"I think in any form of acting, you're well served if you've done theatre." - Jim Parsons, Emmy & Golden Globe Award-winning actor (The Big Bang Theory)
Category: Theatre
Fun & Games: The Theatre Tag
Sometimes when you're strapped for inspiration (and you're blogging late at night), it's fun to complete a tag questionnaire! This one comes via Theatre Girl. I did another one back in November about musical theatre. Completing a tag questionnaire could be a "great getting to know you" game with a new cast! Or, you could answer …
Theatre Fun & Games: Fruit Basket
Theatre games are a great way to get rehearsals off to a fun start. Kids love playing games, and if you're clever, you can have them play games that also teach skills! Hidden learning -- sneaky AND fun! One of the most popular games I use is called Fruit Basket. It's high energy, great for …
Throwback Thursday: Tom Sawyer
This is a cool perspective, isn't it? It's a view from the balcony of the Spriet Family Theatre. This week's throwback is from Original Kids Theatre Company's Spring 2011 production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which I directed. You can see me in the upper left corner in the royal blue shirt (next to …
Theatre Thoughts: On Friendship
One of the greatest aspects of theatre is not just the wonderful stories, the gorgeous songs, the thrill of live performances (although all those things are amazing!); it's the friendships that are made throughout the process; the camaraderie that grows during show week; and the sense of pride in working together with a group of …
Kerry Hishon 