Two summers ago, I had the pleasure of working with an assistant director who introduced me to a little phrase that would change the way that I looked at acting. Specifics Set You Free. It’s something that one of her college professors would tell them in class. We soon adopted it into our daily mantra,Continue reading “#specificssetyoufree”
Tag Archives: acting
The Company Way
If you follow this blog at all, you know that I am most passionate about my work with young actors. A year ago, I had the good fortune to be hired to work with the Civic Arts Stage Company; first as the music director, and eventually as the director of the program. Civic Arts is aContinue reading “The Company Way”
Wake Up Call
I’ve spent most of my spare time this week digging into esteemed director, Anne Bogart’s book A Director Prepares. Every page has been absolutely enlightening and I can’t believe that I am only now encountering this text for the first time. Bogart’s straightforward, logical approach to the artistic process is a refreshing and inspiring. InContinue reading “Wake Up Call”