Monthly Archives: August 2011

Musicals vs Non-Musicals?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Kevin

    I have to be honest, the only reason I decided offer non-musical versions of my shows was so I can sell to theatres that don’t do musicals.  It was purely a marketing decision.  I didn’t want to– but … Continue reading →

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Running – Day 2

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Kevin

Wed August 31, 2011 Two days in a row.  If I remember correctly from my old running days, my success rate improves exponentially after today.  Just like playwrighting (cool!  I just justified this entry! HA), the difficulty in running/exercising success … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kevin

This has little to do with playwrighting or children’s theatre.  I didn’t ask KMR Scripts if it was okay for me to write about this– but I’m just going to go ahead and do it.  In a way, EVERYTHING affects … Continue reading →

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Technique is for When Inspiration Fails

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Kevin

I learned this from Miss Creed (Kay Creed Osterhaus, my vocal coach during my grad school years, 1982-86, at Oklahoma City University). Especially for young performers, the thought of taking voice lessons for 5 or 10 years can be daunting.  What … Continue reading →

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Why I Think Grease Should NOT be performed by K-12 Schools

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Kevin

Let me begin by saying that I think the musical “Grease” is a wonderful show.  It’s music is top-notch, the characters are fun, and the plot is very entertaining.  I say that with only one small caveat:  FOR ADULTS. I … Continue reading →

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Willing Suspension of Dis-Belief vs Faith

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kevin

They’re the same thing. Faith, according to Webster, is “unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence.”  It’s that ability for believers to believe in a Supreme Being, a set of doctrine, a way of life, etc., as a viable, sensible … Continue reading →

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You Lied On Your Resume

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Kevin

About this series:  These entries are taken from my article “Don’t Call Us — We’ll Call You.”  It is a tongue-in-cheek survey of actors’ silly mistakes that should never have been made.  Your comments are welcome, but PLEASE don’t comment … Continue reading →

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Your Audition Piece Wasn’t Appropriate

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Kevin

About this series:  These entries are taken from my article “Don’t Call Us — We’ll Call You.”  It is a tongue-in-cheek survey of actors’ silly mistakes that should never have been made.  Your comments are welcome, but PLEASE don’t comment … Continue reading →

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You Weren’t Energetic

Posted on August 8, 2011 by KMR

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 →

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You Didn’t Fill Out Your Form Completely

Posted on August 8, 2011 by KMR

 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 →

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