Power Of Why With Naomi Haile

“Really good art is amazing to witness. It changes people, it changes culture. When you make a great film, a great song, a great painting, or a great poem, the world changes. But when it’s mediocre, it’s just forgettable, like mediocre pizza.” ​​Meet Terry Knickerbocker, the renowned acting coach and founder of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio in Brooklyn. Terry discusses the transformative power of training, creative freedom, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself. Terry brings 30 years of experience helping actors unlock their authentic voices, refine their craft, and find their purpose.  In this conversation, we explore how the Meisner technique nurtures freedom and authenticity, helping actors overcome the barriers of fear and self-doubt. Terry shares his philosophy on teaching as a collaborative and profound responsibility and his belief in guiding students to build technical skills and emotional depth. Terry is committed to learning and training. He is a graduate of NYU’s Experimental Theatre Wing