An actor that I coach privately made a major breakthrough this week in our session when she played her monologue as herself, truly "living" the experience and using her instincts in each moment. It's a beautiful thing to observe! Watching an actor just be themselves in that imaginary circumstance . . . suddenly it seems effortless, connected and emotional. Why do we actors try to make it harder than it needs to be? sigh . . . so proud of her for finally making the connection.