Larry Moss: the Work that Actors Should be Doing Everyday!

"Acting is a gorgeous profession, if you give it it's due" Larry Moss.
Larry Moss is one of the most renowned acting coaches alive today. In our interview we ask Larry what actors can do everyday to work on their craft.
If you're feeling like you don't know what to do as an actor, learn 4 monologues every 3 months. A simple, tangible acting goal from Larry Moss himself.
This interview was shot at the 16th Street Actor's Studio work shop in Sydney, Australia.

[@jagggyyo]

"PEOPLE DON'T READ ENOUGH"

[@StageMilk]

Very true!

[@luisedmd8890]

Im trying vert hard to read more but now i just read abt 20 pages a day i’d like to read a lot but i just make excuses to do it later

[@MalkuthEmperor]

​@@luisedmd8890 ever consedered that you might have adhd? Not to say that someone without it wont procrastinate . Maybe you havent found the right books I know it was like that for me I needed to get used to liking books first , so i listened to audiobooks for a whille and then one time, the book i was listening to which was Dune 2, was missing half of the chapters, and i was so intl the book that i started reading it And this is after having only 1 book that i read that i actually wanted to read, the ones at school i read, but only cuz i had to So i recomend ya audiobooks, but on youtube whare you mjght not find some chapters, so if youre invested enough in the book, youll read that Desides, better 1 audiobook, than no audiobook and no reading, right? I mean, its not the same, but the same info is there. You can actively imagine what the nerrator is talking about too,as you listen. Have a good day

[@DanteS-119]

1. vocal warmup 2. minimum of 4 monologues every 3 months, 2 contemporary 2 classical, one at a time.; one comedy one drama; swap w partner. Who i am what i want the obstacle, what do i do to get it. Spontaneity is not possible. Physicality and character too. Study the plays, the character. do the monologues diff ways daily.

[@luisedmd8890]

Great resume

[@margaretkuwata6794]

As a lit nerd, writer, performer, and confused new actress, this video TRUELY IS a gift from God.

[@DharmaDispatch]

This is pure gold. We're listening to a master.

[@averyvolk3355]

It is a profound gift to study with this man. To even be in the same room with him is almost indescribable. He is a true Godsend for actors.

[@bradstein8776]

Does he still teach? If so, where? How can someone get in touch with him? Does he work with all actors? Thank you very much

[@NickNSakai]

@@bradstein8776 larrymoss.org/contact-los-angeles-acting-coach-larry-moss.html and enter your email at "Sign Up for Our Newsletter" and you'll be notified. He just started the new Zoom classes series

[@bradstein8776]

@@NickNSakai thank you very much

[@BruceWayne-zs5cf]

I study theatre in Paris and I read his book last year he is amazing I wish I had your chance to study with him !

[@zojob9689]

That’s a little much

[@luisedmd8890]

I have watched this video a lot of times and each time i watch it i learn something new. That ladys and gentleman is a great teacher. He is a master at teaching actors. As a 16 year old boy I feel confused about this profession but this incredible man has open my eyes so much, i can not describe how great full i am with him. Thank you

[@daviddollase345]

Love this guy. Studied with him for years in the 80's (and a bit in the early 90's) and he knows. He is a living link to the original, great "modern" acting teachers of the 20th century, carrying on their traditions. Just got his book and it's marvelous. Highly recommend!

[@leahnjokinjoki5520]

Hi

[@leahnjokinjoki5520]

Good inspiriration

[@LakhvinderSingh-if8dg]

Book name please?🙏

[@michaelmoroso9137]

Lakhvinder Singh The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor...I just got the book today haha

[@luisedmd8890]

Why would you recommend his book? Is it for new actors?

[@blacktiger5041]

I'm an adult actress and this advice really added a new depth to the rolls I play! Thanks 👍

[@StageMilk]

So glad to hear, and thanks for the support!

[@b00i00d]

Unlike a lot of acting teachers who like to play at being gurus (and many even find groupies to oblige in making them feel so), this guy sounds like the real deal. Would love to meet him!

[@nkwari]

This is good for all professions. Be proactive not passive.

