Last time I posted something from an article about the world of theater and trial lawyers. Today I’d like to share another part of the article relating to listening. Actors must learn to respond to the other actor’s lines. That requires good eye contact, intense listening and good timing. It has been said that even when the actor doesn’t have a line and is not involved with a speaking part, they still must listen intently to what is going on…
I’m working on a paper about the direct connection between acting, theater, movies, media and trial lawyers. Here is an excerpt for you to think about. Professionals in the movie and theater business talk about the importance of “stage presence.” The appearance you make and the impression formed by others from seeing and hearing you speak is a stage presence. It is closely related to non verbal communication. Actors must master it and lawyers must learn it as well. All…
The importance of first impression is well known to all trial lawyers. We know that a trial is a contest or battle for impressions and not one of logic. Jurors, like all people, make up their minds on the basis of impressions they form unconsciously from their values and their emotional response, after which they ratify their decision with their intellect. You never get a second chance to make a first impression and first impressions are long lasting It’s generally…