Episode 145 - Teaching the True Art of Acting

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Jaclyn continues her conversation with Tina Gallo. They delve deeper into her journey of returning to the acting industry after taking time off to raise her son. Tina reflects on how faith-based films inspired her, recounts a pivotal vision that motivated her comeback, and discusses her transition into teaching acting. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the writer's intent, the collaborative nature of acting, and her mission to elevate the quality of faith-based films by cultivating disciplined, authentic actors through her school, Nashville Studio of Method Acting.

Highlights Include:

• Welcome and Introduction
• Tina's Return to Acting
• A Vision and a Turning Point
• The Voiceover Plan
• Self Taping Changed Everything
• The Joy of Teaching: A New Calling
• Credentials From Learning With the Masters
• Method Acting and its Misconceptions
• The Nashville Studio of Method Acting
• The Importance of Script Analysis
• Cultivating True Artists

Tina Gallo has established a remarkable career in the entertainment industry over four decades. As an award-winning actress, she captivates audiences with her commanding presence and brings a vibrant energy to each role. Tina honed her craft by studying under the masters of the Stanislavski System, and her impressive resume includes a wide range of credits in television, film, commercials, and theater productions.. Having started traveling with Frank Sinatra’s entourage for over two years, Tina relocated to New York City to pursue her ambitions. Her dream materialized as she launched her acting career in the Big Apple before making her mark in Hollywood, most notably for her role as DiDi on the iconic soap opera General Hospital. Despite taking a break to raise her two sons, Tina's passion for acting never waned, and she has been blessed with a steady stream of work in recent years including performances in Christmas at Keestone 'One More Dream' and Joe's Surrender.

Beyond her acting endeavors, Tina is a devoted nature enthusiast and animal advocate. She operates a home studio for voice-over work and is writing her book, "Unfiltered: 40 Days of Devotional Reflections to See Yourself as God Sees You." Tina's unwavering dedication to her craft and commitment to empowering aspiring actors make her a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

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NSMA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nashvillemethodacting

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