Lucid Body House: Home of the Physical Actor

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The Lucid Body House Podcast, hosted by Founder Fay Simpson, will discuss topics pertaining to the holistic integration of the body’s wisdom into our acting career and daily lives. Topics will include physical communication skills, balancing the chakra centers, and the importance of emotional flow for health and well-being. “LUCID BODY is essential for the aspiring actor.” - Winston Duke; Black Panther, Us, Nine Days

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The Understudy’s Journey: a conversation with actor, Gregory Connors

Mar 22 2024 53 mins

Fay and Gregory talk about his journey as an understudy in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window at BAM and on Broadway.

ReView From The Body: Lucid Body shop talk with Fay

Dec 31 2023 20 mins

In this episode, Fay diagnoses several characters from recent stage and film performances she has witnessed, using the chakra language and layering tools. The characters come from Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, Mister Halston, and Here We Are. This episode is directed at those who know and use the Lucid Body process to embody the character. So watch out...very geeky!! Enj

Face to Face with Fifteen: a performance piece by Fay Simpson

Oct 14 2023 14 mins

Accompanied by musician Brian Jennings, Fay presents her piece originally performed at Impact Theatre’s Performance Salon last month.

Rigorous World Building: An interview with theater director, Machel Ross

Apr 11 2023 49 mins

Fay and Machel discuss the magic of making theater, from their own robust collaborations to the many influences that Machel has had along the way. A vibrant and important voice in today's theatre, Machel Ross is dreaming and scheming and lighting up our theatrical community.

The Bones of Physical Acting: a dialogue with Shayna Freedman

Apr 04 2023 24 mins

Fay and Shayna, a senior Lucid Body teacher, discuss her journey of being a physical actor, teaching and coaching physical acting, and looking at the parallels of acting and being human.

Lucid Body Retreat in Sicily; a conversation with Fay and Margherita Peluso

Mar 28 2023 23 mins

Fay Simpson speaks with Margherita Peluso about their workshop in Sicily, On The Wings of Change from June 16th -June 21st. Daily Lucid Body classes will be combined with ritual and one on one sessions for physical balancing, along with explorations of small villages and ancient ruins. A true Lucid Body retreat for transformation, reflection, and renewal. sign up at lucidbody.com

Devising Wild in Costa Rica: a conversation with transformational retreat host, Jenna and Fay

Feb 13 2023 11 mins

Fay Simpson interviews Jenna Davi and talks about their upcoming collaboration on Devising Wild, a Lucid Body Retreat in Costa Rica.

LUCID BODY Scene Study with Prather Rehm

Feb 01 2023 17 mins

Fay Simpson interviews Prather Rehm, who breaks down the logistics of her Scene Study class utilizing the LUCID BODY Basics techniques.

Activating Young Leaders

Dec 10 2022 10 mins

Fay Simpson and Ananta Jarrod Lovett team together to offer a new program for Young Activists, between the ages of 18-25. Listen here as they explain how this FREE program will provide techniques in mindfulness practices and physical effectiveness. Supported by The Frederick Lenz Foundation. Apply NOW!

Creative Visualizations #3

Oct 25 2022 27 mins

Thiago Felix and Fay Simpson offer another guided visualization to help unlock unconscious imagery into conscious awareness. This is a tool for the actor interested in unearthing parts of their rich imagination to inform the characters they play on stage and screen. The visualization is followed by a discussion between Thiago and Fay about how to work with the images that emerge. S