Balloons, Object Lessons, Skits, and Puppets: Not Just For Children By Jane Harris It started out as a casual request. I was at a family camp and was asked if I would do a balloon routine for the morning worship time. I was used to the bringing the children down front and doing a…
In our experience rehearsals are treated too casually by all who attend, but as with most situations, the problem comes from lack of planning. So what are some keys to a productive rehearsal? The following is an excerpt from our “Countdown to CurtainUp” rehearsal manual. The initial few minutes at the opening of the rehearsal…
It is difficult for an actor, (especially a newer actor), to get a clear understanding about her character, and how her character “fits” with all others in the drama. Try this: Have each actor explain her role AS SHE UNDERSTANDS IT to all others in the cast. The “person” is her character and not herself,…
OK, we need a team of four people to be involved in this event. Okay, so I’ll pop an ad in the weekly bulletin, that should bring ’em in! Waiting… waiting… That’s strange, my phone hasn’t started ringing yet. No emails, either. Maybe the internet is down – yes, that must be it! I’ll just…
