If you're living in London, Ontario, unless you're living under a rock, you've definitely heard of Donald D'Haene. He's worn many hats in the London theatre scene: actor, producer, promoter, reviewer, award-show creator and host of the DISH Awards. His website, Donald's DISH, has garnered over 280,000 hits (and is growing on the daily). I …
Continue reading Theatre Talk With Donald D’Haene, Host of “DISH with Donald,” Rogers TV London
"Even when I was little and going on auditions, it was clear who was there because they wanted to be there, and who was there because their stage parents were making them be there. There was a major difference." -- Wil Wheaton, actor, blogger, voice actor & writer
I wish I could take credit for this great character-building exercise, but I can't: I found it on Pinterest via The Teacher Next Door! (Isn't that where all the great ideas come from nowadays?) I used it during rehearsals for The Big Bad Musical, and it was so fantastic in helping my actors develop and …
Continue reading Character-Building Exercise: F.A.S.T. Analysis
Don't have to tell me twice! I went on a quick camping trip this weekend in between performances of The Big Bad Musical, and even though it rained, it was still lots of fun! I hope your summer has been full of fun adventures so far, and that you're reading this post on a beach …
It's time! The Big Bad Musical opens tomorrow at 2 pm and I cannot wait! This is a ridiculously silly show and it has been a blast to direct. The actors are ready -- all they need is an audience. I hope that'll be YOU! Feast your eyes on some gorgeous photos of my awesome …
Kerry Hishon 