"As they say, there are two rules in improv: Never say no, and never ask why. When another actor asks 'Why?' or says no to something you're suggesting, then it's very clear that they're putting the onus on you, because they're not comfortable with it themselves." -- Johnny Galecki, actor ("The Big Bang Theory," "Roseanne")
"Theatre actors are so disciplined. Especially if you're doing musicals, you have to be in shape physically, mentally, and have to be on your game all the time. That's exhausting." -- Neil Patrick Harris, actor, writer, producer, director, comedian, magician, singer & television host
"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 …
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"Rehearsals make a huge difference." -- John Leguizamo, actor, voice actor, producer, comedian, playwright & screenwriter
Kerry Hishon 