How I Got Here, Part Two (The University Years)

I wrote a post over a year ago about my "how I got to where I am" story, which nobody asked for.  You can read that post here.  Today I'm finally adding part two to the blog! So, we're at the university years!  I applied to only three universities: the University of Guelph, the University …

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5 Useful Things for Young Actors to Know

Got a burning question about theatre you need answered?  Here are some common questions I've received from kids and parents at OKTC -- hope you find them useful!1.  I want to get involved in theatre.  What should I do?  Join your school drama club.  Try out for your school production.  Take drama classes.  Audition for your community theatre.  Go to …

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A Young Actor's Toolkit

A Young Actor’s Toolkit (Plus A Free Printable)

Every profession has their own tools of the trade.  A professional athlete needs their sports equipment (skates, sneakers, bats, balls, whatever!).  A house builder needs their hammer, safety goggles, hard hat, and so on.  An actor is no exception!  Here are the items I always tell my TAG actors that they should have. Rehearsal Tools …

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The Lovers, The Dreamers and You at the Beat Dish Awards!

I'm really excited to announce that The Lovers, The Dreamers and You team will be on the red carpet at the 2013 Beat Dish Awards! Here's a blurb from the website: Well fans and friends, we’ve got some exciting news! This January the team from The Lovers, the Dreamers and You will be in attendance at …

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Tips for a (relatively painless) strike

Photo Source Striking after a show is probably the task that most theatre people look forward to the least... if at all.  The show is over, the final bows have been taken, and everyone is eager to get to the cast party -- the last thing anybody wants to do is clean up the theatre.  …

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