Category: Drama Club
Smooth Landing: Notes on Stage Managing
The Back and Forth
The Power of Memory to Triumph Over Death
I have loved Sarah Ruhl’s play Eurydice ever since I read it in under-grad. It has been a dream of mine to direct it, but since I am a High School Theatre teacher and the cast size is 7, it has always just sat on my shelf waiting. Whenever any student asks about plays to … More The Power of Memory to Triumph Over Death
“Eurydice” Rehearsal’s in the Black Box
Through the words of playwright Sarah Ruhl and the talents of students, the myth of Orpheus will come to life in a contemporary stage production of Eurydice. Poignant, evocative and simple, Eurydice captures the beauty of a timeless love story while intertwining themes of remembrance and redemption. Shows run Aug. 15 and 16 at 7:30 … More “Eurydice” Rehearsal’s in the Black Box
What Are Some of the Telltale Signs of a Bad Actor?
This question originally appeared on Quora. By Marcus Geduld, Artistic Director, Folding Chair Classical Theatre, NYC I’m a theatre director, and I’ll list the traits I think of as bad, though “bad acting” is subjective. I was reminded of that today, when my wife, Lisa, and I finished watching a show. Lisa has as much … More What Are Some of the Telltale Signs of a Bad Actor?
A 1945 Code of Ethics for Theatre Workers
I shall never miss a performance. I shall play every performance with energy, enthusiasm and to the best of my ability regardless of size of audience, personal illness, bad weather, accident, or even death in my family. I shall forego all social activities which interfere with rehearsals or any other scheduled work at the … More A 1945 Code of Ethics for Theatre Workers
Dressing Up
“Acting is not about dressing up. Acting is about stripping bare. The whole essence of learning lines is to forget them so you can make them sound like you just thought of them that instant.” — Glenda Jackson
33 Ways to Stay Creative
Something new every day
Today… today I started my MFA program… 6 intense weeks of classes and rehearsals seven days a week. I’ve been told it’ll challenge me and we will all cry, but today on my first day I was awed and exhilarated. Why? I learned something that changed my whole being. Call me naive, or uncultured, but … More Something new every day
