From Page to Stage: The Creative Process by Sami DeSocio As an actor we are given scripts and parts and are told by our director what to do, what to dress, where to stand, and where to go when. And sometimes we get so caught up in all of that and miss the creative process […]
By Sami DeSocio When you’re given a part, one of the first things an actor will do is break the character down. This will help them to portray the character realistically onstage. However, if you’re a theater nut there are times you’ll deconstruct a character for nothing more than fun! What goes into a character […]
By Sami DeSocio A great theater tradition is the giving and receiving of gifts for opening and closing nights! But what if you have no clue what to get everyone? Who gets a gift? How much is this going to cost? Here’s some ideas and guidelines to help you out. First – try to make […]
You’ve been to the audition, you got the callback and now you’ve been cast in the show! The next step in the process is getting into rehearsals, meeting the cast and crew, and starting to get to work with your new team. But what can you actually expect from the rehearsal process? Let’s start with […]
It’s one of the most daunting tasks for any performer in a show—writing your biography! Yes, tell the audience everything you can about yourself, in a paragraph or less! Sounds like a game, right? But that’s the task every performer has to go through while in a show. But what exactly goes into a biography […]
For all novice actors who haven’t yet started auditioning, just hearing the word might send chills up your spine. You might have to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before you head into the room. But don’t worry! It’s not as scary as you’d think, as long as you know what to expect. 1. Embrace […]