Acting with Impact: Kimberly Jentzen on Performance, Preparation & Transformation for Actors

In this episode, I sit down with Kimberly Jentzen, an award-winning acting coach, director, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles. With decades of experience, she’s the founder of the Jentzen Technique, which helps actors make strong creative choices and develop emotional depth in their performances. Her method blends influences from acting greats like Sanford Meisner, Michael Chekhov, and Lee Strasberg. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of continuous training, self-improvement, and emotional depth in acting. She shares valuable tips on script analysis, spontaneity, and the need to stretch beyond personal identities for authentic performances. Additionally, Kimberly elaborates on the Jentzen technique, her evolving teaching methods, and her book 'Acting with Impact.' With practical advice for aspiring actors, this conversation is a must-listen for creatives navigating their careers.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Coast to Coast Creatives
• 0:24 Meet Kimberly Jentzen: Award-Winning Acting Coach
• 2:57 Early Life and Love for Theater
• 6:31 Navigating Slow Times in the Acting Industry
• 9:28 The Importance of Continuous Training
• 12:49 Kimberly's Journey Through Various Acting Techniques
• 15:09 Developing and Applying Acting Techniques
• 19:24 Script Analysis and Auditioning Tips
• 23:31 Embracing Optimism and Joy
• 24:45 Navigating Creative Ruts
• 25:51 The Importance of Kindness
• 27:48 Exploring the Jentzen Technique
• 29:47 The Power of Listening
• 31:22 The Art of Preparation
• 32:30 The Joy of Reading
• 34:36 The Evolution of Teaching
• 40:36 Advice to My Younger Self