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Kevin 2.0
It has begun. I dont know exactly WHEN it happened, but it’s happened. I am no longer a performer– I’m the DAD of a performer. A couple of ‘em, actually. Yesterday, out of the blue, I saw my neighbor drive … Continue reading
Bucking the System
I’m a playwright. (I almost feel like I’m speaking at a 12-step meeting: “God help me– I’m a playwright…” Ha) I make my living (and have for the past 20 years) by writing plays and musicals that producers want to … Continue reading
Posted in Business Stuff, Playwrighting, Theatre
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You Weren’t Energetic
From my “Don’t Call Us–We’ll Call You,” A Cynic’s Answer to Why Actors Don’t Get Cast. YOU WEREN’T ENERGETIC. When your name was called you lazily walked to the stage. When I asked for volunteers, you didn’t raise your hand. … Continue reading
Posted in 50 Reasons You Didn't Get Cast, Auditions
Tagged actors, audition, auditioning, casting, Kevin M Reese, KMR Scripts, theatre
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You Didn’t Fill Out Your Form Completely
From my “Don’t Call Us–We’ll Call You,” A Cynic’s Answer to Why Actors Don’t Get Cast. YOU DIDN’T FILL OUT YOUR AUDITION FORM COMPLETELY. Actually, I was thinking of casting you but your phone number was missing (or incorrect). I … Continue reading
Posted in 50 Reasons You Didn't Get Cast, Auditions
Tagged actors, audition, auditioning, casting, Kevin M Reese, KMR Scripts, theatre
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The Look of Expectation in a Child’s Eyes
Last night our youngest, Edie, 11, was going to spend the night with one of her school friends. Her friend rang our doorbell and I answered. I opened the door and said, “Oh, we’re not buying anything today, come … Continue reading
Posted in Business Stuff, Kids, Theatre, Writing for Child/Family Audiences
Tagged acting, children's theatre, Kevin M Reese, KMR Scripts, performing
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Creative Process
There are as many different creative processes as there are creative people. There’s no “right” way to do anything, and I suppose the only “wrong” ways to create are the ones that result in no creativity. Duh. Here’s an example … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General
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