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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
Posted in Theatre Journal
Tagged Acting, Actor, Ah Wilderness!, Central College, Character, Eugene O'Neill, Nat Miller, Preparation, Process, Research, Role, Stream of consciousness (narrative mode), Theatre, Work
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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
Posted in Theatre Journal
Tagged Acting, Actor, Ah Wilderness!, Character, Eugene O'Neill, Nat Miller, Preparation, Role, Script, Study
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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
Posted in Theatre Journal, Wayfarer's Journal
Tagged Acting, Actor, Ah Wilderness!, Background, Brady Bunch, Cary Grant, Central College, Cosby Show, Eugene O'Neill, Nat Miller, Play, Preparation, Role, Script, Theatre
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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
Posted in Chapter-a-Day
Tagged Attitude, Condition, Death, Dinner Party, Feast, Friends, Glass Half Empty, Glass Half Full, Happy, Heart, Joy, Life, Monday, Preparation, Proverbs 15, Sorrow
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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
Posted in Theatre Journal, Wayfarer's Journal
Tagged Business, College, Consulting, Course, Judson University, Life, Preparation, Road, Study, Success, Theatre Major
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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
Posted in Chapter-a-Day
Tagged 2 Chronicles 30, Bible, Chapter-a-Day, Football, Preparation, Tailgating, Worship
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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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Tagged Bible, Chapter-a-Day, Church, Exodus 19, God, Preparation, Worship
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