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Dianna Martin, is one of the most dynamic acting teachers in New York today. Her philosophy of what it takes to be a great actor, are also life lessons in how to live a well-balanced life.
"I try to work with actors to be relaxed," Dianna says. " I want them to use their imagination (their best tool in acting), and work simply and honestly - talk to each other in a scene not AT each other; really listen to one another and take from each other and respond.
The importance of being relaxed physically, to keep our bodies from trapping our emotions (and potentially depriving the actor of a real moment in his work instead of "acting,") is SO important. I always start off the class with relaxation."
Her father is retired legendary acting teacher Ernie Martin, who counts Sean Penn, Lorraine Bracco, Harvey Keitel, David Zayas (Dexter) and thousands more among his students. Her mother is Tony winning stage, film and TV actress Ann Wedgeworth.
Dianna, who teaches privately, has absorbed his methods and is adding her own unique stamp. I've worked with Dianna and she is as caring and dedicated as they come. The actor, or anyone just wanting to improve their public communication skills, is in excellent. hands.
She says being relaxed and staying in the moment are the most important things for truthful acting. Same as real life. Even if you are not an actor, you can gain some great insight in daily living from her methods, just sub in the word "you" for "actor":
"When people are tense they will be unable to really express all the emotion they can - or even be able to deal with the other actor properly. Some actors are emotionally blocked and unable to really delve into a scene or monologue; then, for example, when made to relax more, suddenly the actor releases pent up energy or tears, and is able to really be truthful in the moment.
That's the most important thing: to be truthful on stage (or on screen) and go moment to moment in the work. Otherwise you won't believe it, your fellow actor won't believe it...and neither will the audience."
"All the world's a stage..." - Bill Shakespeare.
Contact Dianna at: Martin.Acting.Studios@gmail.com ,
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