Why Your Acting Looks Fake (and How to Fix It) | Acting Tips with Jessica Houde-Morris

Have you ever watched a scene and immediately thought, “Oof... I could tell they were acting”? That’s the kiss of death for an actor.

In this video, Jessica Houde-Morris, founder of the Houde School of Acting and 2nd Generation Meisner Technique teacher, breaks down why some performances feel forced while others pull us in completely. Spoiler: it’s not about talent.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why over-rehearsing can kill authenticity
✔️ The difference between “performing” and “living truthfully”
✔️ How the Meisner Technique helps you stay open, vulnerable, and real
✔️ Simple ways to stop “showing” the moments of a scene and start living truthfully under imaginary circumstances

Great acting isn’t about planning out your beats & emotions perfectly. The audience is most moved by truthful performances when you are able to let yourself be affected by your scene partner and react/respond authentically.

When you drop the performance and focus on your truth, that’s when you'll create magic on camera.

✨ Ready to take your craft deeper? Join a free class audit at our school - the Houde School of Acting! https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact-1

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