On this BONUS episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis speaks with his wife, actor and coach Colleen Basis. 

In Part 2, we discuss "The Actor's Iceberg," mind-body connection, actable words & actions, the actor as an instrument, her love of TV, what an actor's "wheelhouse" is, the path of least resistance, speaking to each actor differently, cultivating & developing objectivity, loving rehearsal, and doing the best you can in the time you have with a self-tape. 

Colleen Basis is a Los Angeles based Acting Teacher and Private Coach, and creator of the viral social media graphic "The Actor's Iceberg." She has worked with a long list of clients including Emmy Award Winner Kerry Washington, Nina Lisandrello from CW’s Beauty and the Beast, Agent Carter’s Reggie Austin, Rebekka Johnson from the hit Netflix show GLOW, Aria Song, Rachel Drummond, and many more recognizable Film & TV actors- along with a slew of up & coming talent around the world. Colleen started acting at the age of 8 and began teaching acting as a high school student. She graduated The George Washington University with a BA in Political Science & Theater. She began her career as a professional actor immediately upon graduating from GW, performing for The Olney Theatre’s National Players- traveling to over 25 states performing classical works and conducting acting workshops for high school & college students throughout the country. After moving to New York City, Colleen continued to act, study and teach. At the Michael Howard Studios, she created her own conservatory program, working with influential teachers Michael Howard, Patsy Rodenburg, Olympia Dukakis, and Larry Singer (now of Larry Singer Studios). Her acting career then took her to Los Angeles, where she shifted her focus to casting and private coaching. Her casting experience includes a number of feature films and pilots, working with and learning from veteran Casting Directors Paul Weber, Jeff Meshel & Tracy Lilienfield. Colleen’s wide variety of industry experience helps guide actors as they navigate the complexities of being a Professional Actor throughout their career. She believes an actor’s creative process and career trajectory isn’t “One Size Fit’s All." Instead, Colleen provides a personalized, comprehensive & functional approach that helps actors bridge their training, creativity and real world demands so that they can fully capitalize on the opportunities of being a working actor. Kerry Washington has said Colleen "is a phenomenal acting coach... working with her could change your life!" This is the first ActorSpeak episode with an acting teacher & coach. 

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