The Jay Tavare Academy

www.JayTavareAcademy.com

Being an actor is tough. Casting directors decide if you’re right for the part from the second you walk in the door. My body is my instrument. It must be completely in tune and ready to perform at a minute’s notice.

I do all my own stunts as well, so keeping myself ready for roles is imperative.

In this process, I’ve learned some pretty astounding truths about my body, and about the human body. Techniques that enable you to be your BEST at any given moment, so you have the edge. I’ve run marathons, won dance competitions, and continue to push myself even farther. It’s all about keeping a positive mental attitude.

This is especially important as you age. You want to keep that youth inside you alive: your laughter, your suppleness, your radiant spirit. If your body falls apart, you’ll feel stuck on the sidelines of life, in the doldrums, waiting.

I believe my commitment to my training, both mentally and physically, is why I’ve had a career lasting over 4 decades that is still going strong today!