Alan Gordon Studio

Alan Gordon Studio The official page for The Alan Gordon Studio in New York City Training actors for over twenty years.

Specializing in Meisner training, scene study, audition technique/cold reading, monologues, and on-camera.

“Your body doesn’t know you’re acting.“-Montgomery CliftYour body speaks. Your impulsive physical movements, gestures, a...
09/09/2026

“Your body doesn’t know you’re acting.“
-Montgomery Clift

Your body speaks. Your impulsive physical movements, gestures, are more honest than your words. A host asks you, “How is the food?,” you hesitate for a second, a slight, almost imperceptible shrug, and then you say, “Good,” but your body has already spoken.

Trust your body. Your instincts are more honest than your thoughts.

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When Irish Revolutionary, Thomas Meagher was asked why he didn’t “follow in his father’s footsteps?,” he answered, “Beca...
09/06/2026

When Irish Revolutionary, Thomas Meagher was asked why he didn’t “follow in his father’s footsteps?,” he answered, “Because I have a head and legs of my own.”

When you act you are revealing yourself, not someone else. Be yourself. You are unique. Embrace your uniqueness and reveal your truthful self.

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Breaking down a script requires an insatiable curiosity. It’s an intuitive and instinctive process, not an intellectual...
09/06/2026

Breaking down a script requires an insatiable curiosity. It’s an intuitive and instinctive process, not an intellectual one. Actors are on a quest to find truth and specificity. The best actors understand that their job is to work truthfully under the imaginary circumstances.

“Actors are not made between lunch and dinner.” -Richard Boleslavsky

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Ernest Hemmingway said that a “writer’s most essential tool is a first class bu****it detector.“ The same can be said f...
09/03/2026

Ernest Hemmingway said that a “writer’s most essential tool is a first class bu****it detector.“

The same can be said for actors. If the hairs on the back of your neck are raised when you smell bu****it, that means that you will only settle for the truth. “Living truthfully under the imaginary circumstances,” is not only your job, it’s your duty. Don’t shirk it. The best actors are truth-seekers. Don’t demean your audience by giving them anything less than the truth. You’ll know it when you do. And so will they.

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We all have triggering mechanisms that are ignited spontaneously. When you are playing a scene you have to remain open,...
09/03/2026

We all have triggering mechanisms that are ignited spontaneously. When you are playing a scene you have to remain open, let your guard down, and listen. You don’t think about how you should feel. Your feelings are provoked by the other person. Tear down the walls that block your instincts. “Your instincts are more truthful than your thoughts.”

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Talent certainly plays a part in the success of the artist. But perseverance, endurance and skill also play a part. As M...
09/01/2026

Talent certainly plays a part in the success of the artist. But perseverance, endurance and skill also play a part. As Michael Caine said, “Whether or not I have talent is beside the point. I’m a professional. I know how to work.”

“Work at your craft and your career will show up.” -Noah Emerich

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There have been numerous videos on social media regarding the importance of learning your lines. That may seem obvious b...
08/30/2026

There have been numerous videos on social media regarding the importance of learning your lines. That may seem obvious but it’s important to understand that you cannot let go and fly until you know your words like you know your name. To learn them means that you have a full understanding of the meaning of every moment. Once you know them you are free to react without thought. Learning the words is not about talent. It’s about taking the time and making the effort to study them.

“The harder I work the luckier I get.” -Sam Goldwyn

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Rehearsal provides actors with the opportunity to find out what works by finding out what doesn’t work. It’s a time to t...
08/27/2026

Rehearsal provides actors with the opportunity to find out what works by finding out what doesn’t work. It’s a time to take risks, to make mistakes and to learn from them.  We find by doing, not thinking. Some friendly advice: refrain from doing your homework during rehearsals, directing your partners or taking time to discuss how you arrived at your choices.  Use your time wisely.

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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt To succeed in any profession you must beli...
08/23/2026

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

To succeed in any profession you must believe in yourself. There will always be naysayers. There will always be people who delight in taking you down, putting you down. But their word is not law and you will not take what they say to heart unless they strike the voice of validation. The voice living inside you that has already confirmed how you feel about yourself.

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The actors job is to connect with the other person via listening. Thought has nothing to do with it ie you are not thin...
08/17/2026

The actors job is to connect with the other person via listening. Thought has nothing to do with it ie you are not thinking about what you could or should feel. You are reacting to the “pinch.” No pinch = No ouch

“Between thinking and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out. -Iris Murdoch

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