Khigh Abner

"My name is Khigh Abner. I have been a fortunate student at the Brian Cutler Actors Studio for 15 years. Of the many wonderful aspects of this class, I'll highlight two. The first is the material with which we work and train is original scripts, as opposed to using scripts from television and movies. This allows each student to use their own creativity and inject their own personality into each role, instead of being mentally hindered by performing a role that Clint Eastwood performed, for example. The second feature is a statement that is introduced to each student at the start of training: total concentration away from yourself is the creative source of acting. That's focusing completely on your scene partner, paying attention to what they're saying and how they're saying it, and not being concerned with yourself and all your hang-ups. Just saying your words, and more importantly, listening to your partner. I cannot be able to repay Brian Cutler and Jill Morehouse for my growth and maturity as an actor."