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October Drama
Yes, this is a theater site. Thus the focus should primarily be on entertainment and what not. However, there is little more entertaining drama than October baseball. The Cards-Rangers sit tied as I type: 1 win apiece. The series heads … Continue reading
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Part 3….Show Time
This is the 3rd and final part of a description of how an actor might get from point A to point B with a character. First, I explored the initial character analysis. I try to do this as early as … Continue reading
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Suggested Shows (so far)
Non-Musicals *Musical versions available The Sting Much Ado About Nothing Father of the Bride Noises Off Bleacher Bums Harvey It’s a wonderful life* Arsenic & old lace A Christmas Carol* The Philadelphia Story Of mice and men Inherit the Wind … Continue reading
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My Method: Part 2
This is the 2nd part of a three part series on my method of preparation leading up to the show A Few Good Men. I think the best way to do a show would be never having to open up … Continue reading
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PRIDE: Character Analysis
Character Analysis: The PRIDE Method This methodology is certainly a work in progress. Not all of the letters of the acronym are all that useful, but acronyms are fun….thus, I use the acronym. I am currently playing a role in … Continue reading
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Directing/Managing
A Director of a play is to an actor as a manager is to an employee. More or less at least. I found this article fascinating in that applies to so many things in life. In leadership roles, wording can … Continue reading
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Promoting the Arts
Clinton County Showcase exists for two reasons (at least according to the Constitution and By Laws) 1-Promotion of the arts in all aspects through the organized efforts of its members in the community of Clinton County and the surrounding area … Continue reading
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Avatar, Emmys, A capella…oh my
I just read an article today that sparked my interest. Apparently, James Cameron is selling some Avatar rights to the House with the Mouse (Disney) in order to turn the world’s biggest movie (quantifiably speaking) into the world’s biggest theme … Continue reading
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Critics
Theater artists – which I’ll define here as directors, actors, set designers, costume designers, and lighting designers – are some of the most courageous people on earth. They put their art on display for an audience of strangers to hopefully … Continue reading
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The Disney Business Model
I am obsessed with all things Disney… Disney films, Disney World, Disney history, and even the Disney business model. Other businesses and organizations (including non-profit community theater organizations like ours) can learn a lot and achieve a fair amount of … Continue reading
