I've written before about why I believe youth theatre is important, and it's clear that I'm not the only one who thinks that! A friend on Facebook shared this great image from Ovation TV's Facebook page, adapted from an article written by Lisa Phillips on ARTSblog (and re-posted by the Washington Post). Click on the …
Throwback Thursday: From Women’s Eyes
Can it be that I haven't posted a Throwback Thursday since March? Well, let's get that train a-runnin' again with this week's throwback, which is still a fairly recent throwback to August 2014 and one of our first read-throughs for From Women's Eyes. It's pretty amazing to think how far we have come in two …
Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Johnny Depp
"With any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There has to be, otherwise it's just not acting. It's lying." - Johnny Depp, actor, producer & musician
20 Ways to Make Rehearsal Part of Your Daily Routine
As a director, nothing makes me happier when my actors come into rehearsal knowing their lines, cues, blocking and choreography. It's so clearly evident which actors have put in the work, and it's wonderful to see their growth and progress over the rehearsal process. Those are the actors I want to continue working with show …
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What I’ve Learned: The Blogcademy Edition
Anyone who has read my blog knows that I'm a big advocate of The Blogcademy. (I think advocate is a better word than "fangirl" but let's not mince words, shall we?) For those who have been living under a rock, The Blogcademy is the brainchild of three amazing bloggers: Shauna Haider of Nubby Twiglet, …
Kerry Hishon 