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The Art of Economic Motion
Combat "over-gesticulation"
Mar 9
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Todd Shaffer
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Emotional Memory
Make your performances personal
Feb 26
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Todd Shaffer
Emotional Contrast
Shifting emotions keep a performance engaging
Feb 24
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To Play the Joke or Not Play the Joke?
That is the Question
Feb 4
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Todd Shaffer
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Fully Commit to Your Performance
Vacillating creates a shaky foundation
Feb 2
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Todd Shaffer
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Blinks are Not Bird Seed
Lazy eye choices expose weak performances
Jan 7
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Todd Shaffer
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The Coil Beneath the Performance
Desire is the Engine Beneath Every Performance
Jan 5
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Listening is the Most Active Thing a Character Can Do
Don't let them go dead when they're quiet
Dec 29, 2025
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Drawing From a Full Bin of Flour
The Quiet Work That Makes Performances Unforgettable
Dec 26, 2025
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Todd Shaffer
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Truth before Technique
Technique impresses, but truth is what stays
Dec 22, 2025
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