Coping With Post-Show Depression: An Inevitable Process

After they’ve taken their final bows, and the curtain has set for the last time, most actors begin the process coined as “Post-Show Depression.” Since many actors’ lives revolve around having a rehearsal and performance schedule to keep their minds occupied, taking away either of the two can completely throw their entire existence into question. […]

When Life Gives You Lemons, Put Them In Everything

Strong vocal chords are a performer’s best friend. Since actors rely completely on their ability to talk or sing for hours on end, a good set of pipes can go a long way. All performers develop their own ways to keep their voice healthy. No matter how strange or obscure their methods may be, people […]

Dancing Through Life: 10 Components of Choreography Rehearsals

Choreography rehearsals. Following blocking-intensive rehearsals, they are another fundamental part of the rehearsal process. Musicals are famous for their large and elaborate company numbers. But, with every embellished dance routine comes several intensive, exhausting choreography rehearsals. The time when actors learn the dance routines are the most critical part of this process. They keep the […]

Casting: Putting the Drama in Drama

“People should be cast in roles based on their talent, not by their appearance.” This is a quote that I heard from a fellow cast member at my most recent performance venue. This person usually never seemed to be one to speak their opinion in such a manner. They usually kept to themselves. They came in […]

25 Things Actors Are Thankful For

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, this is the best time of the year for people to reflect on what they are thankful for. It’s a great time to spend with friends and family, before the big holiday rush starts up, (though it seems to start up even earlier every year.) In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’ve […]