Performer to Storyteller with Will Reynolds

2023-11-21

My guest for this episode is Will Reynolds. Will is an actor, writer, teaching artist and the creator of the Inspired Actions Method™. He is the composer of the acclaimed Studio Cast Recording of THE VIOLET HOUR which has hit 1 million streams and counting. Will is also the co-founder of This MT Space - a musical theatre songwriting education platform. In this episode, we chat about Will's hilarious viral videos featuring duets with animals and his love of creating. He shares his journey of being the composer for The Violet Hour ...

In this episode, we chat about Will's hilarious viral videos featuring duets with animals and his love of creating. He shares his journey of being the composer for The Violet Hour and offers some much needed advice on how to best prepare for auditions. With his passionate delivery, he educates us on the importance of changing the narrative around rejection, letting go of fear and how to approach storytelling. With his background and expertise in coaching, he inspires us to "get out of our heads and into the room" and reminds us that "art is an act of service."

[00:01:12] viral videos of duets with dogs and cats

[00:05:15] making of a musical album

[00:07:02] The Violet Hour

[00:14:30] the future of theatre post pandemic

[00:21:40] how performing artists can deal with rejection

[00:23:05] the audition room - how to prepare

[00:25:32] how to prepare for a self-tape audition

[00:29:01] overcoming self-consciousness and fear

[00:31:46] rehearsing for auditions

[00:42:19] technique vs performance

[00:44:13] how performance mode can help your vocals

[00:47:14] from performer to creator, you're not just a performer