A special gift.

A gift from one of my T.A.G. (The Actor Grows) students -- chocolate covered pretzels (there were more but I ate them) and a hand-made card.  This one's going in the scrapbook. 🙂 The card reads: "What TAG is over!? NO! Without TAG I'm just another mask, another Drama Queen. Boy you taught me quick. …

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DISHing with The Lovers, The Dreamers and You!

Check out our interview with Donald D'Haene at the Beat Magazine!  Fun times were had by all. Here are some highlights: "The Lovers The Dreamers and You is pure magic in podcast form. Done and done." "I would like to add that the team are all exceptionally good-looking." "I like awards. I won a trophy …

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A fantastic end to the month.

Wow.  November has absolutely flown by!  A month full of theatre, friends, and learning experiences.  And today has been the cherry on top of an amazing month! First: I can offically announce (FINALLY!) that I will be directing the OKTC March Break show, which is Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr!  I'm SO EXCITED!!!  After 2 1/2 …

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Thoughts on the first read-through

I just got home from the first read-through for Empty Space Productions' Edward II, and I had a great time!  I'm happy to be working with a bunch of old friends from The Winter's Tale and The Three Musketeers, and looking forward to working with new people as well. I already know the show is …

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Audition Advice for Young Actors

I always have students and parents asking questions about auditions, so I spoke directly to some director and music director colleagues who have seen countless auditions.  Here is the advice that came up most frequently! 1.  Choose a monologue or song that is age-appropriate, and appropriate for the show you're auditioning for. "Pick something that shows …

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