Lisa Temple Actress Your Senator, Doctor, Teacher, Mom

The second Los Angeles Theatre interview came about when one of Rich’s fellow castmates offered us comp tickets to see “Wait Until Dark” at Geffen Playhouse. Well, who wouldn’t take advantage of such a great opportunity?? Many thanks to Lauren Patten, who is Allison Pill’s understudy in this effective thriller. Geffen has always been a […]

As a huge theatre lover, I got an idea to shoot some brief interviews in support of Los Angeles Theatre. It so happens that two of our dear friends, Jenny Lin and Richie Ferris, are in this new musical called “Pokemusical”. This could work, I thought! I don’t think it matters that we have only […]

It’s been one of those weeks…I hurt my back recently helping our dog stand up. (She has arthritis.) So I’ve been down physically, which makes it harder to find the motivation to pursue my acting career. Last night I went on a minor rant, proclaiming that we should just sell the house and move to […]

Every year my husband and I decide on a name for the summer. It started the year we went on a big diet, where he lost 40 lbs and I lost 20 lbs. It was called the Summer of Healing. That was also the summer my husband had heel surgery. Seemed like the perfect time […]

Auditions are one of the trickiest parts of being an actor. I’ve lost roles because I didn’t audition with enough intention and clarity. And I’ve watched actors waiting to go into their auditions, clearly feeling fragile and negative, and it’s obvious they won’t be getting cast this time. Why are auditions so difficult? It’s similar […]

I’m a big tennis fan and I’m excited that the Wimbledon Tournament in London started this week! When I watch a tennis match I see the players as two people on a big stage with thousands of audience members. The drama that often ensues never ceases to fascinate me. It’s amazing how a player’s attitude […]

Rich & I on the set of Kiff Scholl’s Film, “Surprise”. I would like to make my own movie! Thankfully, these days it’s far easier to do so than ever before. Good equipment is less expensive, and using digital files instead of “film in a can” makes the editing process less complicated (though there is […]

As I sit here this Memorial Day, it occurs to me that I’ve really improved the quality of my life the past few years. I used to get stuck on an emotion or a circumstance, and turn it into my own self-directed drama. I would keep playing that painful Cranial Cinema until I would become […]

Lisa with Patina Miller, the Leading Player in Pippin!! We were just snapping shots of the Pippin poster and the big guy who did all the lifting in the trapeze acts. Then suddenly we see Patina. How lucky to see Patina getting out of a cab! She’s so nice to stop to chat!!

  I’m so glad I took this Challenge, offered by Dallas Travers, The Actors Advocate. Check her out at www.dallastravers.com. There’s always so much strategy for finding success in any business, and now I know some very specific action steps for an actor in the Entertainment Industry! The biggest strategy is to maintain a positive […]