Two and a half years ago I was the poster child for grind culture. I was running a theatre company, working a support job and side hustles, and I almost never slowed down. When I did, it was painful. It was uncomfortable. It felt like I was incapable of enjoying any...
How is coaching different from directing? It’s a really good question, and one that I continue to unravel for myself. There are similarities and crossovers, but there are also some distinct differences. Here’s what the Venn diagram feels like to me between directing...
Many students I’ve worked with have limited tools for clearly and compassionately assessing their own work. This isn’t a failure on the part of the student. Many actor training systems train actors out of their own self-trust. When we teach actors that the way they’ll...
Let’s chat audition prep. For a long time the only thing I rehearsed when I was getting ready for my audition were the pieces themselves. I’d show up and deliver what I’d perfected in my living room. But I continued to be disappointed, because what was coming out at...
My heart is pounding my chest as I leave my seat and make my way to the small, black stage. I feel everyone’s eyes on me, so I armor up with a faux confidence that belies the knot in my stomach. I’m pretty sure I know what my type is, right? I know what my classmates...
