Apologies, all, I had to split this video into two because iPhone videos and WordPress don’t always play well together! I didn’t edit or anything, so it’s not a clean or pretty break, but it’s 1:30 am and I have an Act Two to continue memorizing….
Hi! Well, I was planning on making a backstage video for you all today, but I ended up having to go on for one of our leads who was not able to perform. I had 12 hours to prepare…it was a wild time! We don’t always have understudies, just because of logistics, but let me…
Sophia Emanuel takes as through her pre-show process of becoming a 1930 character.
Hi everyone! Here is a bit of a demo of the Script Rehearser app I mentioned in a past post about memorizing lines. And, no, “rehearser” is not a real word.
While it isn’t strictly necessary to know the show Hamlet in order to follow this one, (this isn’t Hamlet, but the show plays into the story of Something Rotten), it adds a LOT to have some familiarity. Hamlet, himself, is a Danish Prince in the story. His father has just died, and his uncle marries…
Sorry for the delay, everyone! We opened the show and I have been unwell all week, so I’ve been catching up on absolutely everything. Enjoy this video by Van, answering your questions about fight choreography! More soon, including a character web and actor intros!
Several of the actors took some time this past weekend to answer your questions on how they handle those opening (and every) night jitters before heading onstage!
What do actors do to practice the facial expressions they use during the show?
How do actors cover mistakes that happen on stage in performances?
How did your team approach scenic and other design elements as you were preparing for the show?
Mr. Leder’s Technical Theater Class
What inspired you to choose this play?
What are auditions like?
How difficult is it to memorize your lines?
If you could be anyone else in the play, who would it be?
How long does it take to get ready for the show?
What is it like rehearsing for the show?
from Mr. Leder’s Drama 1 class