[@StageMilk]

For sure! Proactivity is the key!

[@ClarkeIllmatical]

Such poetry. I'm a new director and as I study actors, I came across Moss. I love his passion.

[@shamsingh6280]

Amazing person, currently reading his book. Really awesome and learning alot.

[@activeusa2819]

I am taking notes here . Great this is. So greatly he is..

[@MrCharlieTurbo]

I just watched the other video you uploaded of Dean Carey waffling on for 38mins about really nothing and got nothing. I watched this 5 mins video of Larry Moss and I am re inspired by this remarkable human with such precise and valuable advice about craft, acting, theatre, writing and humanity. Thank you.

[@Indyshotmedia]

Larry's work is so incredibly insightful and clear!! Such an appreciation of the writer and their ability to shape, inform, inspire beautiful ideas.... and the work of actors finding their way inside stories.

[@StageMilk]

Greg Kennedy absolutely! He's wonderful.

[@MrGooseingboo]

Amazing guy. Bought his book "The Intent to Live", after watching this and have been glued to it since. Thank you for making this video!

[@StageMilk]

Yes! It's a great book.

[@ammspost9346]

Hey man can u give a proper review of his book ..i want to buy

[@vasvisharma3322]

Thanks a lot for this video.🙏 This was really helpful because the things that he taught in this video about acting were incredible. I look forward to watching more videos like this😇😇

[@AlexandrasPoints]

Thank you Larry Moss!

[@tuungan]

daaaaaaaaaamn WHOA. I bought the intent to live but haven't gotten around to read it yet. HYPED after this interview!

[@foreveranastasiabeautyblog6926]

He is so inspiring!

[@ishukumar3632]

I love Larry Moss and always look forward to his interviews . Thank you @StageMilk for uploading this .

[@StageMilk]

Ishu Kumar he's amazing! No stress many more interviews on the way!

[@ellenfranklin8472]

Love love love this. It infuses me with passion 💜 Thank you!!🙏

[@StageMilk]

Great to hear! He’s one inspiring man!

[@MichaelMyerSick]

Such an aspiring speech

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

Love this 💕

[@CurtisWaltermire]

Great stuff. True not only of actors but performers in general.

[@StageMilk]

Absolutely! He is as much a self help guru as an acting guru!

[@elizabetepauliute3494]

Such a great interview!

[@StageMilk]

Elizabete Pauliute thanks Elizabete!

[@lucasnufreli]

What amazing advices, thanks for the video!

[@StageMilk]

Thank you for the kind words - glad it was helpful!

[@SaurabhAher9]

Thank you so much 💚🙏😇

[@michaelsix9684]

good advice, wish I'd had this twenty yrs. ago

[@StageMilk]

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

[@neverbeforeseen2336]

this is absolutely amazing advice

[@StageMilk]

Thanks so much, glad it resonated

[@WillFons]

Very profound advice

[@HappyCartoonCat-rx9gs]

i just learned new thing from him,wow what a speech, he's really passionated in acting

[@StageMilk]

Great to hear!

[@BoyMonkeyKid]

thank you larry

[@StageMilk]

Such an important figure in the modern acting landscape!

[@TennantMary]

I do my speech and breathing and put as I study cause it’s the only way I get all these things done. I try meditate the thoughts of character as I speak the text with cork in my mouth. Patsy Rodenburg is my fave. Etc. it’s hard to do all the extra when you work full time and life stuff lol.

[@damarisisales]

I have his book "The Intent to Live" and is an amazing, self explanatory book. A+

[@StageMilk]

It's so good! A very inspiring teacher.

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

Brilliant

[@ashleyhunter2156]

Thank you

[@nomsamyth2672]

this is sooo profound and honestly process is the product

[@ThePoorBoy]

Amazing that you interviewed Larry! His book is always within arm's reach. His "Monologue Workout Program" is something I'm always working at!

[@StageMilk]

He is great!

[@averhamilton8823]

ThePoorBoy monologue workout program ? Is that in his book?

