Sounds good, eh? But what does that mean? Who is an independent actor?

1. The actor who is “director-proof,” not dependent upon outside feedback
2. The actor who is not stuck in propensities, limitations or habit patterns
3. The actor who possesses a thorough knowledge of the tools of the trade
4. The actor who makes insightful choices and insists on following through
5. The actor who knows how to prepare organically implement those choices
6. The actor who knows how to translate general direction into specific craft
7. The actor who trusts impulses and follows them moment-to-moment
8. The actor who understands all media, and adjusts behavior accordingly
9. The actor who thinks like an artist - not prone to obligation or imitation
10. Are you an independent actor?