Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Dean unpacks the turning point that changed his work: an acting class with Aaron Speiser that replaced “how should this look?” with “what does this human believe right now?” We dig into the “moment before,” the trap of starting scenes in a pre-selected emotion, and why memorizing like a song locks rhythm and kills spontaneity. Dean’s mantra is ruthless and liberating: lines matter for understanding, presence matters for meaning....
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Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Dean unpacks the turning point that changed his work: an acting class with Aaron Speiser that replaced “how should this look?” with “what does this human believe right now?” We dig into the “moment before,” the trap of starting scenes in a pre-selected emotion, and why memorizing like a song locks rhythm and kills spontaneity. Dean’s mantra is ruthless and liberating: lines matter for understanding, presence matters for meaning....
Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Ever notice how the best performances feel unforced, like the camera just wandered into a real moment? That’s the core of our time with actor and coach Dean West, who makes a compelling case that presence beats performance every time. We dig into the gritty, practical habits that keep you human on set—then pair them with simple mindset drills that turn nerves into fuel. Sponsored by Jana McCaffery Attorney at Law. Have you...
NOLA Film Scene with Tj & Plaideau
Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Dean unpacks the turning point that changed his work: an acting class with Aaron Speiser that replaced “how should this look?” with “what does this human believe right now?” We dig into the “moment before,” the trap of starting scenes in a pre-selected emotion, and why memorizing like a song locks rhythm and kills spontaneity. Dean’s mantra is ruthless and liberating: lines matter for understanding, presence matters for meaning....
