Stop Acting! Insights on Acting With Kirk Woller

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Episode 75 - Stop Acting! Insights on Acting With Kirk Woller

In part two of their interview on the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Geoffrey Whitt has an in-depth discussion with actor Kirk Woller about his journey on the series 'The Chosen', and offers wisdom and advice for Actors. Kirk shares insights about the unexpected twists and turns his character Gaius has taken, and emphasizes the importance of having a solid acting technique. He introduces listeners to his 'Woller Technique', stressing the need for authenticity, continual practice, and focusing on personal truth in the craft of acting. Kirk also highlights the necessity of hard work and determination in a highly competitive industry and offers resources for aspiring actors to further their careers.

Highlights Include:

• The Chosen: Unexpected Twists and Turns
• Gaius' Journey and Character Development
• Introduction to the Woller Technique
• The Importance of Having a Technique in Acting
• Practical Advice for Aspiring Actors
• Resources and Final Thoughts
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Bio:

Kirk Woller has 39 years of acting experience and 31 years earning a living in film and television. With over 170 film and television appearances, he has worked with Oscar winning directors Steven Spielberg and Clint Eastwood. And has acted directly opposite Jodie Foster, Kathy Bates, Tom Cruise, Woody Harrelson, and Samuel L. Jackson, to name a few. You probably know him from many of his other works, but we all know him as Gaius from The Chosen. Here are some highlights from Kirk’s Career:

• 170+ Film & Television appearances working with Oscar winning directors Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Ang Lee, and Oscar nominated Wolfgang Petersen, and Emmy winners Paris Barclay, John Frankenheimer and more
• Directly opposite Oscar winners Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker, Kathy Bates, Louis Gossett Jr., Holly Hunter, and Oscar nominated Tom Cruise, Woody Harrelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Alec Baldwin, George Segal, Don Cheadle, Tim Roth and Alfre Woodard
• 39 years Acting experience
• 30 stage Plays at professional regional & independent theaters nation-wide
• 36 years Screen Actor Guild member
• 31 years Film Industry -earning living in Film & TV
• 20% Career booking ratio -auditions to paid work

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