The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem Muhammad
Discover The Actor’s Instrument, a podcast for actors dedicated to guiding listeners through the complexities of the entertainment industry. Join host and actor Hassiem Muhammad as he interviews industry experts—from casting directors to Hollywood and Broadway stars—unveiling invaluable insights and career-building strategies. Whether you're starting out or are seasoned in your craft, tune in to demystify the path to building a sustainable acting career, one episode at a time.
The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem Muhammad
The Voice and Style of Playwright Robert O'Hara
On this episode of The Actor’s Instrument, Hassiem sits down with visionary playwright and director Robert O’Hara, known for his provocative and boundary-pushing works like “Slave Play”, “Bootycandy”, and his new play “Shit. Meet. Fan.”
O’Hara opens up about his journey as an artist, his passion for unflinching storytelling, and how his personal experiences as a Black queer creator informs his work. He explains his philosophy of creating art that challenges comfort and forces audiences to confront uncomfortable truths. With humor and insight, he shares the collaborative processes he uses to foster authentic performances, including his unique “triage” technique that he uses with actors during rehearsals.
Robert offers a masterclass on artistic courage and listeners are in for a conversation that delivers a profound exploration of the power of storytelling to challenge, transform, and transcend.
"Shit. Meet. Fan." runs through December 15th at the MCC Theater in New York City.
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The Actor's Instrument is a presentation of Red Letter Entertainment.
Executive Producers: Adam Jellicorse, Cyrena Esposito, and Hassiem Muhammad.
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