Cecilia and Fay have a conversation about the importance of Shakespeare's text in the body. After teaching and working together for many years, these two exchange views of what it means to embody the complex and passionate text of the Bard.
Fay has a rich dialogue with Mike DeBlis about the repercussions of his acting training on both his personal life and work in the courtroom.
Kady and Fay first met at Michael Howard Studio in 2002. 22 years later, Kady is in France, teaching, directing and using the Lucid Body process she has diligently embodied to engage actors in expressing their authentic selves.
In this episode, Fay diagnoses several characters from recent stage and film performances she has witnessed, using the chakra language and layering tools. The characters come from Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, Mister Halston, and Here We Are. This episode is directed at those who know and use the Lucid Body process to embody the character. So watch out...very geeky!! Enjoy.
Fay and Machel discuss the magic of making theater, from their own robust collaborations to the many influences that Machel has had along the way. A vibrant and important voice in today's theatre, Machel Ross is dreaming and scheming and lighting up our theatrical community.
Fay Simpson speaks with Margherita Peluso about their workshop in Sicily, On The Wings of Change from June 16th -June 21st. Daily Lucid Body classes will be combined with ritual and one on one sessions for physical balancing, along with explorations of small villages and ancient ruins. A true Lucid Body retreat for transformation, reflection, and renewal.
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Fay Simpson interviews Jenna Davi and talks about their upcoming collaboration on Devising Wild, a Lucid Body Retreat in Costa Rica.
Fay Simpson interviews Prather Rehm, who breaks down the logistics of her Scene Study class utilizing the LUCID BODY Basics techniques.
Thiago Felix and Fay Simpson offer another guided visualization to help unlock unconscious imagery into conscious awareness. This is a tool for the actor interested in unearthing parts of their rich imagination to inform the characters they play on stage and screen. The visualization is followed by a discussion between Thiago and Fay about how to work with the images that emerge. Sit back, listen and go for a ride.
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The sole UK inheritor of the work of Catherine Clouzot, Gabrielle Moleta has taken the reigns and is training and devising in theatre and film using this transformative approach. A longtime colleague and friend, Fay interviews Gabrielle and discusses the overlaps of her work with The Lucid Body.
Fay Simpson has a conversation with senior Lucid Body teacher, Prather Rehm, on her 20-year journey from student to teacher. They speak about the need for and logistics of Intimacy protocols in rehearsal and in the classroom and brush into other somatic tidbits. Join us.
Fay Simpson speaks with Lucid Body teacher and actor Erica Harte about her tumultuous journey as a student and her choice to become a teacher of the Lucid Body work. She has recently opened the Lucid Body Pacific Northwest and is teaching a Shadow Intensive next week on Dec 10/11/12 on ZOOM. Sign up at the Lucidbody.com. photo by Jason Moody