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\nMassachussetts born Greg Webster joins me for the 51st episode of The Creation Grounds. In this episode Greg discusses how he got into movement and the body and how it helps actors. The difference between a human doing and human being, Jacques Lecoq and his pedagogy, Wim Hof and breathing, nutrition and health, can actors have success and not live in the major markets? Tips for actors based from his decades of experience in the industry, victim vs fighter mindset and much more.
\nGreg serves as the Artistic Director of Split Knuckle Theater Company and is also one of the company's founding members. Greg has worked as a performer, teacher, and choreographer from Broadway to the West End and has worked extensively in regional theaters throughout the United States as well as internationally. He is Professor of Movement Theater at the professional actor training program at University of Connecticut and is responsible for teaching the pedagogy of the French theater master Jacques Lecoq. He is also the resident movement coach and fight Choreographer for the Connecticut Repertory Theater. Previous to his appointment at UCONN, he was an instructor at the London International School of Performing Arts, of which he was also a graduate. He holds a B.A. in theater from Columbia College of Chicago and an M.F.A. in acting from the University of Missouri Kansas City. Among Greg's other interests, he is an accomplished Martial artist, Authentic Pilates instructor, Gyrotonic ® teacher and Personal trainer. He holds a black belt in Aikido and is a former Golden Gloves boxer.
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\nSome Questions I Ask:
\nWhere were you born? (2:09)
\nWhy movement as a focus for you? (2:45)
\nOn early career in NYC and waiting tables (6:37)
\nOn personal training and exploration of different movement systems (7:40)
\nOn a challenging period in NYC & defining open call in NYC that shifted things for him (10:03)
\nOn Jacques Lecoq, who he is and his style of work (12:04)
\nOn origins of creating his own work (14:21)
\nOn the business part of show business (20:52)
\nOn markets to build a career other than NY and LA (24:30)
\nOn Breath work and Wim Hof (25:33)
\nOn nutrition (32:17)
\nOn Martial Arts, Aikido,Intuition & In depth nutrition (38:46)
\nHow actors can train their bodies if they are working 40 hours a week? (53:00)
\nOn branding and importance of selling yourself (1:00:00)
\nUnwavering belief in talent despite adversity (1:04:46)
\nOn protecting your energy and dream (1:12:00)
\nWhen you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (1:13:50)
\nHow do people connect with you? (1:20:20)
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