Thoughts & Stories
Writing, filmmaking, acting, and the creative life — in Tamir's own words.
First commercial audition in the books! Turns out my co-star Dino is a total natural at slating — even if he mostly just came for the treats.
Are the protagonist and the main character in your story the same person? Understanding the distinction can sharpen your screenplay by clarifying whose journey your story is really about.
Why writing to please an audience makes the writing worse — and how the addiction to external approval quietly hollows out your identity, your art, and your peace.
Good mood food is real. Tamir steps into the kitchen and proves that cooking for yourself is its own kind of creative act.
You're not waiting for a blessing; you've already received it. You're simply opening yourself up now to embody it. — Michael B. Beckwith
"One of the best pieces of live theatrics I have seen in quite some time!" — NoHo Arts District raves about Yardenne's wild, hilarious world premiere at The Group Rep.
LA Theatrix calls it "entertaining and refreshing" — Yardenne's dark comedy whodunit earns praise for its sharp ensemble, precise comedic timing, and a production that delivers both humor and reflection.
Broadway World covers the debut of Tamir Yardenne's dark comedy murder mystery — stylish, darkly unhinged, and fueled by ambition, power, and deceit. An Emmy is up for grabs.
A sharp, witty review of Tamir Yardenne's dark comedy murder mystery at The Group Rep Theatre — eight actors, zero weak links, and a whodunit that earns every gasp. ★★★★½
StageSceneLA calls it "terrific" — Tamir Yardenne on playing the dynamic realtor Andre in Russell Brown's supernatural real-estate thriller at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills.
Playing Andre in the world premiere of Russell Brown's Listing at Theatre 40 — a story about architectural obsession, preservation vs. profit, and finding real emotion in a make-believe world.
Jesus has the power to change our hearts, transform our lives, and help us love others. Together, we can heal the world by loving like Him.
After a successful run of The Young and the Rest of Us, I'm ready to take on something darker, bolder, and more provocative. Meet Mandingo.
A small animal rescue initiative started in 2008, driven by a lifelong passion for animals — and a belief that every creature deserves a second chance.
What do you do when 21 years of your life, your home, and your belongings are swept away in a cascade of smoke and fire? NYU Tisch alumnus Tamir Yardenne found his saving grace in the typewriter.
What happens when you take the heightened drama of daytime television and throw a murder mystery into the mix? I sat down to write a play that answers exactly that question — and the result surprised even me.
Creating an award-winning web series from scratch — writing, directing, producing, and starring in it — was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my career. Here's what I wish I'd known going in.
People often ask how I manage to act, write, and direct simultaneously. The honest answer? It's messy, chaotic, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Here's my process.
There's a reason the best comedies make you laugh and then make you think. Dark comedy isn't about shock value — it's about using humor as a Trojan horse to deliver uncomfortable truths.
After months of pre-production, shooting, and post-production, we've wrapped my first independent feature film. The journey from page to screen was unlike anything I've experienced before.
The theme of external validation vs. internal worth runs through almost everything I write. It's not an accident. Here's why this idea keeps showing up in my work.