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You’ve been told to "build a backstory." To fill in the gaps. To dive deep into psychology.

But I've seen firsthand in my 25 years of acting & coaching how backstory gets in the actor's way.

By understanding what it actually is, why it's unnecessary, and what to do instead, I've shared with my clients the 1 shift that has changed everything.

The best performances don’t come from backstory. They come from presence. From clarity. From the now.

This free webinar is an invitation to shake up what you’ve been taught—and find a new way in. One that’s faster, more freeing, and more connected to the story you're actually telling.

You need a breakthrough.

You’ve put in the hours. You’ve followed the rules.

But if you’re still overthinking, disconnected, or stuck rewriting the same scenes in your head… maybe it’s time to question the tools you were taught to trust.

Backstory is optional. Acting in the now is not.

This free class will show you how to drop in faster, with more truth—and less noise.

Bring your doubts. Bring your training. Just be ready to let go of what’s not working.

This isn’t just another webinar. It’s an invitation to act with more freedom, clarity, and joy.

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"I have never been in a community quite like Crash Acting. When I began over three years ago, acting was a painful and unsustainable process for me. What I have learned here is subtle and very profound. Ben has helped me find so much enjoyment and fulfillment in acting by guiding me toward my own process and practice - something he does for every student. I feel unshakable in the work, and have an excitement to tackle new challenges, while before I tried to control everything to make it less overwhelming. On top of all of this, Crash is a vibrant, genuine and supportive community. People are there to be challenged and to be there for each other in the challenge."

"I found Crash Acting and Benjamin Mathes at just the right time. I was ready to “call it a day” in my acting career. I was so weighed down by the business, the hustle, and the classes that just put me in my head started to crush my creativity. The joy of play was gone. I’d been following Ben on Instagram and his short clips always left me intrigued. His classes are refreshing and restorative to the play and the joy I used to have when I felt one with story and character. It feels so good to be on the road to recovery! This came at a time when I really needed to feel that again. I am so grateful for Ben and all the wonderful people I’ve met and the encouragement I’ve received. I highly and heartily recommend his classes. In any format you can get them!"

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The Case Against Backstory: Waste Your Time If You Want

A FREE 1-hour Live Webinar with Benjamin Mathes, founder of Crash Acting

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Hey, I’m Benjamin Mathes — and I think actors have been misled...

You don’t need another backstory.

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