Training
Recently I experienced an encounter which happens from time to time. It concerns what I see as such a serious threat that, like some virus, if it is not identified for what it is, it spreads and spreads and can virtually render a body inert. The body? Acting. The threat?
An Actors Problem
There’s a problem / dilemma / question that arises most frequently when we come to an audition with a new piece that we’ve learned to be greeted by a Director we’ve never met: “What does she want?”. I often meet Actors contorted into all shapes and sizes of anxiety about how to squeeze themselves into, again, all shapes and sizes of what the Director might want. It seems to me that some Actors would love to be all things to all people. Are you KIDDING? Read more
My Acting Update
Hello Folks, yes I know it’s been awhile. I have been very happy to move into more productive work circumstances of late, and it’s been challenging and rewarding.
I am increasing my work as an Actor by training recruits in role-playing, sort of like a consultant. I’ve done this in the past but the hours are a little more frequent, and I’m also branching out into Acting in the area of tourism.
It goes like this – Read more

