A good actor can get away with being a C student – most of the time… A GREAT actor understands the power of knowledge. Learning opens doors, create possibility and empowers. A GREAT actor loves to learn – about EVERYTHING. This is why I advise students to study – and […]
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Treasure Vally YOUTH Theater, Inc. is producing “Annie, Jr.” this spring. Pretty much every youth theater company does “Annie” at some point and for good reason. Youth and families love the rags to riches story. 218 kids auditioned for 55 roles… a record-breaking turn-out in my personal experience. But that’s not […]
So, your young actor has auditioned for a play. They have their heart set on being cast as X part. It’s all they talk about, sing about, dream about… But when the cast list comes out and their name isn’t on it you find your self living with an inconsolable drama queen. You […]
Not every young actor yearns for the bright lights of Broadway, but many do. This summer, I travelled to the Big Apple for 30 hours of professional development training with The Broadway Teachers Workshop. 11 workshops with Broadway professionals, 4 Broadway productions, 3 post-production talk backs with the cast, 20 […]
Actors – if you want to be a better auditioner, try directing. I’ve auditioned hundreds of actors in the past 15 years and have observed many ‘dos and don’ts’ that have aided me in my quest to become a stronger candidate for lead roles. Auditioning is painful, but unavoidable. Auditioning can […]
I recently received an overwhelming donation of literature from a former theater professor. The books includes many scripts and plays for young audiences, but so far I’ve been consuming the resources related to managing and funding a theater company. Like any business owner, the bottom line is always top of […]