Wednesday Words of Wisdom - Jon Bon Jovi

Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Jon Bon Jovi

"Miracles happen every day; Change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you." - Jon Bon Jovi, singer-songwriter, record producer, philanthropist & actor

"There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Actors": Why This Isn't True and What To Do About It

“There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Actors”: Why This Isn’t True and What To Do About It

I'm sure you've heard the expression "There are no small parts, only small actors" before. We often tell this to young actors who have received their role in a show, counted their lines (ugh!) and have discovered that their friend has 36 lines while they only have 4. They truly have a small part. If …

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Theatre Fun & Games: Fruit Basket

Theatre Fun & Games: Fruit Basket

Theatre games are a great way to get rehearsals off to a fun start. Kids love playing games, and if you're clever, you can have them play games that also teach skills! Hidden learning -- sneaky AND fun! One of the most popular games I use is called Fruit Basket. It's high energy, great for …

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Theatre Thoughts: On Friendship

Theatre Thoughts: On Friendship

One of the greatest aspects of theatre is not just the wonderful stories, the gorgeous songs, the thrill of live performances (although all those things are amazing!); it's the friendships that are made throughout the process; the camaraderie that grows during show week; and the sense of pride in working together with a group of …

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The Best of 2014: 40 Posts from kerryhishon.com

The Best of 2014: 40 Posts from kerryhishon.com

2014 has been jam-packed! When I look back on it, I can't believe how much I've mashed into one year. Inspired by Shauna Haider and Gala Darling's lists, here are my top 40 posts of 2014. I've had a blast this year working on a million projects and keeping crazy-busy. I can't wait to see …

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