Category: Acting
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“On a First Name Basis”
Take an upper echelon, self absorbed (until today) writer, and his clever, under appreciated housekeeper and throw in some expensive bottles of booze. The result? A wonky waltz of intellectual and emotional discovery. When writer, David, insists on them using first names and crossing boundaries, the awkward fun begins. Especially as he didn’t even know…
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Always … Patsy Cline
I went to the opening night of “Always…Patsy Cline” because I knew my friend had a good role in the show and I enjoy supporting the company First Impressions Theatre as they’re pretty special people. As the lights dimmed, I leaned over to my friend and whispered, “I hate country music”. He whispered back, “You’re…
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Lonely Blog….
I have neglected you, dear Bouffon Droppings. I have been busy and have some news. You have a sister. She’s called Dusty Shoes. I know you will understand as you are part of the reason Dusty Shoes exists. And, she likes you. Here is her image, and she asks for your patience as she comes…
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Fringe Onsite…. Vancouver International Fringe Festival
A bridge, a grassy knoll, a big pond, trees, stumps with blankets, odd bits and pieces not normally found in this context, a curiosity, and a sense of mystery all added up to a rehearsal I witnessed two days prior to the opening of site specific show “Relapse” by And The Other Leg Theatreof Vancouver.…
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My Solo World Theatre Day Mission…
Today March 27 World Theatre Day celebrates it’s 50th anniversary with a succinct & pertinent speech by John Malkovich. Fifty years….. It’s amazing that fifty years later there are so many people who still aren’t aware of this celebration. I took it on as a mission today to make sure that a whole bunch of…
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Blogging for Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance
I’m BACK! Good grief… I have never had such a busy start to a year. But, I’m not complaining! It’s all been very creative. Buffoonery workshops, a conference, teaching, scene study, a film shoot (more on that), and writing, but, alas, not here. At the end of 2011, I accepted to become an official blogger…
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Dialect Coaching: recommendations for actors & filmmakers…
A few weeks ago I asked a question on twitter regarding challenges you encounter surrounding your work and what a good situation would be. I had some interesting answers but one in particular was impassioned. Pamela Vanderway is a dialect coach and obviously has great avidity for her chosen work. I asked her if I…
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“Buffoonery Acting Workshops” Goes To Victoria, B.C.
I’m excited to announce that Buffoonery is headed to Victoria! This workshop is primarily for actors or for people who would like to explore the acting profession. I will be leading the 1 1/2 day workshop Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13. The attractive Victoria location where the workshop will be held is The…
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Acting and The Physical Life…
“Out of your head and into your body”. When I heard American Acting Coach, Larry Moss emphatically state these words, during the recent Vancouver Acting School workshop, I felt a knowing thrill dash through my body. It’s the motto I constantly preach in my Buffoonery Acting Workshops – and it’s even imprinted on my business…
