Can Art Change Your Life?nby Barbara Janice Kielhofer nI will never forget the first time I saw the documentary Shakespeare Behind Bars. SBB shows the year-long journey of the Shakespeare Behind Bars theatre troupe at Luther Luckett prison in LaGrange, Kentucky. The Inmates are lead by Curt Tofteland, who has been working with Luther Luckett …
Auditioning for Plays: Smart Choices are Bold Choices by Janet Bentley nDirectors and teachers often encourage actors to “make bold choices”, but how do you make bold choices that enhance and not distract directors? The party line is: Don’t evaluate an actor based on choices because they can be given an adjustment. The real deal …
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n Bowie Is Back! by Maeve Keirans nn David Bowie is back. He’s come out of hiding, announced his first studio album in over a decade, and yesterday he released a video for the second single, “Stars (Are Always Out).” As could likely be predicted, the video does not contain standard video fare: instead, clocking …
Spoon River Exercise EXPLAINED – Part II: The Animal in All of Us By Katherine Schreiber Read the first article in this series here. You’ve picked and memorized the poem. You’ve chosen an emotion to underscore the last two lines. You’ve researched, written, and presented to the class your character’s biography. You’ve come up with …
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Spoon River Exercise EXPLAINED (Part I) by Katherine Schreiber As an actor, you’re faced with the task of embodying someone else’s physicality, demeanor, voice, emotional range (and depth), fears, hopes, wishes, and dreams. (Amongst other elements that make up a character.) To accomplish this you’ll need to get comfy transitioning from your own skin to …
What is Psychodrama? By Katherine Schreiber Psychodrama: its name may sound horrific. But the process itself is far from it. Participants and practitioners agree, it heals. Psychodrama was created by Jacob L. Moreno — a psychiatrist from Bucharest known best for his contributions to group psychotherapy and sociometric research — in the late 1920’s. His …
What Is Drama Therapy? By Katherine Schreiber Drama isn’t just a source of entertainment. It can also be a means of catharsis and healing (though you probably gathered this after witnessing or participating in one of Terry’s fallout exercises). As a matter of fact, there’s a form of psychotherapy that caters to the mental payoffs …
Acting Horror Stories: Don’t Forget Your Dignity By Katherine Schreiber nnnFrom the outset of her acting career, Julie Garfield (daughter of John Garfield) found herself in a series of tricky situations, primarily involving the inevitably oversized egos people in the acting world occasionally possess. Her first unfavorable encounter occurred under the not so empathetic auspices …
Acting Horror Stories By Katherine Schreiber n nnWhat’s the worst that could happen in a creative career that cultivates self-expansion, empathy, and in-the-moment awareness? Unfortunately, that list is a bit too long for one blog post. So we’ve culled a few of our favorite stories from local actors. Hopefully readers can learn the lessons gleaned from …
Acting Horror Stories By Katherine Schreiber nWhat’s the worst that could happen in a creative career that cultivates self-expansion, empathy, and in-the-moment awareness? Unfortunately, that list is a bit too long for one blog post. So we’ve culled a few of our favorite stories from local actors. Hopefully readers can learn the lessons gleaned from these …
HEADSHOTS: DO’S & DON’TS by Helen Abell HEADSHOTS Your headshot is your best marketing tool. The most important thing to remember is it must look like you. What walks into the room matches what is on your photo! Your headshot should showcase you on your best day and should convey your type, your essence, and …
Ten Random Ways to Save Money and Not Starve as an Actor By Katherine Schreiber 1. Shop Wisely. Avoid buying food in high income and trendy areas. Choose Trader Joe’s over Whole Foods and head to Harlem, Inwood, Chinatown, Jackson Heights, or any neighborhood that has a Pathmark or Pioneer…You can also stick this list …
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REEL DO’S and DON’TS by Helen Abell The basic purpose of a reel is to grab the attention of the agent or casting director by putting selections of your highest quality material together to put your best face forward and then leave them wanting more. If you’re sitting there thinking, “I don’t have enough material,” …
n 7 Sneaky Ways to Make Money In Between Acting Gigs By Katherine Schreibern n n nHow many times have you collected unemployment this year? It might be time to try and find a more lucrative part-time or temp position to complement your less than predictable acting career. To help you out, we picked the brain …
MISTAKES ACTORS MAKE-AT THE AUDITIONn By Katherine Schreiber 1. Save the Socializing for Later If you’ve been in the biz for a while, you’ll likely run into yet another person you know at that next audition. But Theater World award-winning actress and teacher Julie Garfield warns actors not to get too chatty.“It’s very important to …
RESUMES: DO’S & DON’TS This is your calling card. Your resume very often gets in the door before you do and you want it to represent you in a clear, accurate, and professional manner. A good rule of thumb is to provide enough information to make them interested, but not so much information that it …
Four Tricks to Soothe Pre-Audition Angst By Katherine Schreiber 1. Remember: It’s all in your head. You walk into an audition room. Your palms are sweaty, your heart is pounding, and all those fellow actors you’re contending with for a role look like they’re giving you dirty looks. Plus you’re convinced the casting agent already …
nnFollowing the successful run of her new show, “Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway!” at Feinstein’s, Broadway star Betty Buckley returns to New York this August to offer her Song Interpretation & Monologue Master Class at T. Schreiber Studio and Theatre. Established in 1969, T. Schreiber has been a home and training ground for many …
“Here’s an opportunity to work with one of the great artists of our time!” – Terry Schreiber n The legendary singer/actress, Betty Buckley, is returning to T. Schreiber for her eagerly awaited SONG INTERPRETATION & MONOLOGUE MASTER CLASS. Open to both actors and singers who want to learn the skills used by a performer synonymous …
In anticipation of the Opening Night of TSS’s first musical in 10-years we will shinning a spotlight on a member of the production team from now until May 12th! For our final introduction, meet… Jack’s Back! Director John Gould Rubin. John Gould Rubin’s recent directing credits include: “Hedda Gabler” which he staged in an apartment …