The gang was back again at the Palace Theatre on Sunday July 21 to teach a whole crop of new friends to make monster puppets! They say a picture is worth a thousand words (well, whoever "they" are) so be prepared for a few thousand! As always, we started promptly at 10 am. Andrew was a bit …
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I'm so excited to start this new feature here at kerryhishon.com -- free theatre educational resources! Did I mention that they are free?! These resources are tried, tested and true! I have used them in my own workshops and classes (most recently with OKTC's T.A.G. program) with great success. Learning shouldn't be dry and dull... …
I just want to be a part of great stories, whether I'm part of an amazing ensemble cast or I'm leading it or the antagonist or whatever. -- Zoe Saldana As performers, we're always aiming for the top: the plum role, the title character, the star billing. But very few shows are written with multiple starring roles. …
I recently got an email from a friend who is stage managing a show and is finding that some of the actors are not feeling very included and separated from the rest of the cast. That seriously sucks! As I've said before, theatre is such a creative medium. It's absolutely crucial to create a sense of …
Source This post was inspired by Ceris' awesome series of ten articles over on The Lovers, The Dreamers, and You about what makes the best actor/director/stage manager/designer/etc. That got me to thinking... what makes the best theatrical assistant? Theatre is such a collaborative art form, and as they say, "Many hands make light work." Assistants come …
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