Acting has been a popular form of storytelling for over 4000 years. Using one's body and voice to convey a story didn’t require written language. Learn storytelling and acting secrets from actor Jennifer Riker who plays Dr. Helga Jace on Black Lightning.

Jennifer has been a working actor for over 30 years. She holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. She’s an acting teacher and coach. You’ve seen her on the Walking Dead, House of Cards, Nashville, Castle, Criminal minds - all over tv, audiobooks, commercials. You can watch her on Netflix as Dr. Jace on the DC Universe show Black Lightning.

Some topics we cover in this episode:

1. What makes a good story?
2. Why be an actor?
3. How do you develop a character?
4. What type of story or genre would you like to do that you haven't?
5. What are the limitations or strengths of being typecast?
6. How has the rise of female creators in Hollywood changed the environment?
7. What makes good dialogue?
8. What's your favorite performance?
9. What's your best piece of storytelling advice?

You can find Jennifer Riker’s impressive list of credits on IMDB.

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