In this episode, Tara Magalski interviews wisdom-filled sage, John Dapolito, a renowned New York City acting teacher, playwright, director, and dramaturgy with nearly 40 years of experience.
In 2003 he founded the “Acting-Niche” Phenomenon™, a career development platform for professional actors (and other artists) using energy techniques to market meaningful careers. Always seeking new ways to help, John also went on to develop the “Actable-Phrase” technique - an organic acting technique for developing richly crafted characters.
But most importantly, Tara and John share deeply personal stories when they were dating when Tara suffered one of her greatest traumas. This is a deeply powerful episode of truth, love, and loss and how we find our way out of the darkness into the light.
Other highlights in this episode:
✨ Personal history and the transformative events they have experienced. John shares his perspective on holding space for someone going through trauma, and Tara reflects on her fertility struggle and the healing journey she has embarked on.
🌈 Importance of alignment, playfulness, and finding joy in life. In this part of the conversation, Tara expresses her gratitude towards John for being there for her during a difficult time.
🧘♀️ Importance of holding space for others and not taking things personally. They also talk about the impact of trauma and the process of finding one's purpose.
💫 Significance of names and the tools we use to navigate life. Tara shares her journey of exploring different religious beliefs and finding her spiritual path. In this part of the conversation, John and Tara discuss the importance of staying open and receptive to the present moment.
🎭 Draw parallels between acting and living, emphasizing the need for alertness and openness in both. John shares his belief that life is about the acquisition of wisdom through experiences. They also discuss John's methodology and techniques for working with actors, which he believes go beyond the stage and can be applied to anyone's life.
🎉 Concept of ground zero events and the importance of keeping the conversation alive around difficult topics. Tara shares her personal experience of uncovering a repressed memory and the healing that came from discussing it.
💓 In this final part of the conversation, John and Tara discuss the idea of playing different roles in life and the echoes of past experiences. They explore the concept of echoes and how they can teach us valuable lessons.
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