Are You Missing These Kind of People in Your Life?
Are you missing these people in your life? What is special about community theatre actors? That’s my student portraying Mary Poppins! This is a subject near and dear to my heart. I have a very long relationship with community theatre. I helped to create one in Columbia, Missouri back in 1979 I believe. It is […]
The Meaning Behind “There Are No Small Acting Parts Only Small Actors”
I got to thinking about the performers who are playing smaller parts in the nominated productions. If you ever see them on television in a short quip on a syndicated news or talk show, you’ll observe those supporting characters and chorus members are just as invested in the production as the leading actors.
Ten Audition Secrets From a Director
Ten Audition Secrets from a Director You knew this subject was coming, didn’t you? It only seems natural to speak about how I make decisions about casting someone in a play. These ten audition secrets from a director are experiences I’ve observed. Remember, these are only my opinions. Someone else will have a different viewpoint, […]
Critical Steps in Producing a Play or Musical: Costumes
When I was a little girl, Halloween at our house was not a big production. Actually, I don’t know if it was ever as big a deal as it is now.
Eighteen Ways to Make Your Directing Experience Less Stressful, Part Two
Part Two: If I have learned anything over these thirty-eight years of directing it is that directing is stressful.
Eighteen Ways To Make Your Directing Experience Less Stressful, Part One
As I am sure you are aware, I have directed countless plays and musicals. Honestly, I quit counting when I was around two hundred. No matter how many times I direct, however, there are certain occuramces that I experience each time. Now listen folks, I can save you TIME if you’ll apply my lessons to […]