We've just had our second "real" rehearsal for The Wedding Singer -- the first two rehearsals were devoted to auditions. Sunday's rehearsal was all about learning big cast numbers, and last night's rehearsal was focused on working on vocal solos with some of the leads. While they weren't singing, we discussed character traits, as well as …
Inspired by Heroine Training by Miss Xandra Bee, I'm here to dispense six bits of wisdom and advice to young actresses out there, with some references to past shows and productions I've worked on. (All these lessons apply to boys too... but we all can use a good dose of girl power!) 🙂 Be a leader. …
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It's that time again! The Fall 2014 season at Original Kids Theatre Company was just released yesterday, and it will prove to be a GRAND ADVENTURE indeed! We have nine incredible productions to be performed by our Main Cast Company, and I know our actors cannot wait to get started rehearsing in September. I am …
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Circle round, people. This is going to be a long one. It's time for epic storytelling with Kerry! Sunday, August 3 was the closing show of OKTC's Through the Looking Glass. Our closing show was scheduled for 11 am -- an unusual time, but that's the way it works when you've got two shows playing …
Well folks, it's that time again! I think I say this for every show I direct, but it's hard to believe that OKTC's Through the Looking Glass opens tomorrow. It feels like we just started rehearsing; when in actuality we started way back in April. I am SO PROUD of the hard work that my …
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