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Tag Archives: theatre
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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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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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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Technique is for When Inspiration Fails
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
Why I Think Grease Should NOT be performed by K-12 Schools
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
Willing Suspension of Dis-Belief vs Faith
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
Posted in Life in General, Theatre
Tagged acting, faith, Kevin M Reese, KMR Scripts, religion, theatre
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