Gladiators of change

A book containing acting exercisesYes but with him Methods that seek to understand artistic interpretation as a means of personal and professional empathy. Hiller is well known on stage for his many years of success in acting, but above all he is known for his dramatic arts workshops; Among these is the workshop he led with Palestinians and Israelis at the Peres Peace Center in Tel Aviv, which has gained a special symbol today. actors.

Bernard Hiller (Buenos Aires, 1962) is the son of Holocaust survivors and lived in Germany and New York.He trained at the prestigious High School for Performing Arts and the Alvin Ailey Dance Studio to become a sought-after actor, singer and dancer on Broadway and in Europe. He later rose to prominence as a prestigious instructor in artistic performance, dynamic communication and success strategies. A well-known ‘coach’ in the performing arts Due to her fame and notoriety, she jumped into the business and personal sphere.. “I have striven to live life in the most artistic and original way I could,” he writes, “and it has provided me with a life that is rich, interesting, fulfilling, and adventurous.” “.

really? Almost forty chapters linked by a logical evolutionfrom the initial aspects of introspection to the necessary act of self-knowledge and completed projects before discovering one’s best feelings. ‘Performance of the future’ is surprising A reading workshop that goes beyond the usual personal development guides Entering a practical article about the artistic medium that can be helpful in any other field.

Let’s consider famous actors like Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, Al Pacino, Tom Hanks, Penélope Cruz or Luis Tosar, and be warned it’s awesome versatility to take on hostile roles and make them highly reliable. There is something behind this admiration.It’s a huge job that involves hours of practice and rehearsal.. Hiller argues that the difference between an actor and an artist lies between a legendary performance and a forgettable one. And to be an artist, regardless of profession, you must explore the unknown, step outside the compass to discover your true self.

“Pay attention to what he calls a factor.”bent over” For actors. Show yourself off the beaten path in five steps: A performance that shows more of the character; a unique attempt at creativity; being spontaneous and imperfect; a constant commitment to the craft; and the best training possible, not to mention no time or money: “You You’re always on top of your problems.”

‘Transformative’ exercises Hiller recommends start as soon as you wake up. You need to stand in front of a full-length mirror, take a deep breath, separate your mind and quietly say: “I feel…”. Immediately after and after a short rest, follow up with: “It makes me angry…”, where he recommends about eight minutes of detoxification and then continues: “It makes me sad…”. After a few minutes of silence, having eliminated all the negativity, you should jump into joy: “I will give my talent, my passions, my love, my energy, my heart, my creativity.” Finally, “Beat your chest, reach out your hand, and scream at the top of your lungs, ‘My name is ______ and here I am, natural!’ shout. Repeat this three times with more energy and strength each time. Convince yourself how great you are. Be you, jump very high three times and say: ‘You more or less like it, that’s who I am!’”.

The book is full of positive aphorisms, so in addition to a basic training guide for the performing arts industry, reading it is very therapeutic. One of Bernard Hiller’s suggestions is as follows: “I believe that artists can change the world with their art, talent and voice. To me they are the gladiators of life; Artists have always been the engine of change in the world.