Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan

This week Charlie talks with Maggie Flanigan Studio alum  Suzanne Heathcote, the season three lead writer for Killing Eve, one of the best shows on television. She rolled the dice on herself. How does someone pack their bags, move to another country to seriously train, and end up working at the highest level of the profession? Suzanne knocked on and knocked down every door she's come across. How did she start off in the classroom, struggling to survive, and end up a lead writer? Charlie and Suzanne talk about that journey, what she's learned about writing for television, and what actors need to understand about auditioning. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Acting can be boiled essentially into two things, conflict and intimacy. Prioritizing actor's safety and setting  professional guidelines have been in place a long time when it comes to conflict. Intimacy is a completely different story. This week Charlie talks with professional actor and intimacy coordinator Carly Zien. What do they do? Why are they necessary? What are the actor's rights and expectations when it comes to performing sexual acts and other forms of physical intimacy? Charlie and Carly discuss how to set boundaries, how to speak up when you don't feel comfortable or safe, and how to navigate the confusing feelings that actors experience during intense personal working relationships. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

All of us experience and endure trauma and tragedy. Channeling personal pain for the actor can lead to incredible work. Looking at artists who have the grit and temerity to move creatively through life's blows is inspiring for all of us living an artistic life. It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers. Charlie talks about the brutal honesty of DMX, the courage of director Thomas Vinterberg amidst his tragedy while filming his Oscar winning film Another Round, and the powerful acting of Delroy Lindo. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Kate Lacey Kiley was being groomed to become a VP of Casting for Disney after almost a decade working as a casting director for the studio, but her heart wasn't in it. She left that job to pursue her acting career, and now, after 20 years in this business, has finally found her true calling as a producer of film and television. This business provides so many different areas for you to find your true calling. Kate has worked at the highest level and has a wealth of advice to offer those of you pursuing a creative life.  Listen to find out some important audition mistakes, what successful actor's bring to their work, and the actor who  gave the best audition she's ever seen. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

This week Charlie talks with Kevin Kreider, one of the stars of the hit Netflix reality series Bling Empire.  How does a serious, well-trained actor end up on reality TV?  What can happen when you embrace Yes instead of No?  Charlie and Kevin have a deep conversation about battling demons, overcoming insecurities, and redefining Asian masculinity.  You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

It's easy to get locked into a sense that everything has to happen RIGHT NOW. This destructive belief that an artistic life is a sprint. How can you work towards a career that defines grit, patience, and a love of the journey itself?  Can you look at your career as a marathon, a long and winding path that may lead you to a deeper appreciation of the creative struggle? Charlie addresses these questions, and shares his thoughts on the career of Oscar nominee Paul Raci and his breakout role at the age of 72 in the feature film Sound of Metal.  Charlie also talks SAG awards, recommends some books, and reflects on the work of Craig muMs Grant, Jessica Walter and Larry McMurtry.   You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Charlie talks with reiki master and certified nutritionist Laura Pensiero. She works with artists to confront limiting beliefs, while also providing them a process for releasing unhealthy behavior and setting positive intentions. How can you cultivate self-love? How does an actor navigate the high's and lows of the creative struggle? How can you address your resistance to being good to yourself? How can you improve sleep and creativity by bringing more attention to what you eat? Charlie and Laura talk intimately about addressing these issues so that you can pursue an artistic career without destroying yourself in the process. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

For season two's first interview Charlie brings on one of his closest friends,  Luke Cage and Evil star Mike Colter. Friends now for almost twenty-three years, Colter comes on to share his thoughts and the insights gained from a solid two-decade career.  What's the importance of training? How do you navigate the ups and downs of success? What did you have to learn about becoming #1 on the call sheet? Mike answers those questions and also  discusses how he chooses material, and how he navigated the early years of struggle. He also doles out some straight talk for anyone considering a serious acting career. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Welcome back fellow Daydreamers! Season 2 kicks off with a solo episode. Charlie discusses the work of Daniel Kaluuya, and shares his reflections on Cicely Tyson, Chick Corea and Cloris Leachman. It's Oscar season, and Charlie shares some of the performances he found particularly compelling; Andra Day, Frances McDormand, Vanessa Kirby and Gary Oldman.  There are also a few gems that have flown under the Oscar radar that Charlie highlights for you along with an appreciation of the actor Kingsley Ben-Adir. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com

Charlie closes out the first season of Creating Behavior with a look at a few important performances along with some of Charlie's favorite shows, books and music from 2020. He also shares a new holiday song by Lawrence Trailer the artist behind the show's theme song Not Enough. Charlie  also selects some of the best moments of the last 30 episodes.  Thank you to everyone who has listened to CBP and shared it with friends. Stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your second best.  See you in February.   You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. For written transcripts, to leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com