Whether you're a performer, a designer, a tech crew member, a theater teacher, a hope to be theater professional or it's just a hobby this blog will give useful tips and resources for not only survival, but success in the arts.
Hi friends! Happy February! I've officially started work on my new show, “Out of Order.” We had our first production meeting on Monday. Our director said that we’ll be using French scenes for our breakdown which inspired today’s post. For those who don’t know, there are multiple ways to determine scenes. Each type can be... Continue Reading →
Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels.com Hi friends! Here is the next level of play analysis and what the entire play revolves around: conflict. I was asked to come up with ideas for theater camp t-shirts once, and here was my idea, which they ended up using I might add. "Life would be boring without... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! Today we are continuing with our play analysis series. Last time we talked about theatrical contracts. Today we'll be diving into the characters that drive the plot along. By analyzing the characters -- their relationships, their thoughts and feelings about each other, their actions, their motivations that create conflict, etc. you can understand... Continue Reading →
Photo by paul voie on Pexels.com Hi friends! Hope all is well with you! I've been wanting to do a series where I highlight plays that I've found impactful or just really love. Now's as good a time as any to start. A while back, I talked about theater being a way to teach audiences... Continue Reading →
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Hi friends! Let's continue learning about play analysis. Today is part two of level two: theatrical contract. A theatrical contract is an informal understanding or agreement between the production and the audience. The contract is the establishment of the rules that the production will follow. These rules are established by... Continue Reading →
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Hello friends! Today we'll be talking about level two in play analysis. If you missed level one, here's the link-Play Analysis: The First Reading. Level two is diving deep into the "given circumstances." This term was coined by Constantin Stanislavsky and refers to information (stage directions and dialogue) that provides... Continue Reading →
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Hello friends! Today is for my fellow directors, though I've used the concept in my design work and in my scholarly work as well. Play analysis is an important step to bringing a show to life. There are many levels to play analysis, so I thought I'd break them up... Continue Reading →
The Struggling Artist 