Source "All the real work is done in the rehearsal period." ~ Donald Pleasence This topic seems to be becoming a series! I've written about theatre etiquette concerning costumes and props. This week, we're moving on to rehearsals! So many actors focus on the final product, the performance. Really, it makes sense: that's what everyone is looking …
After the smashing success of the first puppet-making day at the Palace Theatre, a second puppet workshop was held on Saturday April 13, taught by the wondrous Ceris Thomas and assisted by yours truly! And here's what happened! Introductions were made... Fabric was selected... Patterns were cut out... Sewing commenced... New friends began to take …
This is a great memory from July 2012. I was asked to assist with some fight choreography for OKTC's production of Robin Hood's Merry Outdoor Adventures, which was written by the cast themselves, and performed outdoors on the grounds of Huron College at Western University. I only had one opportunity to see the show, as …
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Source "Acting is all about big hair and funny props... All the great actors knew it. Olivier knew it, Brando knew it." ~ Harold Ramis Last week I wrote about theatre etiquette concerning costumes. This week, we're moving on to props! Let's get the definitions out of the way, shall we? A theatrical property, commonly referred …
The London Fringe Theatre Festival is fast approaching! 2013 will be my fifth year "fringe-ing." For my first two years, 2009 and 2010, I volunteered as a "Trouper," which was so much fun, and a great way to meet people! During 2010, I also stage managed a show called Long Time Passing in the Fringe, which was a great experience. …
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Kerry Hishon 