During a recent rehearsal for The Wedding Singer, one of my actors asked for some exercises to help them really understand their character and make them REAL. Of course, I was happy to help! Acting is much more than just memorizing your lines. You really need to live, breathe, and understand your character. So read …
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I love hearing "war stories" of things that go wrong during shows. In theatre, Murphy's law is always in effect -- if something can get broken, go missing, or otherwise just go entirely wrong, it will! Read along to find out some funny, strange, and just plain dangerous stories with props that have happened in …
I am obsessed with Peter and the Starcatcher. I saw it on Broadway years ago and went absolutely crazy over it. In its simplest terms, it's the story of Peter Pan and Captain Hook... before they became Peter Pan and Captain Hook. A prequel series written by Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry, it was adapted for …
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We're basically at the half-way point in the rehearsal process for The Wedding Singer. It has been fun but challenging so far. With a cast of 36 energetic, enthusiastic actors, the artistic staff are always kept on their toes. We've made good progress so far -- I'm pretty sure all the music has been learned; …
To an outsider, theatrical jargon probably doesn't make a lot of sense. Hence, the following funny for your weekend (source is unknown, but I found this little gem linked on both Theatrecrafts and Theatrical Intelligence). Enjoy!
Kerry Hishon 