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Creative Resilience and the Pandemic
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The Maggie Flanigan Studio proudly announces the reopening of the acting studio and in-person acting classes on September 15th, 2021. In this video Charlie Sandlan talks about the challenges and opportunities that have come from the pandemic.
So, the last year and a half has been, I think, a test of the world’s resiliency. Certainly for the creative community, our community, it has been devastating. It’s been really, really difficult. We have been forced to re-imagine what it means to be a performer, what it means to create, what it means to be in a classroom again. Now we’re coming out of a really dark period, and I think that right now, all of us and certainly those of us that create for a living, have an opportunity to rebirth ourselves. The time’s not right, I want to wait until this pandemic is over. You have dreams and you have passions, things that you want to do with your life. Now is an opportunity to check in with yourself, to intervene with the excuses that have been keeping you from really rolling the dice on yourself.
That’s what I’m talking about. Taking a risk. You know what? I want to do this with my life. I’ve been wanting to do it for a long time and maybe I’ve been sitting on the sidelines doing a crappy job, something I don’t like. The opportunity is now. My wish for all of us, as we enter into this fall, as we jump off the cliff and take a chance, don’t let it get wasted. Find the courage to work through whatever scares you, because I’ll tell you I’m scared. I’m scared to death, but you can’t have courage without being scared. It’s okay to be terrified of taking a chance, of putting yourself on the line. Don’t let it go to waste.
2021 Two Year Acting Program
To learn more about the re-opening of Maggie Flanigan studio visit the studio website. Actors who are are interested in the 2021 Two Year Acting Program, should apply through the website or call the studio at (917) 794-3878.
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“Maggie Flanigan taught me the true meaning of artistry, passion, and professionalism. I am certain that I continue to work as an actress because of my training with Maggie. At every audition and every performance, her guiding voice is with me. It is a gift beyond measure.”
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“Maggie Flanigan has been one of the most important people in my artistic life. I want to work with Maggie trained actors. As an actor myself, she is my first source. I do not say this lightly, if you are serious about acting, and willing to work very hard, then go to Maggie.”
“Maggie helped me find my sense of truth, an actors greatest asset. Maggie is an expert at instilling that vital ingredient, which allows an actor’s potential to become limitless. My work will forever be rooted in the clarity and honesty she helped me develop.”
“After working for ten years, I did the 2 year program, and now feel that I have the tools I need to become the actor I’ve always dreamed of being. Maggie Flanigan instilled in me a clear sense of truth and a standard of perfection. I am a better actor because of this studio.”
“As an actor, the core of what you have to rely on is your sense of truth and humanity. Maggie allowed me to discover and embrace mine. Trusting my sense of humanity and truth has given me the ability to take risks in my work and my career decisions.”
“Maggie Flanigan has the unique ability to get an actor to the essence of what is true in a moment. She creates a safe and caring environment in which to work.”
“Maggie Flanigan introduced me to my own spirit and my own sense of Truth. Her passion for teaching and ability to communicate are rare gifts to any actor looking for a technique to set his or her talent free. Maggie’s voice has been the one constant guide in my career.”
