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Stagecraft 101: Essential Skills Every Actor Should Master

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:32:40 +0000

Actors should be interested in learning about stagecraft, which includes blocking, stage movement, interacting with props, understanding stage terminology and working with stage crew. It plays a crucial role in theatrical performances, contributing to the overall effectiveness and believability of a production. Stagecraft is a collaborative effort involving various professionals, including directors, set designers, lighting […]

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15 Vital Production Terms Actors Need to Know On Set!

Kurtis Bright — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:36:19 +0000

So you just got cast in your first professional production. Congratulations! Beyond the excitement and anticipation, for many first-time professional actors, stepping onto set can be a little intimidating. They don’t quite know where to go, or what to expect, and that nervousness can cause them to need more time to get fully into the […]

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Let’s Talk Blocking: The Unspoken Part Of Creating A Scene – Literally

Kurtis Bright — Tue, 29 May 2018 16:29:47 +0000

“When I did plays in high school and college, I never remember memorizing my lines…Before I had blocking, it was just text on a page. Once it became embodied, it was much easier.” –Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”) As actors we talk so much. And so much of our talk is about talking. We talk about […]

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On-Camera: Five Ways To Be Consistent – And Consistently Outstanding

Kurtis Bright — Fri, 25 May 2018 14:47:41 +0000

When newer actors get work on films or television shows, there is sometimes a bit of a learning curve when it comes to delivering for the camera, especially doing multiple takes of the same scene. There are so many factors that come into play beyond our simple viewpoint as actors. We’re usually focused on finding […]

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Learning Lines the Modern Way With MyLines: An Interview With MyLines and StagePro App Creator Randy Threewits

Kurtis Bright — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:57:32 +0000

There was a time when the only option for memorizing lines was highlighting your character’s sides in a hard-copy script, then slogging through it a line at a time. Rinse and repeat. Eventually, by sheer force of will, you somehow jam that sucker into your skull into a place where it sticks–and hopefully remains accessible […]

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