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claning
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Joined: 6/15/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
 Topic: Tips for 1st Time PerformersPosted: 8/17/06 at 11:30pm |
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On our community theatre podcast "Your Neighborhood Stage" (http://www.NeighborhoodStage.com), one listener has asked for tips for a first time performer. This listener just landed a lead role in a show (his first show ever) and wants to know some tips to help him through. |
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Chris Laning, Co-Host
"Your Neighborhood Stage" Podcast http://www.NeighborhoodStage.com chris@neighborhoodstage.com |
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susanhollister
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Joined: 8/18/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0 |
Posted: 8/18/06 at 1:39am |
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Practice... practice... practice. :) And never forget presence of mind.
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Topper
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Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543 |
Posted: 8/18/06 at 11:35am |
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Spencer Tracy said it best when asked the secret of good acting: "Learn all your lines and try not to bump into the furniture." |
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"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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B-M-D
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Joined: 11/03/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 346 |
Posted: 8/18/06 at 12:33pm |
I'd have to agree with that advice! However I'm more concerned with the fool of a director that cast someone with no experience in a lead role. But then again the up side is no bad habits to contend with! Hmmmmm.....maybe not so foolish after all.
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BD
"Dying is easy, comedy is hard." |
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castMe
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Joined: 11/02/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 206 |
Posted: 8/18/06 at 5:33pm |
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Learn your lines
Bring a pencil and eraser to each rehearsal and mark down your blocking and director's notes (never trust it to memory, you may not return to that scene for a few weeks) Speak loudly and clearly (hit those consonents) Ask questions if you don't understand what you are being asked to do, but don't argue with your director Don't talk backstage----EVER Pay attention to what's going on when you are NOT on stage (you never know what you may learn or when you may learn it) ...and did I mention.....learn your lines? You cannot truely begin to act, to fully develope your character, until you've set aside the script. |
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Investigate. Imagine. Choose.
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castMe
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Posted: 8/19/06 at 12:01pm |
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oh yeah.....be on time for rehearsals.
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Investigate. Imagine. Choose.
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claning
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Joined: 6/15/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 8/20/06 at 9:22pm |
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Thanks for the responses. I would like to read all or part of some of them on this week's episode of "Your Neighborhood Stage" podcast. If you would like me to mention your real name should I read your response, and you did not include it in the message, email me at chris@neighborhoodstage.com. Otherwise, I will credit it to your screen name. This week's show (episoded 1.13) should be released on Tuesday. So check and see if you response is included. Thanks again.
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Chris Laning, Co-Host
"Your Neighborhood Stage" Podcast http://www.NeighborhoodStage.com chris@neighborhoodstage.com |
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jphock
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Joined: 10/21/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 8/21/06 at 9:03am |
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The following list was posted on a different message board in response to the question "How do I make a good impression on a director?"
While the situation is slightly different here, I think these are excellent tips for a 1st timer-- Show up 15 minutes before you are called for every rehearsal Come prepared to work Leave your ?day? at the rehearsal room door and focus on your rehearsal Do your character development and script work at home Stay in character whenever you are on stage Don?t venture off from the rehearsal hall while you are waiting for your next scene Let the stage manager know where you will be if you do need a break so you can be found in case the director wants to work a scene that you are in but was not plan for Carry a pad and pencil and take notes when you are getting notes from the director Pay attention at notes and ?Hang? on every word as if it is the most important thing in your life Avoid loud conversations during rehearsals Know your lines Know your blocking Don?t argue with your director at any time Discuss your ideas for changes off-line with the director one-on-one Don?t gossip Don?t be high maintenance Don?t ever back stage direct |
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B-M-D
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Posted: 8/21/06 at 10:11am |
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Great advice for even the most seasoned of performers!
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BD
"Dying is easy, comedy is hard." |
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bigtech
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Joined: 8/15/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0 |
Posted: 8/21/06 at 11:20am |
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Don't expect perfection on the first time out, and don't beat yourself up if you make some mistakes.
For most folks, you're bound to be nervous on the first time out. No matter what happens you will have succeeded in improving a great deal. |
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The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was.
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