There’s a long-standing myth in theatre that great work comes from tension. From clashing personalities. From directors pushing actors into emotional corners until the sparks start flying. That makes for a good behind-the-scenes documentary, but in community theatre,...
One of the things I find myself saying a lot in rehearsal is this: “Don’t rush the silence.” An actor will land a line beautifully. The intention is clear, the moment works… and then they immediately charge into the next line and I have to stop them. Because the...
There’s a very specific energy that shows up in rehearsal sometimes. It’s not nerves or passion. Nor is it even bad acting. It’s trying too hard. And after years of acting, directing and coaching actors, I can spot it in about three seconds. Let’s talk about the...
