Tiny Theatre Tips #8: Update Your Resume This is a really simple tip, but it's easy to forget -- keep your resume updated. Every time you complete a new gig, take a new class, or master a new skill, be sure to include it on your resume. When you go to an audition or job …
There's an old joke in the theatre world that goes, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice." You may not be trying to get to Carnegie Hall, but no matter what, if you're an actor-type, you need to practice... and not just during rehearsals. If you want to succeed at acting, you …
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I'm heading to New York City in less than a week with the Original Kids Theatre Company, and I'm so excited! This will be my fifth trip to NYC, and my third with OKTC. I've already got tickets for Sleep No More and School of Rock, and I've got a list of other shows and adventures …
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This video is inspired by an older post of mine, Theatre Etiquette: Concerning Rehearsals. My theatre etiquette posts are some of my most popular on this site, so I hope you'll find this video useful! If you’re reading this post via email or RSS, click here to watch the video!) If you have any topics …
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As a director and teacher, one of my first priorities at the beginning of a new session or rehearsal process is to learn everyone's names as quickly as possible. It makes young actors feel important and that they are a vital part of the team. Here are some tips that I use all the time …
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