A Conversation with Vincent D'Onofrio on Acting | October 16th 2022 | Sharon Chatten Studio

CONVERSATION SERIES presented by Sharon Chatten Studio

Our inaugural conversation features Vincent D’Onofrio. This is the first in a series of in-depth conversations about the art & craft & love involved in acting, presented via Zoom & free of charge, by Sharon Chatten Studio.

This live discussion on Sunday, October 16th 2022, was moderated by acting coach Sharon Chatten and actors manager Micki Caruso-McGinnis. Former student, Josh Yeo (MAKE. ART. NOW.) was invited to kick off the Q&A.

Vincent began his studies with Sharon in 1980 and they have continued to explore the art of acting together ever since.

We hope the ideas, stories, and discussions in this conversation — and this series as a whole — will serve as sparks of learning & inspiration for everyone who attends.

Thank you, Vincent, for an incredible afternoon talking about acting!

0:00 A Conversation with Vincent D'Onofrio
1:25 Introductions - Sharon Chatten & Micki Caruso-McGinnis
2:20 Sharon introduces Vincent
3:01 "Hi, I'm a Method Actor"
5:28 How do you use your techniques in a practical way on set?
13:10 What is a choice?
19:42 Using affective memory to create a character's voice
25:03 Script Analysis (is everything!)
30:42 Line Memorization
41:39 Using the method to develop Edgar (the bug) in 'Men In Black'
48:58 Making choices & using the method for a forthcoming heist movie with Kevin Hart
51:27 How do you use relaxation & sensory work ('taking the chair') on a set?
1:01:28 On directors
1:03:56 Working with Antoine Fuqua on 'The Magnificent Seven'
1:07:51 What was it like for you when you started out?
1:09:11 Getting cast in 'Full Metal Jacket'
1:13:07 Animal work - Using a rooster in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'
1:16:04 Sharon & Vincent discuss the misconception of Method Acting / dispelling the myth (Daniel Day-Lewis — a genius, but not a Method Actor)
1:22:36 Method Acting is not what people think it is, it's just another technique / Tips for young actors
1:23:58 Set etiquette - Deborah Ann Woll epitomizes perfect set etiquette
1:28:43 Closing thoughts - No Fear, No Greed, No Envy / Inspiration

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