Monthly Archives: September 2011

Awards?

Our local Arts Council just had their community theatre awards.  Best Actor in a Drama, Best Musical, Best Original Play….  nothing about best experience for child audiences.  Children’s Theatre has long had the reputation of being the bastard cousin of … Continue reading

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Stage Kiss

In my 30+ years in theatre (250+ productions), I have never considered, never done, never seen done, a “stage kiss.”  What a seemingly ridiculous concept:  a fake kiss in a situation where we are trying to be realistic.  That’s what … Continue reading

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The Audition Game

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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Reading is Fundamental

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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Propriety of a Children’s Playwright

I remember reading that the Rev. Billy Graham never let himself be alone with a female other than his family.  He always has his secretary or another representative along.  Nothing would tarnish his reputation, his standing as a Christian pastor, … Continue reading

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First Impressions are Lasting Impressions

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’re Over-Qualified

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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Have your Music Ready to Go

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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Be Someone You’d Like to Be Around

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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Running – Day 4

Fri Sept 2, 2011 Today was rough. Felt like I was going uphill the whole way. No problem getting up and getting out– just felt like I weighed a ton. From my previous life, I know that’s normal. I Walked … Continue reading

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