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...
Creating Chemistry
We’ve all talked about it, often complained about it: that mysterious, indescribable quality of chemistry on stage. Audience members will say, “There wasn’t any chemistry between the leads!” Or worse, actors will decry, “I don’t think my scene partner and I have any...
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 stifling your own instincts and creativity. You want to be directable, of course, as well as adaptable…but you also want to...
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 they love to do, and set all of that out into the world. This week, I finally felt the need to add a blog. I have a...
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 physical theatre. I wanted to be a great actor. But I also had begun directing and creating devised theatre, thanks to several...Acting and Directing
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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...