To actors, the function of a dramaturge can be somewhat mysterious. But there are many ways they can help actors, so befriend them.
The Craft
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The Root of Good Acting (Pt. 4)
The first common mistake that will lead you down a very bad path is judging the character. To me, the root of all prejudice stems from our inability to see ourselves in other people.
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Teacher Matt Hoverman shares his three keys to successful autobiographical solo shows.
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Actor and Director Allan Miller on Getting Over Your Auditioning Fears
Having acted in more than 200 TV shows and films, Allen Miller gives first-hand advice on how to channel audition adrenaline into your performance.
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What Is This Thing Called Craft?
Lee Strasberg once said, "Every actor needs a craft which is commensurate with his talent." Stella Adler said, "Without craft there can be no art."
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The great philosopher Yogi Berra once said, "You can't think and hit a baseball at the same time." Those words of wisdom hold true for a lot of other things too, including improvising on stage.
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Marc Warzecha Recommends Improv for Actors
The Second City-Hollywood's Marc Warzecha extols the virtues of improv at such places as The Groundlings, iO, The Second City and UCB.
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How Do You Handle It When You Disagree With Your Director?
At any time, actors can find themselves disagreeing with the director's requirements, for any number of reasons. What do you do in such a situation?
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Quiet! Someone's Getting the Job
Film and television are reactive media. The next time you're watching a TV show or movie, notice that the actors listen and react more than they talk.
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Solo theater is not standup comedy. Solo theater is acting. You take the emotional journey—as every character in the play.
