THE CRAFT
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| Playing Doctor (and Nurses, Too)
April 16, 2008
Today's TV doctors and nurses have to know lots of procedures and terminology -- and make the fake look real for the camera.
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The Challenges of Extremely Steady Work
April 10, 2008
An Oscar-winning producer once said, "The only thing more miserable than an out-of-work actor is a working actor. Playing the same character for years at a time can be trying.
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And, Action!
March 20, 2008
Actions, as most of our teachers have drummed into us, are expressed as active verbs. The more specific the verb you choose, the more specific your behavior will be.
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VOICE AND MOVEMENT
Balanchine Online
April 07, 2008
Serious dance professionals should be well-informed about Balanchine's prodigious output. Test your Balanchine IQ.
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Dance/Movt: Music for Ballet Class
April 03, 2008
When you're in ballet class, how well do you listen to the music? Are you aware of how the accompaniment supports what you're doing? You should be.
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