In today's post I want to share a bit about the process of preparing a show, including why parent's are discouraged from attending, why we take commitment so seriously, and what it means to the show when you "no show."
Autumn Kersey
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In today's post I want to narrow the focus to some of the theater basics that you need to know as you support your "theater kid".
Do you feel a little overwhelmed with the child who is suddenly expressing an interest in the performing arts? Are you the parent who would never consider performing for an audience of strangers? Maybe you wouldn’t even perform for family? But here you are, with a “theater kid,” and you have questions, you could use a little guidance, because, let's be honest, this "theater thing" is a LOT more work than you probably realized.
It’s not a throw-away-role. If you’re a theater teacher or director – especially if you’re working with kids – you hear it all the time: I don’t have any lines?! Or, even better, directly from the parent: Well, she/he doesn’t have any lines so I don’t know why it matters […]
Each year for the past 5 years, I have had the honor of emceeing the state’s largest employer recognition event, Best Places to Work in Idaho. The Best Places to Work in Idaho program is unlike any other. The producer, Populous, works with employers across the state of Idaho to survey […]
REALITY CHECK: Disappointment is part of an Actors life. In fact, it’s part of REAL life. As theater directors, educators and mentors we manage disappointment often. No one likes telling a 6 year old that they don’t get to be Peter Pan. But the fact is, only one (okay, sometimes […]