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J U N E 2 0 2 6 I 4 5 How do television Directors collaborate with Actors on set to create their best work and what strategies might they use to support performances that best serve the story? DGA members in search of answers to these questions and more received valuable information when the Director Development Initiative (DDI) hosted the live lab, Working with Actors. Held in the Guild's New York boardroom on April 28, the lab featured experienced episodic television Directors Brooke Kennedy (The Good Fight, Third Watch) and Tony Goldwyn (Chambers, Scandal), who shared techniques on how to adapt to an Actor's method of reaching their goals, and what can inspire the best performances. During the session Kennedy and Goldwyn guided members through the phases of working with Actors on an episodic television program, including casting, rehearsal, and shooting. Goldwyn shared a story of how he and an Actor were unsuccessful in getting a showrunner to change some tricky dialogue in the script, and how he succeeded in getting the Actor to give a convincing performance. Kennedy revealed that she looks at rehearsal as the discovery process where she can observe the Actors and look for ways to enhance their performances or troubleshoot areas before shooting begins. They also discussed how giving notes to Actors is a balancing act of being able to bring out their best performances while not inhibiting their creative process. photo: Directors Brooke Kennedy and Tony Goldwyn led the Director Development Initiative live lab, Working with Actors. Working with Actors A Director Development Initiative Live Lab See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup photo by Marcie Revens online benefi ts portal • Verify pension and health contribu ons • Check es mated pension benefi ts • Track current and future Health Plan eligibility • View, print or download your claims, pension and contribu ons statements • Upload fi les directly to the Plans offi ce DGA-PRODUCER PENSION & HEALTH