The classroom should be a place where students confront the idea of typecasting. The process of teaching must go beyond simply applying one point of view to an entire art form. As a 6'2" actor, I am often cast based on my size. Brutish roles that are stereotypically associated with my stature come naturally to me and I have a wonderful time playing these parts. But I often find that my most profound moments as a student come from instructors who challenge me to play roles that require vulnerability. Today as an instructor, I strive to provide the same experience to my own students. I seek to push the limits of my students to expand the roles that they are able to access. It is not enough to put one acting philosophy onto a student and call it a day. My students are challenged to stretch themselves into something profound.