Theatre

Posted on April 2, 2023April 3, 2023 by briandavidphillips

How Trance States Can Take Your Acting to the Next Level!

Unlock the power of trance states in acting and take your performances to the next level! Discover the benefits, techniques, and tips for using trance to enhance your acting skills. Learn how to connect with your emotions, access deep levels of concentration, and transform into any character with ease. From Stanislavski exercises to visualization techniques, this comprehensive guide will help you unleash your inner actor and deliver unforgettable performances. Don’t miss out on this revolutionary technique that’s changing the game for actors everywhere!

Posted on November 26, 2022November 29, 2022 by briandavidphillips

Virtually Drama: VR and Theatre

VR and Drama: Virtual Reality and Theatre Production Brian David Phillips 24 November 2022 The following is a list of links to resources related to VR and Theatre Production assembled for my students at National Chengchi University on 24 November 2022. Presented in no particular order. Google Scholar: Virtual Reality Drama ~ https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=virtual+reality+drama&btnG= Google Scholar: Virtual Reality Theatre ~ https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=virtual+reality+theatre&btnG= Google Scholar: Virtual Reality Theater ~ https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=virtual+reality+theater&btnG= VR Arcades, Cafes, or Demo Spots in Taiwan ~ https://steamcommunity.com/groups/TaiwanVR/discussions/0/1694914735990533460 LIVR® ~ The home of theatre in Virtual Realityhttps://livr.co.uk The future of theater in NYC extends into virtual reality ~ https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/the-future-of-theater-in-nyc-extends-into-virtual-reality How virtual…

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by briandavidphillips

Trance-Acting Demonstration

Brian David Phillips, hypnotist and professor and acting coach, demonstrates a Trance-Acting technique, the adaptation of hypnosis and trancework techniques to the development of the actor. This presentation was part of a a very special actors trancework session for students at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s Acting Institute, one of the most highly respected actor training institutes in Bollywood, in Mumbai, India. Dr. Phillips is a highly respected hypnotist and a professionally trained actor/director who has developed a trance-based acting training program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLsyXxeFZqM This video is a demonstration of our Trance-Acting approach to instruction for actors utilizing trancework as developed by Rev.…

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by briandavidphillips

Trance-Acting Lecture

Brian David Phillips, hypnotist and professor and acting coach, lectures on Trance-Acting, the adaptation of hypnosis and trancework techniques to the development of the actor. This presentation was part of a a very special actors trancework session for students at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s Acting Institute, one of the most highly respected actor training institutes in Bollywood, in Mumbai, India. Dr. Phillips is a highly respected hypnotist and a professionally trained actor/director who has developed a trance-based acting training program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyIMK3U2csE This video is a demonstration of our Trance-Acting approach to instruction for actors utilizing trancework as developed by Rev. Dr.…

Posted on September 10, 2020 by briandavidphillips

The Way of Improvisation

I use a LOT of improvisation in my educational endeavors . . . from theatre (no duh and a half) to communication to the teaching of hypnosis (improvisational exercises that usually throw folks for a loop at first but which accelerate mastery and creativity big time). Improvisation is your friend. In this worthwhile TedX talk, improviser and storyteller Dave Morris teaches you 7 steps to improvising and how they apply to life in “The Way of Improvisation.” Be sure to click subscribe on our Waking Dreams 3D/VR/AR/360° Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8wy50wAOGy3WgPMNbsOi2w – in fact, if you have not already done…

Posted on September 10, 2020 by briandavidphillips

Your Brain on Comedy

For my communication students . . . Chris Bliss explores the inherent challenge of communication, and how comedy opens paths to new perspectives. Chris Bliss is a national headline comedian, with credits including the Tonight Show and the Late Show with David Letterman, as well as an internationally renowned variety artist, opening for superstars from Eric Clapton to Michael Jackson. In 2005, he founded MyBillofRights.org, with the mission of creating monuments and permanent displays of the Bill of Rights in civic spaces across America. The organization expects to dedicate America’s first monument celebrating the Bill of Rights at the Arizona…

Posted on September 10, 2020 by briandavidphillips

Viola Spolin

For my theatre students . . . a look at Viola Spolin and theatre games. Okay, my communication students will enjoy it as well. Note how this relates to psychology of belief as well as intuition and Stanislavski. Be sure to click subscribe on our Waking Dreams 3D/VR/AR/360° Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8wy50wAOGy3WgPMNbsOi2w – in fact, if you have not already done that, just go ahead and do that NOW. For more about 3D/VR/AR/360° Taiwan, head on over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwan3d and join us. In Taiwan and wish to join a Meetup? Check out the Taiwan Virtual Reality Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/tawanvirtualreality and…

Posted on September 10, 2020 by briandavidphillips

How to Use Stanislavski – Emotional Memory

For my theatre practice students . . . Be sure to click subscribe on our Waking Dreams 3D/VR/AR/360° Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8wy50wAOGy3WgPMNbsOi2w – in fact, if you have not already done that, just go ahead and do that NOW. For more about 3D/VR/AR/360° Taiwan, head on over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwan3d and join us. In Taiwan and wish to join a Meetup? Check out the Taiwan Virtual Reality Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/tawanvirtualreality and join us for live meetups! For more from Rev. Dr. Phillips, check his webpages at http://www.BrianDavidPhillips.com for tons of awesome stuff – especially if you’re interested in experiential trance or…

Posted on September 10, 2020 by briandavidphillips

Actors Discuss Stanislavski

For my theatre students . . . Method of Physical Actions Vulnerability Rehearsal Space, Organic Process Be sure to click subscribe on our Waking Dreams 3D/VR/AR/360° Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8wy50wAOGy3WgPMNbsOi2w – in fact, if you have not already done that, just go ahead and do that NOW. For more about 3D/VR/AR/360° Taiwan, head on over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/taiwan3d and join us. In Taiwan and wish to join a Meetup? Check out the Taiwan Virtual Reality Meetup at http://www.meetup.com/tawanvirtualreality and join us for live meetups! For more from Rev. Dr. Phillips, check his webpages at http://www.BrianDavidPhillips.com for tons of awesome stuff -…

Posted on September 10, 2020 by briandavidphillips