Reviews
“Darryl Hickman has a profound understanding of how creativity is accomplished in performance.”
Jerry Seinfeld — actor, comedian, producer, writer, winner of Emmy, Golden Globe, and Peabody Awards (former student)
“Darryl Hickman has created a unique, foolproof Process that gets results. His work has been invaluable to me in my career.”
Marsha Mason — actor, author, four-time Academy Award® nominee, two-time Golden Globe winner (former student)
“It’s not a lesson in acting, it’s a lesson in life. I was tremendously touched by The Unconscious Actor. I promise you will be too.”
Burt Reynolds — actor, director, producer, Academy Award® nominee
“WRITTEN BY A CHAMP! What Darryl Hickman has learned from his multi-faceted career as a first-rate actor, Broadway star, TV executive and teacher all leaps off the pages of this thoughtful, valuable book.”
Robert Osborne — host of Turner Classic Movies & columnist/critic, The Hollywood Reporter
“He knows what he’s talking about when it comes to teaching optimal creativity.”
Bo Derek — actress, author (former student)
“Everyone who wants to release their creative spirit, no matter what field they’re in, should read this book.”
Gary Dontzig — triple Emmy Award-winning writer/executive producer (former student)
“The Unconscious Actor takes the mystery out of mastery. It’s a must read for anyone interested in becoming an actor or simply deepening their appreciation of the creative process.”
Peter Barsocchini — Emmy Award-winning producer, screenwriter (former student)
“The knowledge Darryl has passed on to me in his passionate, creative, casual and intellectual style has helped me become tops in my field.”
Edward Scott — Emmy Award-winning producer (Young and the Restless) (former student)
“His process is no less than awesome.”
Jeff Greenberg — casting director, Jeff Greenberg and Associates/Paramount Studios (former student)
“The Unconscious Actor is a must read for actors, directors and anyone involved in the creative process. It is brilliantly innovative.”
Eric Morris — actor, teacher, author (No Acting Please)
“I learned to act from Darryl Hickman.”
Bob Saget — actor, comedian, writer, producer (former student)
“Read this book. It’s fascinating, it’s fun, and it works.”
Gordon Hunt — director, teacher, author (How to Audition)
“In his book, The Unconscious Actor, Darryl Hickman proves that during his long career he has, indeed, walked among the kings but never lost the common touch!”
Jonathan Winters — actor, comedian, author, artist
“The Unconscious Actor is powerful, clear and concise. The work that has gone into this actor’s ‘bible’ is staggering. I LOVE THIS BOOK!”
Tony Griffin — actor, screenwriter, filmmaker (former student)
“I believe his process has broad applications for many professions other than acting.”
Leonard Jaffe — real estate and oil developer (former student)
“Bringing Darryl’s Stanislavski-based work back to the revered halls of The Moscow Art theatre was like a spiritual, global homecoming.”
Diane Benedict — visiting faculty at The Moscow Art Theatre, Fulbright Scholar, Professor of Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University, director, actor (former student)
“My experiences as a student in Darryl’s classes helped open a whole new world for me, and I will be forever grateful to him.”
Carol Stein — co-owner and President/CCS property Management (former student)
“I cannot imagine an acting teacher with more experience, expertise and infectious enthusiasm than Darryl Hickman.”
Dan Frischman — actor, writer (former student)
“The superior training I received and the lessons I learned from Darryl Hickman have enabled me to work at the highest level in this industry.”
Michael D. Simms — President and CEO/MDS Productions Inc., acting teacher (former student)
“I simply would not be the person I am today if I had not had those wonderful years with Darryl.”
Laurie Cantwell Rosenthal — co-owner/Gorilla Travel Agency (former student)
“Darryl’s sharp intellect cuts through our illusions about ourselves and guides us masterfully toward the very thing we desire—creative freedom!”
Doug Kaback — Professor of Theatre at California State University, Northridge, director, playwright, actor (former student)
Yogi Berra, the Hall of Famer who played for the New York Yankees, was once having trouble with his swing. His inexperienced batting coach advised him to analyze what he was doing wrong while he was at the plate. Berra’s reply? “How can I hit and think at the same time?” Berra was a great hitter. He knew well what I would learn in my years in the theater. Any thinking when you’re on your feet in performance is a no-no. Whether you’re catching for the Yankees, singing and dancing in musical comedy, or dealing with a gaggle of reporters at a press conference, these rules apply:
- know your game plan;
- stay in the now;
- give up the need for predetermined results;
- interact with your audience;
- be thought-less.
