the opening months of the pandemic, and what she does to continually renew her creative drive. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the election of Joe...
2020-11-1047 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#024 Social Media and the ActorThis week Charlie talks with social media expert and consultant Heidi Dean, who has established herself as the leading expert in how actor's can handle and thrive on all of the various social media platforms. Do you find yourself resistant to a social media presence? Do you feel overwhelmed with creating content? Are you looking for advice on how to handle this important professional dynamic? Heidi and Charlie discuss all of these common issues, and look at the ways to approach this aspect of your career in a positive and healthy way. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and...
2020-11-0347 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#023 A Creative Life, My Talk with Jessica BlankHow do you bring your creative ideas into the world? How do you move through the grief of creative injury? Charlie speaks with the artist Jessica Blank, who along with her husband and creative partner Erik Jensen have defined the genre of documentary theater for almost 20 years. An award winning actress, playwright, author, producer, director and teacher, Jessica is an incredibly versatile creator. Their documentary plays The Exonerated, Aftermath, Coal Country, and most recently the pandemic inspired zoom play The Line, have brought deep insight into our collective humanity. Charlie and Jessica talk about the artistic process, the importance of em...
2020-10-2745 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#022 More Insights From Maggie FlaniganCharlie shares more of his July 2020 conversation with his mentor, and master teacher, Maggie Flanigan. Is there an artistic, creative way to approach a script for the first time? What are some ways to help you transform into the character? How do you bring a character to life from the truth of you? Maggie shares more of her 40 year career as one of the greatest acting teachers of her generation. Charlie also discusses his thoughts on the playwright and film maker Radha Blank and her film 40 Year Old Version. The artistic path has many twists and turns, and Rhada's jo...
2020-10-2036 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#021 An Appreciation of Prison Art & Other ThoughtsHave you ever risked something for the creation of your art? Have you ever been forced to create while dealing with the fear of severe punishment if caught? Charlie goes solo this week, reflecting on a Moma PS1 exhibit exploring the art of incarcerated Americans. He also poses the question on what constitutes something as art. A banana taped to the wall with duct tape? Charlie discusses the work of Brandon Stanton's Humans of NY, the importance of empathy in acting, and an appreciation of Eddie Van Halen and the actor Cole Hauser. You can follow CBP on Instagram @cr...
2020-10-1333 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#020 An Actor's SacrificeDo you have an idea of how you think your career is going to go? Most of us do, but the actual path is rarely what we envision. Charlie talks with actress Jessika Williams, who has been carving out a regional theater career for almost 15 years, traveling the country and living out of her van. She was featured in a NYTimes article discussing the tough career decision she made during this pandemic. Jessika relinquished her Equity card in order to play Othello at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, VA. Jessika shares making that tough call, working in regional t...
2020-10-0650 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#019 A Talk With Ozark's Trevor LongIn this episode Charlie talks with one of the stars of the Netflix hit show Ozark, Trevor Long. A versatile character actor who has been carving out a solid career for over 25 years, Trevor talks about the role of Cade Langmore and his approach to one of Ozark's most talked about bad guys. Charlie and Trevor also share some personal anecdotes from their time in grad school, his first on set experience working with Mark Strong in AMC's Low Winter Sun, and what he learned about acting from being directed on the stage by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Do...
2020-09-2944 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#018 Audition Advice & Some Other ThoughtsDo you struggle with auditioning? It's a specialized skill, and a process that can depress even the most talented actors. In this solo episode Charlie shares some audition advice from Oscar winner Brie Larson on how to navigate the audition experience so that you can bring your best self into the room. He also discusses the conservative uproar over the Netflix film Cuties, and why its a movie you have to see. Listen to the full episode to hear some insights from Steve Jobs and best selling author and motivator Simon Sinek. Charlie also spotlights the German-Korean photographer Heji Shi...
2020-09-2233 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#017 My Talk With Non-Binary Comic Jes TomCharlie reconnects with his former student, the self-described non binary, trans, queer, Asian-American stand-up comedian Jes Tom. Coming off a fantastic feature article in the NYTimes about their career, Jes and Charlie talk about the challenges they confront as an artist, and also their time in his classroom. They both address a pivotal moment for both of them as teacher and student, and confront Charlie's blind spots when dealing with race and gender issues. If you are an artist looking to gain more insight into navigating a non-binary world in a more sensitive and thoughtful way, then this episode wil...
