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Aug. 11, 2022
In this instalment of the Two Unemployed Actors podcast, host Max welcomes Anthony Meindle, an award-winning Writer, Director, and creativity expert! Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of his global acting workshops, he discusses his latest book, Unstuck, which explores removing the psychological barriers that hinder artistic expression. He argues that traditional acting training has remained stagnant for decades, clinging to antiquated "analog" methods that no longer serve the modern, digital age. Meindle advocates for a shift toward presence and authenticity, urging performers to inhabit their true selves rather than performing for external validation. A central theme of the conversation is the concept of 'via negativa', or the "negative path." Inspired by Polish director Jerzy Grotowski, Anthony explains that growth comes not from adding new skills, but from identifying and disrupting the "blocks" that constrain an artist. He poignantly suggests that one's "kryptonite is …
