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What could a golf lesson teach us about acting? Read the Blog to find out and then watch the video to see the results. |
“Getting the BEST Out of an Audition Workshop” Some interesting ways of approaching participating in an Audition Workshop. Practical examples from an actual session with Melbourne Casting Director DINA MANN in March 2013. |
“Acting Process for Presenters” The Rehearsal Room acting process is of great use for TV Presenters. |
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Why you need to take a LITTLE time. And why you need to make sure its productive. |
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A simple path to successful outcomes. |
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You are probably being brilliantly dramatic ... but is that the best way to sell yourself on your show reel? |
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The key to this is often about building an ACTIVE pre-history for the character? |
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A revolutionary thought ... are you prepared to take the risk? |
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| “Dark Thoughts for Dark Words; Warm Thoughts for Warm Words” |
Actor’s comments after a REHEARSAL ROOM class …
“This exercise is exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
“This is really exciting. I can see my listening improving.”
“This makes complete sense to me”
“I can see the effect it is having”
“It stops all my bad habits”.
This is what The Rehearsal Room does best. It develops practical techniques that have a clear impact on a performer’s capability. And these techniques are growing all the time. They grow because of the adventurous nature of the actors who come here.
As I write this, on Thursday 21st October 2010, I am wondering what discoveries we will come up with next.
Adelaide Casting Director Angela Heesom said on a recent trip to The Rehearsal Room, “Whatever you are doing, keep doing it.”
Are you ready for a really productive acting adventure? Why are you waiting?? It will make a difference.
The Directors Notes are reflections upon the actor's process stimulated by discussions, rehearsals, performances and workshops which occur in and around Richard's professional experience.
Recent Articles
- Act Like A Dancer ... - an article exploring the value of 'emotional memory'.
- So ... You Are Going To Play A Roman ... - Why is that as soon as an actor gets a script in an historical setting they start to walk and talk FUNNY!!
- Surprises ... – a new article with a real life film clip of an actual surprise
- Men are BASTARDS ... - an article exploring the value of 'emotional memory'.
- Something Old, Something New ... - A GREAT new simplification - IT WILL HELP YOU GET THERE QUICKER (August 2010).
- The Pursuit of Truth - being truthful is always an actors goal, BUT are you going about it the right way (August 2010).
- Dealing with Endings - a discussion of an ongoing issue for actors and TV Presenters
- The Art of Conversation - inspired by the performances of Ian McKellan and Roger Rees in 'Waiting for Godot'
- Text & Sub-text - explaining these confused terms in a very simple way
- Presenting - practical notes on the TV Presenter's skill
- Fundamentals - some simple thoughts about impro process
- A general descripiton of The Rehearsal Room acting process (update April '09).
Previous Director's Notes - a list of topics
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