Showing posts with label showbizradio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label showbizradio. Show all posts
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Drama vs. Comedy: My Latest on ShowbizRadio
Right on the heels of my recent post about longing to be in a dramatic piece, comes my latest column for Showbizradio.net. In it, I discuss the false battle that has for ages been rages between advocates of drama and advocates of comedy as the more "worthy" or more "difficult" type of theatre. In essence I say it is time to stop this argument and accept that both are similar yet distinct and equal forms of theatre. Find out more by reading the piece, and let me know what you think.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Auditions: My latest piece on ShowBizRadio
My most recent column over on showbizradio.net deal with choosing audition pieces.
In the majority of my experiences in smaller, local community theatre cold readings from the script of the show for which you are auditioning are the modus operendi. However on occasion I have had to perform a prepared piece of some kind. It can be nerve wracking at times, but not as nerve wracking as having to witness certain types of other actors deliver certain types of monologues. It can be cringe inducing, and it doesn't need to be this way.
Check out the piece to read my advice on what to choose, and what to avoid, when auditioning with a prepared monologue.
In the majority of my experiences in smaller, local community theatre cold readings from the script of the show for which you are auditioning are the modus operendi. However on occasion I have had to perform a prepared piece of some kind. It can be nerve wracking at times, but not as nerve wracking as having to witness certain types of other actors deliver certain types of monologues. It can be cringe inducing, and it doesn't need to be this way.
Check out the piece to read my advice on what to choose, and what to avoid, when auditioning with a prepared monologue.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
My Latest ShowBiz Radio Post
This week in my column over at Showbizradio.net, I mention the importance of getting centered as an actor.
We all have different ways of doing this, and I don't advocate one specific method, though I do advocate one specific aspect of getting centered before a show: time alone.
I don't think it is that radical of me to suggest that one cannot get totally centered while talking to or carrying on with other people. Even if you do this before you get centered as part of your routine, taking some time alone in a private corner of the venue to wash away distracting thoughts come highly recommended by me.
Read for yourself.
We all have different ways of doing this, and I don't advocate one specific method, though I do advocate one specific aspect of getting centered before a show: time alone.
I don't think it is that radical of me to suggest that one cannot get totally centered while talking to or carrying on with other people. Even if you do this before you get centered as part of your routine, taking some time alone in a private corner of the venue to wash away distracting thoughts come highly recommended by me.
Read for yourself.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
My Latest ShowBiz Radio Post
This week over at Showbiz Radio, I talk a bit about what you should do to put the community into community theatre. As actors, we really shouldn't feel our job ends with our performances. We should keep in mind how much has to happen in order for a show to be the best it can be. And when the show is better, our individual performances are better.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
My ShowBizRadio Column for February 2, 2011
This week over at ShowBizRadio, I talk about how important it is to be proud of your own stage accomplishments, even when an audience would not be impressed by, or even be aware of same.
It's easy for an audience to recognize the challenges faced by say, an advanced dancing solo or working with an animal. But most actors have something through which they struggle to work through while on stage that may be easy for others. Yet they don't let it affect their performances.
Different things are difficult for different actors. But working through them is key, and something you should be proud of.
It's easy for an audience to recognize the challenges faced by say, an advanced dancing solo or working with an animal. But most actors have something through which they struggle to work through while on stage that may be easy for others. Yet they don't let it affect their performances.
Different things are difficult for different actors. But working through them is key, and something you should be proud of.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Latest ShowBizRadio Column
This week over at ShowBizRadio, I talk about the importance of finally making a decision about your performance.
Having questions, both for your self, and for your director, and fellow actors is good. It's healthy. It opens the mind to new possibilities. But there comes a point in time where you have to buckle down and decide on how to proceed. Whether its a specific motivation for your character, a line reading, or something else.
In other words, you won't always get an "answer" which is a definitive solution to a question. You therefore must make the conscious choice, after thinking, researching, pondering, talking and experimenting to decide on something, and remain committed to that decision for the rest of the process.
Having questions, both for your self, and for your director, and fellow actors is good. It's healthy. It opens the mind to new possibilities. But there comes a point in time where you have to buckle down and decide on how to proceed. Whether its a specific motivation for your character, a line reading, or something else.
In other words, you won't always get an "answer" which is a definitive solution to a question. You therefore must make the conscious choice, after thinking, researching, pondering, talking and experimenting to decide on something, and remain committed to that decision for the rest of the process.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
My Showbiz Radio Column for January 5, 2011
Head on over to Showbiz Radio to check out my latest actor's advice column. This time, I talk about playing as many different ages on stage as you can. Especially those that are far removed from you own.
Many directors will of course not give you the chance, but as an actor you should snap up any opportunity you can to play interesting characters that are far older or far younger than yourself. It expands you range and deepens your understanding of the human condition, something all actors should spend a lifetime observing. (Though you won't ever quite master it, of course.)
Many directors will of course not give you the chance, but as an actor you should snap up any opportunity you can to play interesting characters that are far older or far younger than yourself. It expands you range and deepens your understanding of the human condition, something all actors should spend a lifetime observing. (Though you won't ever quite master it, of course.)
Monday, December 20, 2010
Showbiz Radio Post for December 15, 2010
One thing I have decided to do more regularly here on the blog is to provide a link, and brief commentary on my regular pieces for Showbizradio.net. This is my latest column.
In it I talk about the luxury that community players have over where and with whom they will be working on a show. Particularly, directors. A martyr complex sets in with some people when they do community theatre which convinces them they must work for "the good of the art", even if that mean being around a director they cannot stand. I argue that community players can and should be picky about which directors they audition for. 6-8 weeks is a long time to spend with someone you cannot stand.
In it I talk about the luxury that community players have over where and with whom they will be working on a show. Particularly, directors. A martyr complex sets in with some people when they do community theatre which convinces them they must work for "the good of the art", even if that mean being around a director they cannot stand. I argue that community players can and should be picky about which directors they audition for. 6-8 weeks is a long time to spend with someone you cannot stand.
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