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The Working Actor's Journey

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In The Working Actor's Journey, hear from amazing teachers, role models, and mentors about their lifelong careers. Learn from those who have been acting professionally for decades—to see exactly how they approach the work, what decisions and resources have made the biggest impacts on their artistic … read more

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Ep #14: Steppenwolf's Francis Guinan on Being Blue Collar and Slightly Undisciplined

Francis Guinan grew up in Iowa and went to college pre-med, but then changed directions and ended up meeting the actors who would go on to create the Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble in Chicago. He has been a member for 30 years and appeared in over 40 productions, and also has 80+ film/tv credits including Boss, The Last Airbender, and Eerie, Indiana.

Just a bit of what we cover:

  • discipline and focus
  • messing with other actors onstage
  • great directors
  • rehearsal questions
  • John Mahoney
  • Shakespeare
  • younger actors
  • current passions, and lots more!

 

Plus, he works on a piece from THE REMBRANDT, which had its world premiere at Steppenwolf!

 

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