So You Are Directing a Musical…Now What?

So You Are Directing a Musical…Now What? Recently, I was interviewed by Jessica Peresta of the Elementry Musician podcast. Primarily, we spoke about drama integration. However we did speak about the process of directing a play or musical. Today, I’m going to discuss So You Are Directing a Musical…Now What? Again, I forget not everyone knows […]

The Meaning Behind “There Are No Small Acting Parts Only Small Actors”

Two actors in a musical

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.

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.