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 …
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 …
Source “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” ~ Mark Twain One of the most fun things about working on a show is trying on your costume for the first time. You've rehearsed your blocking and practiced your lines and sung your songs, but once you step into your character's …
I found this awesome list at Rubies & Ribbon and, of course, it caught my eye, as I just turned 30 on Friday. So I thought I'd compare my life experiences to the ones Sidra listed and see how I've measured up as a 30-year-old! 1. Live on another continent I haven't lived on another continent, but …
It's been a week now since The Little Mermaid Jr. closed. I've been able to decompress a bit, and reflect on what I've learned. At the first rehearsal, pass around a Sharpie and have your cast write their names ON THE COVER of their scripts, right away. That way when they inevitably get left behind, …
Kerry Hishon 