The Blog
Things theatre: thoughts, tips, trials & tribulations.
The Surprising Reason I Do What I Do
Well, this has certainly been interesting. I sat down to figure out how I could talk about who I was and why I do what I do. And over the past...
Dealing with Theatre Reviews
Few things make theatre artists more nervous than knowing a review is coming out. While they can be a source of validation or a sting to the ego,...
Creating Chemistry
We’ve all talked about it, often complained about it: that mysterious, indescribable quality of chemistry on stage. Audience members will say,...
How to Take Direction (Without Losing Yourself)
One of the most delicate balancing acts for any actor—especially in community and amateur theatre—is learning how to take direction well without...
Welcome to My Blog
Hello. Welcome. This website has so far felt like a launching pad to me: a place to collect information, help theatre artists and educators do what...
Why I Changed My Mind About Community Theatre (a Confession)
What I Thought and Why While I was doing my undergraduate degree, I was very focused on learning the skills and best practices of acting and...