[@ThePoorBoy]

@@averhamilton8823 Yes, it's at the end of The Intent to Live! I believe that every actor should own a copy! Larry's approach is really inspiring, and there are some very useful exercises throughout his book!

[@averhamilton8823]

@@ThePoorBoy awesome, looks like Ill get this one next

[@ThePoorBoy]

@@averhamilton8823 You won't regret it, cheers!

[@FeverFromDaBronx]

This was powerful

[@StageMilk]

Great to hear it resonated

[@sanjayraisoni6866]

Thank you! Every interview I hear people saying, “you gotta do the work, the work is important, blah blah. Here’s actual constructive advice.

[@StageMilk]

Good to hear!

[@TheGilbalfas]

True words

[@StageMilk]

Thanks Gil!

[@escapetogames8726]

❣️

[@biggSHNDO]

I like this man

[@StageMilk]

He’s the best!

[@ZephyrBW]

What I got out of this video is that it’s OK to go Wilds and unleash the emotion but also don’t be afraid to work with other people

[@StageMilk]

Absolutely! Following your impulses is such an important part of being an actor

[@ZephyrBW]

@@StageMilk it’s kind of like mindfulness being aware of the moment and just letting whatever’s happening happen?

[@StageMilk]

@@ZephyrBW Absolutely! That is a great way of thinking about it

[@ZephyrBW]

@@StageMilk holy crap that’s really something if that’s case people should be able to do it more often

[@Purity_18]

How can I get female monologue s

[@FILMHOOD.PRODUCTION]

❤️

[@filhanislamictv8712]

Right

[@joshpritchard5333]

how do i get access monologues

[@StageMilk]

Josh Pritchard hey! I would check out - www.stagemilk.com/monologues-for-men/

[@kirillcherkunov7293]

Where I can buy his book?

[@StageMilk]

You should be able to get it on Amazon or Book Depository

[@akkinagar703]

I am unable to understand the words of your sir plz explain in hindi

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

What about today? How do you feel reality TV has changed acting or people's perception of the "realistic".

[@Orchid_cchild]

Work actor needs to do Vocal warm up 4 monologues per 4weeks different emotions Understand wt ur bad at working on it Confident voice Not being closed emotionally Work on dialogues voice accent of character on daily basis

[@StageMilk]

100%

[@palacekale1732]

Honestly i need to work on my pronunciations i litterly cant speak clearly

[@LarenGreyUmphlett]

Good monologues are hard to find.

[@StageMilk]

Absolutely! Good luck on the hunt

[@drindyjones0013]

Brennan Lee Mulligan

[@batcat4eternityfanfics559]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@StageMilk]

Thanks for the support!

[@datle6550]

Sherlock Hound

[@DeRussellMasina]

Study & read...its a craft. I feel attacked 😅

[@TennantMary]

Love these advice but it sucks when you got 1 or 2 hour less to do these. :( how do you get more hours when you squeeze 27 hours out of the 24 hours for the career

[@StageMilk]

It is always hard to find the time in modern life. But always great if you can do this work!

[@bigjohnknew]

Acting without acting

[@hereist4nd140]

Where to find monolouges?

[@StageMilk]

Check out Stagemilk.com

[@kermitfrog593]

Larry Moss: the destroyer of actor laziness.

[@StageMilk]

That’s a great caption!

[@palacekale1732]

We always read though, youtuber title, this comment, text message, we are always reading on our phone

[@simonhbrooke]

The word 'actors' doesn't need an apostrophe if it's just a plural, Stage Milk.

[@combofury4682]

That’s the most irrelevant thing to point out...

[@008overrated]

He’s talking to the losers of the acting world. And there are truckloads of them

[@kyleguarco8052]

There is no such thing as a comedic monologue

[@StageMilk]

Interesting thought. As you in always play the truth?

[@SIRTONY]

Just Google my Brand Sirtony (Honorary TONY AWARD Winner circa 2003 as a member of THE ACTING COMPANY... yes just one word Sirtony so you will know who posted all these Scripts I wrote for you to READ.... yes just look below this comment and you will see the many links ....Thank you Larry Moss yes READ.... Blessings