Circles Rise: The Actor-Playwright Relationship
Paula Vogel once said that "we rise in circles"—and it's true. Every playwright is dependent on the actors who intuitively "get" our voice.
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So why does everyone lie here? Is it something in the water? Could the Santa Ana winds be at fault? No. It's a survival mechanism.
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What avenues are there to pursue to ease your way into having a connection without appearing to be an overly ambitious opportunist?
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Nancy Raffa, currently ballet mistress for American Ballet Theatre, is appearing onstage in "The Sleeping Beauty." She is the witch, Carabosse, who curses Aurora with the prediction that as a teen, she will prick her finger and die.
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What to Know Before Moving to L.A.
What do you wish you had known when you moved to L.A.?
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With apologies to Paul Simon, there must be 50 ways to find a teacher. Check out the Back, Jack. Back Stage, that is, and other trade publications with ads and listings.
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Danny Bolero didn't have an agent, but he didn't let that stop him. "I went and crashed the audition," Bolero admits.
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In Loving Tribute of Corey Allen
Acting teacher and author remembers "Rebel Without a Cause" actor, and producer Corey Allen.
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The Cattle Call: Slaughter or Refuge?
Should represented actors—that is, those lucky enough to have an agent and/or manager—attend EPAs? Answer: Yes.
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While on vacation in Portland, Beth Sobo checked BackStage.com for acting opportunities in the area and discovered a casting notice for the musical "Gracie and the Atom" at Portland's Artists Repertory Theatre.
