“Going There” As An Actor

The Collective Spirit The Official Newsletter Of The New Collective Acting Studio ”Going There” The Courage To Commit In rehearsal rooms, on set, and in acting classes everywhere, directors often give the same mysterious note: “Don’t be afraid to go there.” Actors know what it could mean (be vulnerable, more urgency, etc). But some misunderstand the deeper idea behind the phrase. “Going there” doesn’t necessarily mean crying harder or feeling more intensely. And it certainly doesn’t mean...