The Warner Loughlin Technique

For the first time in print, comes the revolutionary acting technique from the premiere acting coach of our era. Not a copy of the old masters, The Warner Loughlin Technique empowers the actor to create rich, nuanced and unique characters. Discover the technique used to help create some of the most remarkable performances of our time from actors such as Amy Adams, Ryan Reynolds, Kyra Sedgwick and countless other Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony and Grammy nominees and winners. Loughlin debunks the myth of the tortured actor and guides you step by step through her groundbreaking technique revealing powerful ways to unlock your creativity in a psychologically safe way. Her insight into life and art is remarkable. The Warner Loughlin Technique changes the way acting will be taught for generations to come. Find out more at warnerloughlin.com.

Cover Page 1

Title Page 2

Copyright 4

Dedication 6

Myth of the Tortured Actor 10

The Path You Choose is the Journey You Take 15

The Journey Begins… 28

The Givens 33

Hows of Behavior 50

The Whys that Lead to Core Knowledge 128

Intuitive Core Knowledge 136

Linear Core Knowledge 152

Base Human Emotion 206

Emotion with Detail 236

Flashes 283

Debriefing 410

From Prep to Set 415

Prepping with Time Constraints 415

Memorization 420

Flashes Before Shooting (Reconnecting with the Character) 423

Prior Circumstances 426

Prior Moments 428

Prior Instant 428

Shooting 437

Hitches in the Giddyup 454

A Peek into an Actor’s Homework 486

The Warner Loughlin Technique Guide 525

The Warner Loughlin Technique Homework Guide 534

Words from your Fellow Actors 541

Acknowledgements 557