I also have learned as an actor, this ties in the principles of improv, sometimes someone gives a piece of instruction and my first reaction is "I don't want to do that." I've always learned that every time I just say yes and go for it something happens. Whether it's what the intent of the direction was or not or something new happens. It's just remaining open to other people's ideas.
Gillian JacobsYou're always looking to have a unique experience as an actor, and definitely, being punched by a puppet ranks as a singular experience in my career.
Gillian JacobsI think when you have some success as a kid, your notion of being a good actor is pleasing the director, doing exactly what they tell you to do.
Gillian Jacobs