Theatre Geeks

Derek Jacobi Talks About Performing King Lear

Derek Jacobi Talks About Performing King Lear | Red Room 

 

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Actors: Listen Up!

Here’s a great article on one of the most important skills an actor must develop: listening.

Newbies often forget it’s not all about knowing your lines and knowing the sequence. Good actors learn to listen and react when being spoken TO on stage. Also, listening is critical to helping fellow actors out of problems when . . . → Read More: Actors: Listen Up!

Don't forget — Theatre Geeks are LIVE this Saturday

Here’s Dave’s promo of Theatre Geeks Live at the Grind. Be there or be square, folks. More info here.

21: You can’t always get what you want

Rick Ellis with Jim Bain

The Geeks discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don’t bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production. . . . → Read More: 21: You can’t always get what you want

19: Death takes a holiday

Holiday shows are a staple of many community theatres’ seasons, and they come in all levels of complexity and cost.  But why do them at all?  Don’t we get enough holiday spirit from every other corner without feeling like we absolutely have to mount a holiday production?  If your talent pool of actors is coming . . . → Read More: 19: Death takes a holiday

9 God, I hope I get it, or Auditions: the first step

Three People at Casting Call

John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don’ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut.

8: He's such a character (we hope)

The Geeks plus honorary Geek Deirdre Lovejoy discuss character development for community theatre players as well as professionals. And Dede wants a damn HAT! . . . → Read More: 8: He’s such a character (we hope)

6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands?

Hands: Everybody’s got ‘em. What do you do with ‘em? Dave, John and Marcia tackle this problem that plagues beginners and experienced actors alike. . . . → Read More: 6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands?