Tag Archives: Preparation

Preparing for a Role: Digging Into the Character

As an actor, I want an audience to willingly suspend their disbelief for a couple of hours and really believe that I am the character I’m portraying. When I step on stage in Ah, Wilderness! I want those who know … Continue reading

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Preparing for a Role: Digging Into the Script

[This is part of a series of posts in which I'm documenting the steps I go through when I'm preparing for a role on stage. I thought it might be interesting to someone, somewhere, at some point. For what it's … Continue reading

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Preparing for a Role: Digging Into the Past

Speaking of being an artist, over the next seven weeks I’m going to be involved in a fun creative challenge. I’ve been asked by Director Ann Wilkinson and Theatre Central to be a guest artist and perform a role for … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Proverbs 15

For the despondent, every day brings trouble;       for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 (NLT) This past Saturday night Wendy and I hosted a dinner party for a handful of friends. It wasn’t anything fancy schmancy. … Continue reading

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10 Ways Being a Theatre Major Prepared Me for Success

I have a confession to make. I was a theatre major in college (yes, complete with the snooty but appropriate ”re” spelling). I’ll wait for you to stop snickering. Judson University (it was Judson College when I attended), the small liberal … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day 2 Chronicles 30

There were a lot of people, especially those from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, who did not eat the Passover meal because they had not prepared themselves adequately. 2 Chronicles 30:18 (MSG) It’s football season, and as I write this … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Exodus Chapter 19

God said to Moses, "Go to the people. For the next two days get these people ready to meet the Holy God. Exodus 19:10 (MSG) Anticipation. Preparation. What am I looking forward to next weekend? Football friday night? Tailgating on Saturday? The … Continue reading

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