2020-09-1540 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#016 Tony Award Winner Norbert Leo ButzCharlie shares his conversation with two time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz. One of the most versatile and transformational actors working, with a career that now spans over 25 years. The star of Broadway shows such as Rent, Wicked, Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, My Fair Lady, and gritty television shows such as FX's Fosse/Verdon and Netflix's Bloodline, shares his views on the power of storytelling, how he approached his last theater gig My Fair Lady, and the advice he got from is friend Sam Rockwell. Charlie and Norbert have been passionate about acting their ent...
2020-09-0852 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#015 A Mentor Never Stops TeachingCharlie shares a conversation with his first college mentor from Purdue University, master teacher and artist Rich Rand. For over 30 years now, Rich and Charlie have sustained a personal and artistic relationship that is rooted in what is best about the mentor/student relationship. Rich is an incredibly fascinating and insightful artist, and in this wide-ranging episode with Charlie, they discuss the work of Sam Shepard, racism and the theater, and what it was like studying with Stella Adler in NYC. Rich also shares his advice on how to approach a character, and the kind of valuable homework and r...
2020-09-0155 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#014 Charlie's Latest InspirationsCharlie goes solo in this weeks episode, and clears his desk, reflecting upon some important and inspirational current topics. Charlie talks about the artist Luchita Hurtado, the upheaval in Belarus, and some lessons to be learned from the Ellen Degeneres saga. He offers a recommendation on a wonderful new book by Nicole Tersigni, and some thoughts on Michaela Coel and her groundbreaking HBO show I May Destroy You. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on...
2020-08-2538 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#013 A Talk With Maggie Flanigan Pt. 2Charlie continues his conversation with mentor and master teacher Maggie Flanigan. Picking up from episode #012, Charlie and Maggie discuss how actors should handle emotion, how to approach character, and how to understand more deeply an artistic approach to the craft of acting. Maggie continues to talk more specifically about the Meisner Technique, and what it offers the serious actor. Charlie also shares a personal experience as a student in Maggie's class, and recommends a book that all of you should start reading. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio...
2020-08-1855 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#012 A Talk With Maggie Flanigan Pt.1Charlie talks with his mentor, master teacher Maggie Flanigan. Charlie and Maggie have a unique relationship which now spans over two decades, beginning as teacher/student and evolving into a deep, artistic mentorship. This journey lead Charlie in 2012 into becoming the owner and caretaker of one of the best acting studio's in the United States, the Maggie Flanigan Studio. They discuss Maggie's path to NYC to pursue a career, and her eventual transition into becoming one of the greatest acting teachers of her generation. Maggie talks about being brushed off by Sandy Meisner, her mentorship under Bill Esper, and her...
2020-08-1152 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#011 A Talk With Sea ShimookaCharlie has a vulnerable and honest conversation with actress Sea Shimooka, who most recently appeared in season eight of the CW show Arrow, playing Emiko Queen. How do you cope with feeling overwhelmed and insecure in your first major part? How do you struggle through low self-esteem, loneliness, and coming out as gay all while showing up each day to set? Charlie and Sea discuss these personal issues, along with a frank discussion about the whitewashing of Asian American actors, which has been a stain on our business for a hundred years. Charlie also reflects on the 30th anniversary of...
2020-08-0454 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#010 What To Do With Those Lines?How should you begin to approach a script? What are some key things to consider when pouring over those lines? Charlie discusses an artistic process to handle text in a way that allows you to be more organic and vivid. He delves deeper into confronting racism, reflecting on the work of Layla Saad and Robin DiAngelo. Charlie also mixes in an appreciation of the legendary jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb, and the great Philip Seymour Hoffman. Please follow CBP on IG @creatingbehavior And visit https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com for allow content links, or to leave a comment or question for C...
