Mike Giuffrida

More than a hype -- Mike Giuffrida Image source: theverge.com Dungeons & Dragons, or D&D for short, is the pioneer of not just tabletop gaming, but role-playing games or RPGs in general. It has been around since 1974, reached much popularity in the ‘80s, but is not seeing an unprecedented era of success. Indeed, more and more people are playing the fantasy game in the late 2010s and there’s no sign of the hype dying down anytime soon. Mike Giuffrida . One of the main reasons for the resurgence of D&D is its role in the popular Netflix series "Stranger Things." The otherworldly setting of the entire show mimics the so-called “Underdark” of D&D lore. The first season of the series even begins with the child protagonists playing D&D in one of the boys’ basement. Mike Giuffrida. Moreover, the rise of the digital age has helped with D&D geeks broadcasting actual or live plays of the game on streaming services such as YouTube and Twitch. Studies...

Contrary to popular belief, not a lot of actors can start getting into their roles at the drop of a hat. In reality there are lots of actors with a “switch”. Some of the actors I know are actually introverts who need time to internalize a character. While I consider myself more of an extrovert, I must admit that I also need to psych myself up before I face an audience or the camera. Here are some of the the acting exercises we do to get into character faster: Image source: Thoughtco.com Repetition Instead of the usual mirroring exercise where you try to imitate what the other actor is doing, repetition allows you to put a different spin on what he’s saying. It allows you to do so much with one line. If I start out as an overly confident version of Mike Giuffrida, we can go on without changing the line but this time with me being a hysterical character and my partner playing a criminal. It’s a good game that draws out your expressions. Feel the music Image source:...