I have been recently coaching a talented actor with a wonderful charismatic presence. He chose a good piece, got it all prepared, stood in front and delivered. Nothing happened. All I could detect was an elocution from a standing statue. Nothing was happening below the neck. All was symmetrical; all was grounded; all was clear but NOTHING was pulling me into the piece. I had though that perhaps a line reading of one phrase or a theatre trick or game of some kind could unbolt this actor and a little of his native charisma to shine through. What to do? Read more