Everything that could conceivably trip up seasoned performers - who've been reciting monologues in front of their bathroom mirrors since they were toddlers, bring down a set considered to be a landmark in design for the stage (or in the history of architecture since the Greeks built their first temple and the Romans engineered their first aqueduct), and/or send scores of trembling thespians to the emergency room after but one performance - actually befall the cast and crew of The Play That Goes Wrong.
Any theatre teacher can tell you the importance of theatre games. Games and ritual help create a safe and supportive environment and promote teamwork. A great circle can mean the difference between a class that is fun and successful or one that falls flat.
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15 Comedic Play Scripts Roaring with Laughter offers actors and creators alike some good ole fashioned humor. Plays run about 10 min each.
Like certain sanctified Hollywood creation myths — pretty girl, soda fountain, famous director — the one about going out a chorus girl and coming back a star retains a surefire audience appeal. Something like that has grown up around J.J. Abrams. A backstage encounter at Hamilton leads to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s commission to compose “Jabba Flow” […]
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1. The play or musical will always be challenging in ways I didn't expect. 2. I require the actors to remain quiet and respectful of me and others when rehearsal is in process. I can't creatively problem solve if there is unnecessary noise around me. It distracts me. 3. Some props, costume or set piece
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