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The whole world was taken aback by the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman; the loss was particularly devastating to friends, family, as well as other actors who respected this great artist. His death cast a deep pall over many, including the whole acting community. The pain was tangible. When an actor dreams of being a real artist, it is necessary to find mentors who will encourage growth and creativity and the ultimate improvement in both skill as well as character development. Philip Seymour Hoffman was both an actor and artist. Sadly, our culture focuses more on fame and money than on actual talent and artistic beauty. The name "actor" itself means very little; many other celebrities have tried their hand at acting. These individuals are not true actors; like Phil would say, acting is simple for the clueless but difficult for those who know what real artistry requires. I truly believe in the actor as artist concept. At our studio, the quest of each actor to become an artist is very important to us and has become the central component of everything we teach our students. At the start of a new year, I look at the faces of the first year students who have come eager to learn all they can and become their best self, both personally and in their craft. Many of these students have had their acting dreams since they were young children. While our typical student certainly comes here looking to become a great actor, the quest for great artist usually comes a bit later. Only through realizing the hard work that goes into acting and real creativity will most student actors understand that their goal should not merely be to become the best actor they can be, but the best artist as well. No one is more obsessed with their craft than a true artist; powered by creativity, they put their egos aside and never accept their current skills as "good enough" but are constantly striving to improve both personally and in their art; they are curious, empathetic, and determined to remain focused on the goal and not be distracted by the world or anyone and anything in it; after a project is complete, they move on to the next one, fully understanding that this new project is their world and any past work remains in the past; they care little about themselves and focus solely on improvement on their craft, they are always starting out, they never make excuses for their failures, they are blunt with themselves and others, they are willing to take risks and to scare themselves if needed, they never take themselves too seriously, and their second best is never good enough; above all, true artists pour themselves into their parts instead of conforming the role to themselves. These are the characteristics present in a real artist. Philip Seymour Hoffman fully embodies all of these characteristics, making him a true artist to be admired. There is no denying that the acting world will miss him and his work. I derive my strength from my students, who come here with the noble goal of becoming the best actor and artist they can be. Creativity and true artistry is a life-long pursuit and I have nothing but the highest admiration for those who devote their lives to their craft in this way. Being able to hold up Phil as a mentor and artist is a honor that will continue past his death. Our craft has certainly benefited and will continue to benefit from all he has to offer. For more information on [http://www.youtube.com/user/Maggieflaniganstudio Courses In Acting. Acting Courses new york ny ], [http://www.linkedin.com/company/maggie-flanigan-studio Drama Classes new york ny ] and [https://twitter.com/MeisnerActing Drama Classes new york ny ] you can contact us at: Maggie Flanigan Studio Inc 153 W 27th St #803 New York, NY 10001 (917) 606-0982?
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