Acting Notes

This one may be a bit didactic, but, hey, I am a teacher (and a director).

                                                      Acting Notes


                                         The Great Director studies
                                         his clipboard then addresses
                                         his cast of billions:

                                        Not bad for a first run through,
                                        but this was final dress-
                                        and we’re running out of time.
                                        Here are some general thoughts;
                                        apply them as you will.

                                     1. Breath, support. Breath, support.
                                         Support what you say
                                         or you’ll never be heard
                                         and ruin your voice as well.

                                   2. Stay open and share
                                       what you have. Be seen.
                                       Don’t hide and hoard.
                                      You know what I said about
                                      your light and the bushel.

                                  3. Be there for each other.
                                      Hit your entrances and
                                      your exits. Know where you’re
                                      coming from and going to –
                                      and know when to leave
                                      and when to stay.

                                 4. True acting is listening,
                                     not shouting at each other.
                                     Listen even when it’s
                                     not your scene. Keep quiet
                                     off stage. It’s called respect.

                                 5. There are no stars in this show.
                                     We’re all in this together.
                                     Drama is conflict but
                                     theater is cooperation
                                     and all the world’s a stage.

                                    Break a leg. Let’s hope
                                    we have a hit on our hands.