Lee Strasberg's Relaxation Exercise | Acting Tips With Peter Kalos

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Lee Strasberg's Relaxation Exercise | Acting Tips With Peter Kalos
I picked this image for the thumbnail for this clip because it goes to the roots of it all; Paula Strasberg with Marilyn Monroe working together. Many people don’t know this but Paula (Lee’s ex-wife) became Marilyn’s acting coach- and from that Marilyn left all her inheritance and estate to Lee Strasberg. A big part of their work consisted of RELAXATION in a chair. I spent close to 8 years almost 3 times a day on one of those chairs-it’s everything!
There are MANY way to teach this- many variations of it, I remember when I first went to the Strasberg Inst. there was about 8 teachers there and all of them taught it slightly different. This is my variation of it based on the way Marc Marno taught it (who for my taste was the best teacher there.) Many people sit in. the chair and start moving around as their mind drift off, it’s not about that it’s about bringing it all together.
DO THIS EVERY DAY if you want to become a heavyweight actor! You CANNOT just "catch up " with this when you get an audition - it gives you what we call AN ACTOR"S BODY I have seen many so called “famous” actors do this on a set, and some I’ve even sat down and joined them… we’re all artists we understand the work.
And if you're interested in learning more- join us either in the online class OR at the class at the lab in person. It takes a lifetime to master this.
Hope you enjoy it.
Peter Kalos
#peterkalos #melbourneactorslab # Method2.0

Пікірлер: 34

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

MASTER THIS SKILL! IT WILL GET YOU OUT OF YOUR HEAD AND TAKE YOUR WORK TO ANOTHER LEVEL! I cannot stress this enough to actors!

@bryanbachman694 2 жыл бұрын

After moving through the various methods for several years, I’ve found this type of work the most beneficial for me. I discovered just how much I was clenching my jaw and gut from childhood trauma and combat experience from my time in the Army. Thanks for this! Subscribed!

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Bryan. Not sure where you are in the world and if the hours suit you, but join the class tonight 7pm Melbourne AU time- we do that exercise and more. there's a post and link on the KZfaq page about tonight's class- its $40 Au -

@TheMosaic007 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the opportunity to learn and grow as a person.

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 4 ай бұрын

cant wait to get started!

@kipling1957 4 ай бұрын

The message seems to be connect with, be aware of, the body. Michael Chekhov is the technique that’s been most useful to me because it’s all about the body (e.g. the psychological gesture). Your video is really, really useful but I’m combining it with what I already know. I love the salt analogy! Thank you!

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your note- I always tell people master as many skills as you can no matter who they come from- if you know the skills you might use them when you need them., if you don't know them... then you can't ue them but take nothing away from what you already know, just add to it.

@ScreenActingSuccess 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Peter! This supports everything in Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now."

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome book - it needs to be read again and again.

@ScreenActingSuccess 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelbourneActorsLabKZfaq, I listen to on audio each night when I go to bed.

@bgac1000 11 ай бұрын

Excellent share in the video Peter and so very well said. Indeed, important keys for us actors that WORK!

@TraceTaylor 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🎭🙏🏼💜

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps, let me know how you go with it.

@uryash2299 Жыл бұрын

Today I learn many more!!

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube Жыл бұрын

keep practising- 2-3 times a week, you'll see a big difference in your work after six months or so.

@anordinaryguy4677 3 жыл бұрын

Thanku very much.. I didn't understand in the book... Your video is like reading book... Plz jst keep uploading exercise related to lee strasberg.. Plz🇮🇳

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome I'll post more of Lee's exercises over the next few days.

@anordinaryguy4677 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelbourneActorsLabKZfaq that'd be helpful.. Thanku..

@danfraiser5387 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, I hope all is well. I really appreciate this video, I have a quick question, what do we with the joints that are popping and cracking especially in the fingers and shoulders. Do we go slower and avoid the crack or do we just let it happen.

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Ok- SLOW IT DOWN AND RELAX! Many people hear me yelling out in class "A TENTH of what you're doing" Slowing it down is one thing, but make sure you use very little tension as you move, just enough to make the movement. Think of laying in bed, and just move with enough energy / tension needed to make the move. Nothing more. Try it, let me know how you go.

@CharlesMatheny Жыл бұрын

There was also Wynn Handman and Uta Hagen.

@chhotacinema9468 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you master it's very important for me an actor.

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome- you put it all to good use.

@marisolpadillasanchez656 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pet!

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Marisol- Johhny Greco- yes I remember him- time flies doesn't it. Keep at it and make sure you're creating product! A film a play something- it keeps us sane!

@otsogiants 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Epiphanies in the first 30 seconds....

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 9 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! (Peter here!) do it once a week on average - trust me on this

@otsogiants 9 ай бұрын

@@MelbourneActorsLabKZfaq will do. Added it to my schedule!

@biandaher351 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what's the difference between this and the "release ex." Which is tensing the muscle for a few seconds and then releasing? Also, why shouldn't an actor actually consider stretching the muscles like an athelete? Streching promotes blood flow and gets you out of the head in a way I think...

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

There are no set rules, this is just one exercise. Stretching helps to physically relax the body, and so does "release ex" the only other factor to bring into those (which this exercise incorporates) is to capture the mind when it wonders off. As you're moving, when you become aware of your mind drifting off, that moment your body is moving but the mind is elsewhere, breathe, feel your breathing again, bring the mind back to the body; or move in any other way as long as you keep catching the mind daydreaming and bringing it back to the body, you've added that layer of "awareness" of mind and body. It's not meditation where you focus on "one thing." You cannot fight with the mind, it will drift off, but you'll get better at catching it and that focus is ultimately what you're after. It will translate to you being aware of those moments when you say a line, but you know your mind is elsewhere; because you know the lines, you know the action and then you're just mimicking, as opposed to be in the moment and re discovering it every time. That's the ultimate challenge and skill. Also keep in mind, even this is taught with many variations, when I was at Strasberg in L.A. there was 8 teachers there, ALL taught it differently. I find telling people to go from "joint to joint" at first helps them with the full awareness of the body before they just start moving everywhere in a general manner. They also do Tai Chi etc to help.

@lisaroberts7926 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you make the noises when moving?

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Ok so it works on two levels, the fist being tension releasing. Think of when you sit in a warm bath, or lay in bed, or sit on a couch, as you sit you make an “ahh” sound. When you laugh, cry, stretch you make a sound, and that sound releases tension- which is a killer to creativity. On the second level, they say that Brando had a 4 lane freeway from his mind to his body, and most of us have a goat path. Most of us have great ideas about a role, or we imagine certain ways you say the lines etc but then when you try to do it, it comes out completely different. Breathing, and making sound helps “Open up” the body, the connection between what’s in your mind and how it comes out will be stronger. Imagine being an athlete, when they stretch they have more capacity and can perform better. “Relaxation” with movement and sound is like “stretching” for an actor… it gives you capacity. But, it’s like a diet, it has no value if you do it once before a date. The thing with this is to do it 2-3 times a week and then when you’re on a set, or before a show you can just take a few breaths and you’ll be able to some degree, bring your mind and your voice and your body in unison, you’ll be present.

@alexanderpaterson5601 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, should you use relaxation while on set/ between takes, or as a warmup before going on stage? Or is it better to do it at home beforehand?

@MelbourneActorsLabYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

As needed - I think what's more important than relaxation on set is the actual sensory work / choices. They have to be ready and available to you so it's important you have those "cooking."