Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan

Charlie Sandlan
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Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan

Creating Behavior podcast is a source of inspiration for the serious actor, a reference point for all of you who have the vision of being a respected artist. A show for those of you who have a yearning to illuminate the human condition in all its aspects. Charlie Sandlan, owner and Master Teacher of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC, is one of the best acting teachers in the United States. He will share with you what has up to now, only been available to the students of his NYC classroom. Each episode of Creating Behavior will explore the actor as artist. You’ll learn to establish a habit of creativity that will increase your empathy toward the human condition, deepen your understanding of craft and technique, and ignite the passion of instilling artistry into your life’s work. Join Charlie each week for a mix of solo shows and interviews, as he nourishes your intellectual curiosity, answers your questions about the art form, and inspires you to go the distance with yourself. Creating Behavior is the podcast that will give you everything you should consider if you have the desire to create organic, vivid, fully realized human behavior for a living.

  1. JAN 21

    104 Season 5 Finale!

    Well fellow daydreamers, another fantastic season of CBP has come to an end. Thank you to all of the actors and artists out there who have found this podcast to be a source of inspiration and a way to continually stimulate your intellectual curiosity. This week Charlie talks about the work of Nicole Kidman, Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, as well as sharing highlights from this season's guests. Charlie will take a few months off, and then be ready for season six, which will premiere in the summer.  In the meantime, stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your second best. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    1h 8m

  2. 12/24/2024

    103 A Face of Anxiety Pt. 5

    Hard to believe it's time for Trish Barillas to come on for her 5th episode of CBP. We are winding down season five fellow daydreamers, and Trish once again has a lot to say. This time Charlie and Trish talk about some misconceptions people have about the wellness space, her thoughts on peri-menopause, and the importance of staying up to date on your breast health. Trish also has a few books to suggest, and shares some of her favorite shows. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    58 min

  3. 12/10/2024

    102 Yes, Be a Multi-Hyphenate!

    Daydreamers! This week Charlie brings on actor, writer, composer, musician, playwright, and director Tyrone Robinson. Tyrone is a former MFS alum, and has been carving out a multi-faceted career for over two decades. Charlie and Tyrone discuss his artistic process, and what he has learned along the way about creating all forms of content. A great conversation about living a professional creative life! You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    59 min

  4. 11/26/2024

    101 Cry the Beloved Tears

    Daydreamers! A solo episode this week. Charlie shares a few tidbits on human tears, and his thoughts on the films A Different Man, Emilia Pérez, and Anora. We've also lost a few titans of the art form in James Earl Jones and Maggie Smith. Charlie reflects on their careers, along with some words on the passing of dancer Michaela DePrince. And of course you know what you can expect from Charlie, so he's going to challenge those of you who want a professional creative career. What are you willing to sacrifice? You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    45 min

  5. 11/12/2024

    100 The Butterfly Effect

    Well fellow daydreamers, we've made it to episode 100, and Charlie decided to do something he's never done before - bring on a current student of his for a conversation. This week Charlie talks to Maggie Flanigan Studio second year student Tariq Kateeb. Tariq has a fascinating life story having grown up a Palestinian living in Jordan. Charlie and Tariq discuss what that was like, how he came to America and into NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, only to drop out after freshman year to study with Charlie. This is a great talk about art, politics, and the joys and struggles of pursuing a professional creative life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    1h 11m

  6. 10/29/2024

    099 There's No Easy Road

    Daydreamers! Today Charlie shares his conversation with actress Francis Benhamou. Francis has been carving out a career for over two decades, and most recently earned critical acclaim for her Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk award winning performance in Joshua Harmon's play A Prayer for the French Republic. Charlie and Francis discuss her four year journey with this play from a table read for the playwright, to making her Broadway debut playing Elodie Benhamou. So if you think the last name is a surprising coincidence, it's just the first of many unbelievable similarities to Francis' own life. This is a great conversation about the creative process, balancing career and family, and the profound impact a role can have on your life. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    1h 3m

  7. 10/15/2024

    098 Monsters Episode 5 The Hurt Man

    It's a solo episode this week fellow daydreamers, and Charlie devotes all of it to The Hurt Man, the fifth episode of Ryan Murphy's Netflix series Monsters. The second season of this hit series focuses on the Menendez brothers and the murdering of their parents in 1989. The actor Cooper Koch plays Erik Menendez in the show with Ari Gaynor portraying his attorney Leslie Abramson. Cooper's work is an excellent example of stillness, ease, tremendous depth, and psychological nuance. Charlie breaks down this 35 minute episode shot in one take with no cuts and no edits. This is acting at its finest and Charlie explains why! You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    1h 11m

  8. 10/01/2024

    097 Work Begets Work

    There's a certain amount of tenacity and grit you will need if you are going to carve out a professional creative life. The actor's journey never plays out the way you think or hope it will. This week Charlie talks to one of his best friends of thirty years, actor PJ Sosko. PJ has never sat back and waited for things to happen. He writes, directs, produces, and edits his own content. Several are now appearing in film festivals across the country. Charlie and PJ talk about his career, what he's learned along the way, and how moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma during the pandemic took his career to another level. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by  https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio  https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

    45 min
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Creating Behavior podcast is a source of inspiration for the serious actor, a reference point for all of you who have the vision of being a respected artist. A show for those of you who have a yearning to illuminate the human condition in all its aspects. Charlie Sandlan, owner and Master Teacher of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in NYC, is one of the best acting teachers in the United States. He will share with you what has up to now, only been available to the students of his NYC classroom. Each episode of Creating Behavior will explore the actor as artist. You’ll learn to establish a habit of creativity that will increase your empathy toward the human condition, deepen your understanding of craft and technique, and ignite the passion of instilling artistry into your life’s work. Join Charlie each week for a mix of solo shows and interviews, as he nourishes your intellectual curiosity, answers your questions about the art form, and inspires you to go the distance with yourself. Creating Behavior is the podcast that will give you everything you should consider if you have the desire to create organic, vivid, fully realized human behavior for a living.

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