The Best of 2015 from kerryhishon.com

The Best of 2015 from kerryhishon.com

It's been quiet around these parts, as I have been going back and forth this month between Robin Hood performances, three different Christmas celebrations with friends and family, and (most thankfully) REST with all caps. It's been a whirlwind of a year. I always find that December is a month for reflection. It's been wonderful to …

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3 Quick Tips for Your Next Musical Theatre Audition (Video Post!)

3 Quick Tips for Your Next Musical Theatre Audition (Video Post!)

I have been wanting to make YouTube videos for a verrrrrrry long time, but I have yet to really get the guts up to do one. Well, recent inspiration from Sarah Starrs, Gala Darling, and Veronica Varlow have pushed me to get over myself and film something! Presenting... 3 Quick Tips for Your Next Musical …

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8 Essential Clothing Pieces For Actors

8 Essential Clothing Pieces For Actors

Yesterday I posted about essential clothing items for actresses. Not wanting to leave the male contingent out, here are 8 essential items that every actor should own. The following items should be staples in your wardrobe, guys! A plain black long-sleeved shirt ("rehearsal blacks," can be button-down or pullover). Plain black dress pants (no visible logos). …

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8 Essential Clothing Pieces For Actresses

8 Essential Clothing Pieces For Actresses

I'm pretty sure that getting to try on a new costume for the first time is one of an actor's favourite parts of the rehearsal process. Your costume helps so much to tell the story of the show, and helps you really become the character. But before that, you will need some costume basics! The following items …

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9 Items That Should Be In Every Actor's Hair Kit

9 Items That Should Be In Every Actor’s Hair Kit

"Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen..." If you are lacking in the hair department, then you can skip this article. But for the rest of you folically-blessed actors out there who have lovely tresses to manage, here are 9 items that you should definitely have in your …

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