Category: Performance: How to be the Star of Your Life

How to Build Your Successful Character

Your Truth

The Theatre is ripe with wisdom.  Through the ages, the great words of playwrights endure because of their timeless relevance.  Take Polonius’ classic line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet: This above all: to thine own self be true. Who hasn’t contemplated tattooing that somewhere? As we journey into the heart of our truth, I’d like you to consider this quote.  It was written by the… Read more →

Lesson Four: Progressive Relaxation

Acting is a strange contradiction.  We work very hard to be natural.  We train diligently on reigning in those natural reactions, emotions, and voice.  The trick is not looking like we’re working hard at all.  This training is about discipline.  You must allow yourself to be free to do what is natural for your body.  The work is about exploring your… Read more →

Our Deepest Fear

  Happy International Women’s Day!  Why not celebrate with a fabulous poem falsely attributed to a man (although we love Nelson Mandella too).  Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson is a must-read. Please reword any spiritual references to reflect your beliefs. This is by no means a spiritually exclusive site!  Instead embrace the spirit of this poem today. And everyday. Read more →