Title: Leslie Barnett

Summary:  Actress Leslie Barnett discusses her experiences in theater, her love for character work, and the importance of storytelling in healing. She shares her techniques for memorization and choosing monologues, as well as her admiration for actors like Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis. Leslie also talks about her work as a teacher's assistant in an Autism program and the rewarding progress she sees in her students. She emphasizes the importance of persistence, humility, and professionalism in the acting industry.

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Topics discussed:

-- Stage experiences 0:24

-- How to choose roles 1:47

-- Memorization 2:34

-- Monologues 3:50

-- Artistic influences in the family 9:30

-- Day job 10:29

-- Influential performances 14:28

-- Manifestation 17:18

Resources mentioned:

Start practicing monologues today- Acting Monologues (backstage.com)

Memorize your lines - How to Memorize Lines:
8 Simple Methods for Actors - Daily Actor: Monologues, Acting Tips, Interviews, Resources

See a show at the Kennedy Center - What’s On at the Kennedy Center (kennedy-center.org)

Learn about Juilliard - Acting | The Juilliard School

Episode transcript

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