FINALLY! A book for actors that breaks down acting and memorizing lines into simple, efficient, repeatable steps that produce compelling, authentic performances.
Mary Lou Belli, two-time Emmy Award-winning director: Elsbeth, True Lies, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Ms. Pat Show
Loren Chadimas The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting has been integral to our mutual clients booking roles. They have booked television, film and commercials directly from their self-tapes! Lorens theory and teaching has helped new and veteran actors alike, giving both fresh and stagnant careers an edge in an incredibly competitive industry.
Kacie Newport, talent manager, BAM Management
When I apply The 9 Questions my work is stronger, more nuanced and built from facts drawn out by my script analysis. Ive booked jobs from my tapes since applying The 9 Questions, which before working with Loren felt impossible.
Maria Louis, Slow Horses, We Were The Lucky Ones, EastEnders, and People Doing Nothing
By using The 9 Questions of Intentional Acting, I now approach my work from a more calm, grounded place. Im beginning to trust the simplicity of it more and Im really connecting in my self-tapes.
Kevin Gardner, Monsters, American Crime Story, Big Little Lies, and The Politician
Loren Chadimas book pinpoints the crucible every actor has experienced at one time or another in the course of auditioning--- stumbling over words that refuse to be readmitted to memory once the nerves have kicked in--- and shows a path that leads back to confidence and composure. Her wise, witty and generous approach offers a practical game plan for tackling the rigors of 21st century casting realities. Students at every level will find much to reflect upon and put into immediate practice.
Robert Bailey, professor, stage director, and actor, University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts
This book gets at the heart of the matter: its craft and artistry that moves a student with a dream to a performer with intention into a working actor with a career. This book holds the key. Highly recommended for classes, workshops and all actors who want to level up.
Dr. Rachel Raimist, associate professor, University of Alabama; TV directing: Bel Air, The Spiderwick Chronicles, CSI Las Vegas, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga