Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan

Every actor has those big dreams. The ones that make your heart skip a beat every time you fantasize about them. The big break. Imagine celebrating your best friends big break as a series regular on the SyFy hit show Resident Alien, and then end up booking the same show for all ten episodes of season one. This week Charlie talks to Meredith Garretson about the show, about what she's learned about comedy, and how going to grad school changed the course of her career. But that's not all. Meredith shares how she is approaching playing a living legend, Ali Macgraw, in the upcoming Paramount+ limited series The Offer, based on  the making of The Godfather. An amazing conversation on the artistry of creating behavior for a living. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's important to seek out artists who continually demonstrate the courage to prize their sense of truth, embrace their voice and work without apology. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie shares some thoughts on the Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, the new opera Fire Shut Up in my Bones by Terence Blanchard at the Met, the documentary Val, and the incredible life of Melvin Van Peebles. Charlie also highlights the fine acting of Lee Jung-jae in the new Netflix show Squid Game, Maya Cade's extensive open resource with her Black Film Archive, and an inspiring Ted talk on twerking by Lizzo. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

What were those first weeks of March 2020 like for the Broadway actor? This week Charlie talks with dancer, actor, and choreographer Reed Luplau who has been part of Moulin Rouge since its early workshop days in 2017. As theater reopens back in NYC after 18 months, Charlie and Reed talk about how he navigated this time, and the ways he continued to create content in different ways. Reed shares illuminating anecdotes from his decade long career, and what he has learned about professionalism, collaboration, and sacrifice. Another amazing conversation about the creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's very easy for us to lose perspective on our personal life struggles. But sometimes you meet someone who can help you put those in the right context. Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. How does one move forward after personal tragedy? This week Charlie talks with actor Jo Marie Lawrence, who moved to NYC to pursue her career, only to have her life completely changed by a horrific snowboarding accident on Christmas Eve 2018. An amazing conversation with an inspirational human being. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Are you comfortable being alone? As artists, solitude is an essential part of the creative process. Embracing silence, stillness, your thoughts and your daydreams can lead to inspiration. In this weeks solo episode, Charlie talks about the filmmaker Dianne Whelan and her 17,000 mile solo trek across the Trans Canada Trail. Charlie also answers a listener question, discusses the solid work of actors Betty Gabriel and Zoe Kazan, as well as an appreciation of Michael K Williams. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

What separates the actors that consistently create vivid, organic, interesting human behavior at the highest level, and those that don't? What is the difference between just being OK at something, and operating with artistry? This week Charlie talks to his friend, and fellow teacher Victor Villar-Hauser, one of LA's most sought after coaches. Victor talks about coaching Kingsley Ben-Adir through his stunning breakout performance as Malcom X in One Night in Miami, and what the actor's life can be when approached with passion. Two dedicated teachers talking about their love of acting, craft, and work-ethic. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

What is a kaizen muse? This week Charlie talks to actress, musician, and kaizen muse Esma Kirim. As a creativity coach, Esma helps artists confront the lie we often tell ourselves, that we need permission from others in order to make decisions that will bring us joy. As creatives, how can we take incremental steps forward to help confront those periods when we lack motivation? How can we fill the cup of inspiration? If you've found yourself stuck in a rut, if you have asked that complicated question, "How did I end up  here?", then this conversation may provide a roadmap for moving towards the creative life you desire. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

In this week's solo episode Charlie answers some of your questions. Topics cover the HBO documentary Woodstock '99, how to look for and get the most out of private coaching, the ways to re-engage with your art form when life takes you away from it, and some thoughts on how to handle self-doubt and foster the confidence you need to sustain a long-term artistic career. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the movie Pig, and the groundbreaking FX series Reservation Dogs.  You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Intervening with the need for approval is incredibly important for the creative artist. How many of you get caught up in working for the compliment, wanting to be liked, trying to give others what you think they want? This week Charlie talks to Joe Nicastro, who has been carving out an artistic life for almost a decade. Professional dancer, actor, influencer, personal trainer and motivator, Joe shares his personal story of coming  out to his parents at 17, his relationship to body dysmorphia, and how he got fired from his dream job. It's a wide ranging conversation about the issues that all of us can relate to in some way. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Dierdre Friel is having quite a run lately; 19 episodes as the barista Ella on the hit show New Amsterdam, and currently her series regular role as Greta on the new Apple + show Physical staring Rose Byrne. Dierdre and Charlie talk about the big decisions she's made over her twenty year career, and how they led her to consistently working at the top of the profession. Dierdre shares how she cares for herself after shooting deeply emotional and traumatic scenes, how to act a song, and why being nice, being on time, and being prepared can get you your next job. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. For written transcripts, Charlie's blog, or to contact him for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com