How To Create An Authentic Acting Performance - Lynda Goodfriend

Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - 0:00 - What A Famous Director Said To Me About My Acting 8:13 - How Robin Williams Got His Start In Hollywood 18:01 - If You Want A Better Acting Performance Focus On These Two Things 29:19 - Acting Is 99% Text Analysis 40:47 - What Do Managers Look For In An Actor? 53:17 - What Actors Should Know About Agents Our gratitude to Anthony Leone for crafting this set! And a special thanks to Christopher Pettoni for his work behind the scenes to make this possible! Lynda Goodfriend is the Creative Director for Acting for Film at New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles Lynda Goodfriend received her BFA from Southern Methodist University and did her acting study with legendary masters Lee Strasburg and Sandy Meisner. She has appeared in numerous shows on and Off-Broadway, including Good News, West Side Story, She Loves Me, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Boyfriend. For eight seasons, she played Richie’s (Ron Howard) girlfriend, Lori Beth, on the legendary sitcom Happy Days and guest-starred on shows like The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Vega$. Onscreen, she’s appeared in Pretty Woman, Taxi Driver, The Front, Nothing in Common, and Beaches. She founded the award-winning Actors Workout Theater in NoHo as well as the Actors Workout School. Behind the scenes, she has also worked in talent management, even opening her own firm, and has directed several television projects. CONNECT WITH LYNDA GOODFRIEND Founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) provides an accessible, hands-on education in filmmaking, media, and the performing arts. With a mission to make the film industry more accessible to all, NYFA empowers students from diverse backgrounds to tell powerful stories through a project-based, immersive curriculum. Students work closely with industry professionals, gaining invaluable mentorship and real-world experience while building creative, technical, and collaborative skills. NYFA's global community includes students from over 160 countries, fostering a network of passionate storytellers. From day one, students dive into creating projects that refine their craft and prepare them for successful careers. With a focus on practical experience and individualized support, NYFA equips students with the tools and confidence to excel in the competitive world of filmmaking and the arts. CONNECT WITH NYFA ►BOOKS WE RECOMMEND: THE NUTSHELL TECHNIQUE: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting THE STORY SOLUTION: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take SAVE THE CAT! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need ►FILMMAKER STARTER KIT BLACKMAGIC Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - ZOOM H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder - SENNHEISER Professional Shotgun Microphone - NEEWER CB300B 320W LED Video Light - ►Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - *Disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!

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This episode was published on Mar 21, 2026.

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