2020-07-2836 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#009 Emmy Award Winner Erin Cherry Pt. 2Charlie continues his conversation with Emmy Award winning actress Erin Cherry. They discuss the current civil and racial unrest gripping the country, along with the challenges, and racial animosity facing Black actors and artists. Charlie also talks about the importance of adding habits of creativity to your life, and what you can learn by reading the Arts & Leisure section of the NY Times. This week, he shares some insight on the artist Rosie Lee Tompkins, a Black quilt maker who left an extraordinary body of work which reveals the beautiful complexity of the African-American experience.You can follow C...
2020-07-2140 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#008 Emmy Winner Erin Cherry Pt. 1How does a Black actor and activist navigate the business, maintain her artistic integrity, and fight for social justice? Charlie talks to one of his best friends, Emmy winner Erin Cherry, who won her first leg of the EGOT for her role of Brenda in the Amazon series After Forever. Cherry and Charlie talk about her theater career, what she learned from working with Tony winner André De Shields, and how she fought for a reimagining of her After Forever character before she was ever offered the role. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC actin...
2020-07-1457 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#007 Breaking Down A ScriptHow does an actor break down a script? What are the important questions any serious actor should be able to anwer? How do you craft in a simple, specific, and personal way? In this episode Charlie talks about the five important, fundamental questions that must be answered if you are an actor looking to create vivid, organic behavior. Charlie will discuss previous and shared circumstances, acting relationships, objectives, and how to understand actions. He also shares some insight on an inspirational artist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Fl...
2020-07-0738 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#006 An Interview with Eden MarryshowHow does an actor write, produce, direct, and star in their own material, work continually in film and television, while also making their broadway debut? This week Charlie talks with Eden Marryshow to find out how he made his feature film Bruce!, which won him the Grand Jury Prize for Best Director at the American Back Film Festival in 2018. Eden talks about the tragedy that has inspired his life's work, how he embraces failure, and how he crashed Sundance when his film didn't get accepted. Eden is a special artist who has a way of inspiring all who know him...
2020-06-3057 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#005 Emotion In ActingEmotion is an area of acting that is mostly misunderstood, and often causes a great deal of performance anxiety. How do you organically and truthfully access emotion? Most actors indicate, or fake it, and many try to squeeze it out of themselves like getting juice from a lemon. Charlie talks about the difference between quantity and quality, the ways an actor can come to life, and the artistic way to consider this important part of an actor's craft. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.t...
2020-06-2334 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#004 A Defining Moment#004 Perhaps you can relate; you have a dream of being a professional actor. You get headshots, type up a resume, and spend a few years putting together a hodgepodge of classes. And then you have a realization. "I don't really know how to act, I have no way of working." This is a defining moment for anyone who really wants to be an artist. What do you do when your realize that what you know isn't good enough? Charlie talks about this dilemma, and offers his insight on what comes next. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Char...
2020-06-1635 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#003 The Candace Maxwell InterviewJoin Charlie for his first interview. He talks with actress Candace Maxwell, a former professional dancer, now trained actor, who currently appears in the CW show Katy Keene. Candace talks about her first professional job on season 6 of the Starz hit series Power, and her audition for the role, a sex scene with Larenz Tate. Candace is also a former student of Charlie's, and they talk about all things pandemic, acting, auditioning, and navigating a career as a serious artist. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by ...
2020-05-2647 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#002 Embracing Tragic Optimism#002 We are in precarious times. America's racism is tearing at the fabric of our lives. The world is in crisis, and throughout history, the artist has always risen up from our collective despair to bear witness and testify creatively about our human experience. In this time of searing injustice, quarantine and isolation, how does the artist, the actor, care for their artistic soul, while also confronting life changing circumstances? Join Charlie as he discusses the idea of Viktor Frankl's concept of Tragic Optimism, and the ways to nourish yourself during these unnerving times. You can follow CBP on Instagram @crea...
2020-05-2546 minCreating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan#001 Who What Why?#001 Charlie Sandlan talks about who he is, and the winding artistic journey from actor, to owner and master teacher of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC. Charlie will describe what Creating Behavior will be, and why he has decided to share his 30 years of experience with everyone interested in understanding more deeply, the craft and beauty of acting and the creative process. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for priv...
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