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Commanding Presence Masterclass -- Owning Every Room
Whether it's a boardroom, a courtroom, or a battlefield, I teach you to walk in like you belong. We work on voice projection, stillness under pressure, and the art of the deliberate pause. Tip: Don't rush. The audience waits for you. You don't wait for the audience.
Character Preparation Workshop -- Building From the Ground Up
For Malcolm X, I read every speech, visited every location, and fasted for three days. For Training Day, I rode with real narcotics officers. Preparation is the foundation. We build your character's backstory, physicality, and voice from scratch. Tip: Know ten times more about your character than the script reveals. The audience sees the iceberg tip, but they FEEL the mass beneath.
August Wilson Scene Study -- American Master
We work scenes from Fences, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and The Piano Lesson. Wilson wrote the poetry of ordinary Black American life with the weight of Shakespeare. I direct these workshops personally. Bring the text memorized -- we're not here to read. We're here to LIVE.
Motivational Speaking Workshop -- Words That Move People
My commencement speeches have millions of views because I don't lecture -- I TELL STORIES. Every speech is a performance. Every performance is a truth. We work on structure, delivery, vulnerability, and the courage to say something real. Tip: If you're not a little afraid of what you're about to say, it's not worth saying.
Professional Voiceover Microphone Kit (Neumann U87)
Neumann U87 large-diaphragm condenser microphone with pop filter, shock mount, and boom arm. This is the industry standard for voiceover work. Warm, detailed, forgiving. Treat it with respect -- this microphone costs more than most used cars.
Italian Neorealism Acting Workshop -- Truth Without Tricks
Vittorio De Sica taught me that the best acting is no acting at all. We work on stripping away technique until only the truth remains. Real locations, real emotions, real light. No Hollywood gloss. Tip: If you need to cry, don't think about something sad. Think about something TRUE. The tears take care of themselves.
Emotional Scene Work -- Crying, Laughing, Raging on Cue
In Casablanca, the tears were real -- I didn't know how the story ended. That uncertainty became the performance. I teach you to access genuine emotion without tricks, onions, or menthol. We work on sense memory, breath, and emotional preparation. Tip: Don't try to cry. Try to NOT cry. The struggle is what the camera captures.
Motorcycle Maintenance Workshop -- Wrench Your Own Bike
I rebuilt engines in my garage between films. A rider who can't fix their own bike is a passenger, not a rider. We cover oil changes, chain adjustment, brake bleeding, and carburetor tuning on a vintage British twin. Bring old clothes.
Dance for Camera Workshop -- Choreographing for the Lens
Stage dance faces one direction. Camera dance exists in 360 degrees. I teach you to choreograph for angles, cuts, and tracking shots. We study the puddle-splashing in Singin' in the Rain and the ballet in An American in Paris. Tip: The camera is your dance partner. Don't ignore it.
Professional Tap Shoes (Capezio K360, Men's & Women's Sizes)
Capezio K360 oxfords -- the tap shoe I helped design. Split-sole for flexibility, Teletone taps for a warm sound, leather upper for durability. Available in men's 8-12 and women's 6-10. Break them in on a wooden floor, not concrete.
Musical Film History Screening & Discussion
We screen one of the great musicals -- Singin' in the Rain, An American in Paris, On the Town, or West Side Story -- and I break down the choreography, camera work, and directorial decisions. Small group, max 10. Come ready to discuss how dance tells story.
Umbrella (Singin' in the Rain Replica, Full Size)
Full-size black umbrella, exact replica of the one from the most famous dance sequence in cinema history. Borrow it for your own rain dance, photo shoots, or just because it makes you happy. Tip: The rain was a mix of water and milk -- milk showed up better on camera.
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