Robin's Thailand Blog

Focus: acting with my son Gandhi, father–son acting, acting with kids, acting in Bangkok There’s a special kind of truth that appears when you act with a child: they don’t perform, they play. In this video I step on camera with my son, Gandhi, to explore how play and presence turn simple moments into honest performance. Why acting with a child unlocks honest performance Children live moment to moment. Ask for “sad,” they don’t fake a tear—they feel one, then bounce back. That’s the craft: presence, breath, and listening. As Meisner reminds us, acting is truthful behavior under imaginary circumstances—and kids are naturals at truthful behavior. What we did in this session - Warm-ups that invite laughter: loosen the jaw, hum, and shake out the body so breath leads the scene. - Role-switch improv: Gandhi directs Papa; I take his notes (yes, he’s blunt—and right). - Listening games: say a line, let the eyes finish the thought before the next breath. Try this at home (micro-dr...

If you work across cultures, understanding Thai vs Western acting gives you an edge: you’ll adapt faster, perform with clarity, and book more roles.Actors in Thailand, Southeast Asia, and international markets often feel the style shift between Thai vs Western acting. Thai mainstream performance (especially Lakorn) loves high expression, musical timing, and bold stakes. Western screen acting leans into micro-behavior, silence, and close-up truth. This guide shows you the practical differences, common mistakes, and simple drills to blend both approaches so you can work confidently on any set. Watch: Thai vs Western Acting (Full Breakdown) Press play to see live examples and on-camera drills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMTO2QkBv0o Table of Contents - Expression Scale: Micro vs. Macro - Timing & Pace: Simmer vs. Sizzle - Status, Etiquette & Eye-lines on Thai Sets - Dialogue Rhythm & Breath - Common Mistakes (and Quick Fixes) - Practical Drill...

If you work across cultures, understanding Thai vs Western acting gives you an edge: you’ll adapt faster, perform with clarity, and book more roles. Actors in Thailand, Southeast Asia, and international markets often feel the style shift between Thai vs Western acting. Thai mainstream performance (especially Lakorn) loves high expression, musical timing, and bold stakes. Western screen acting leans into micro-behavior, silence, and close-up truth. This guide shows you the practical differences, common mistakes, and simple drills to blend both approaches so you can work confidently on any set. Watch: Thai vs Western Acting (Full Breakdown) Press play to see live examples and on-camera drills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMTO2QkBv0o Table of Contents - Expression Scale: Micro vs. Macro - Timing & Pace: Simmer vs. Sizzle - Status, Etiquette & Eye-lines on Thai Sets - Dialogue Rhythm & Breath - Common Mistakes (and Quick Fixes) - Practical Dril...