A Lesson in Dying
Today, I mourn the passing of actor and comedian, Robin Williams, who took his life at the age of 63.
Welcome, Digital Ensemble!
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Pat on the Back
Support comes in many forms and the simple act of connecting with another person can help ground you deeper in your work.
Ensemble Roll Call – Book Preview
The members of a beneficial ensemble are found sprinkled throughout time and place: where you are, where you were and, most importantly, where you want to be.
Independent – Switching Roles
[fblike] Here’s the quandary… how does someone know what someone else NEEDS to learn? They can’t, they can only guess based on statistics and past experience. But we’re not living in the past and education is meant to prepare us for the future. So… what to do? I suggest switching roles. Let the student be …
Creativity – Commitment
[fblike] When directing a play or teaching character work, I have many exercises dedicated to giving the actor the opportunity to live inside the world of the play. We start these exercises at the beginning but I’ve noticed it’s difficult for some actors to fully commit early on. They tend to hold back in …
Creativity – Inspiration
[fblike] So, I’m in the process of writing a play. About 3 months into this idea, I find myself trying to trace my steps backwards in order to keep on track with the original inspiration. I can pin-point the exact moment when the decision was made to commit to the idea but the real need …