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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
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
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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Tagged actors, audition, auditioning, casting, Kevin M Reese, KMR Scripts, theatre
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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
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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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
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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Tagged actors, audition, auditioning, casting, Kevin M Reese, KMR Scripts, theatre
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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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Tagged actors, audition, auditioning, casting, Kevin M Reese, KMR Scripts, music, singing, theatre
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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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