31 episodes

The Lucid Body House Podcast, hosted by Founder Fay Simpson, will discuss topics pertaining to the holistic integration of the body’s wisdom into our acting career and daily lives. Topics will include physical communication skills, balancing the chakra centers, and the importance of emotional flow for health and well-being.

“LUCID BODY is essential for the aspiring actor.” - Winston Duke; Black Panther, Us, Nine Days

Lucid Body House: Home of the Physical Actor Fay Simpson

    • Arts
    • 4.3 • 8 Ratings

The Lucid Body House Podcast, hosted by Founder Fay Simpson, will discuss topics pertaining to the holistic integration of the body’s wisdom into our acting career and daily lives. Topics will include physical communication skills, balancing the chakra centers, and the importance of emotional flow for health and well-being.

“LUCID BODY is essential for the aspiring actor.” - Winston Duke; Black Panther, Us, Nine Days

    The Understudy’s Journey: a conversation with actor, Gregory Connors

    The Understudy’s Journey: a conversation with actor, Gregory Connors

    Fay and Gregory talk about his journey as an understudy in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window at BAM and on Broadway.

    • 53 min
    ReView From The Body: Lucid Body shop talk with Fay

    ReView From The Body: Lucid Body shop talk with Fay

    In this episode, Fay diagnoses several characters from recent stage and film performances she has witnessed, using the chakra language and layering tools. The characters come from Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, Mister Halston, and Here We Are. This episode is directed at those who know and use the Lucid Body process to embody the character. So watch out...very geeky!! Enjoy.

    • 20 min
    Face to Face with Fifteen: a performance piece by Fay Simpson

    Face to Face with Fifteen: a performance piece by Fay Simpson

    Accompanied by musician Brian Jennings, Fay presents her piece originally performed at Impact Theatre’s Performance Salon last month.

    • 14 min
    Rigorous World Building: An interview with theater director, Machel Ross

    Rigorous World Building: An interview with theater director, Machel Ross

    Fay and Machel discuss the magic of making theater, from their own robust collaborations to the many influences that Machel has had along the way. A vibrant and important voice in today's theatre, Machel Ross is dreaming and scheming and lighting up our theatrical community.

    • 49 min
    The Bones of Physical Acting: a dialogue with Shayna Freedman

    The Bones of Physical Acting: a dialogue with Shayna Freedman

    Fay and Shayna, a senior Lucid Body teacher, discuss her journey of being a physical actor, teaching and coaching physical acting, and looking at the parallels of acting and being human.

    • 24 min
    Lucid Body Retreat in Sicily; a conversation with Fay and Margherita Peluso

    Lucid Body Retreat in Sicily; a conversation with Fay and Margherita Peluso

    Fay Simpson speaks with Margherita Peluso about their workshop in Sicily, On The Wings of Change from June 16th -June 21st. Daily Lucid Body classes will be combined with ritual and one on one sessions for physical balancing, along with explorations of small villages and ancient ruins. A true Lucid Body retreat for transformation, reflection, and renewal.

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    • 23 min

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An inside look

Taking Lucid Body classes in NYC has completely changed my process when approaching character (as an actor). Getting an inside look to Fay and her conversations with her fellow teachers only makes me more excited to get back into class!

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