Wow. November has absolutely flown by! A month full of theatre, friends, and learning experiences. And today has been the cherry on top of an amazing month! First: I can offically announce (FINALLY!) that I will be directing the OKTC March Break show, which is Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr! I'm SO EXCITED!!! After 2 1/2 …
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Thoughts on the first read-through
I just got home from the first read-through for Empty Space Productions' Edward II, and I had a great time! I'm happy to be working with a bunch of old friends from The Winter's Tale and The Three Musketeers, and looking forward to working with new people as well. I already know the show is …
Audition Advice for Young Actors
I always have students and parents asking questions about auditions, so I spoke directly to some director and music director colleagues who have seen countless auditions. Here is the advice that came up most frequently! 1. Choose a monologue or song that is age-appropriate, and appropriate for the show you're auditioning for. "Pick something that shows …
Quote of the Day – Directing
“The Director's Role: You are the obstetrician. You are not the parent of this child we call the play. You are present at its birth for clinical reasons, like a doctor or midwife. Your job most of the time is simply to do no harm. When something does go wrong, however, your awareness that something …
Puppet Making Day: A Recap!
On Sunday, November 25, a bunch of friends gathered at the Palace Theatre with a common goal: to learn to make "Muppet" style monster puppets. Our fearless leader, Ceris, had already gathered all the necessary materials (pre-marked fur, ping-pong balls and velcro dots for eyes, foam templates, and much more) and we were ready to …
Kerry Hishon 