Lord...What's My Motivation? : theatre

The Process of Creating: Handle with Care

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:36:44 GMT

There are element of the process of developing a character that is worth sitting down and taking notes on. I would also argue that the deconstruction of any audition is worthy of spending countless hours on. The preparation before an audition, rehearsal...(read more)

Auditioning for a Musical in High School

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:02:23 GMT

You have no idea how hard it was for me not to do a High School Musical / We’re All in This Together play on words for the title of this post. I suppose I’m more interested in people being attracted to this post for what is it rather than being attracted...(read more)

AUDITIONS ADDRESSED

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:00:03 GMT

Every year we have the great fortune to offer four full-length theatrical productions at Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School. We try very hard to run the extra-curricular program like a professional theatre company. We attempt in every way to offer a multitude...(read more)

Pawn My Drama

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:08:55 GMT

I’ve been into stupid little reality shows like Hardcore Pawn and Pawn Stars lately. I’m diggin’ on Storage Wars too, but that’s starting to get old, and scripted. I think what attracts me to such television silliness is the mystery behind people’s stories....(read more)

Little People: Big Fight

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:04:20 GMT

So, check it out…I broke up my first fight as a teacher this weekend. Don’t be so proud of that Erik??? Are you kidding me? It’s a milestone. In fact, most teachers (granted, of the athletic dept. variety, mind you) would argue that you’re not really...(read more)

“I’d like to thank…”

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:05:51 GMT

A head held high or one for the record books? Which would you prefer? Slumdog Millionaire just won Best Picture. You might have heard about Heath Ledger (saw that coming!) and Sean Penn. Penelope Cruz might’ve surprised a few…but for the most part we...(read more)

ARTIST vs. VANDAL: The Graffiti Argument

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:30:26 GMT

We are mere days away from opening the first High School production in Faith Lutheran’s new Chapel/Performing Arts Center! “CLUE,” based on the campy motion picture will certainly be one for the record books, and my wife (the director) will certainly...(read more)

Don’t Tip your “Serving” Tray

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:45:55 GMT

I was watching a TIVO’d American Idol yesterday with my wife. A young hopeful was brutally rebuffed and sulked away, rejected, hurt and emotional. He turned to the camera (of course) and, tearing the clouds apart, cried “My spirit is broken!” (Somewhere...(read more)

AUDITIONS: The Aftermath

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:39:56 GMT

Well….the dust has settled. Who am I kidding. The dust will be whipping thru the air for some time! The aftermath of a high school audition tends to linger and simmer into deep resentment, broken hearts and hurt feelings that snowball into entitlement...(read more)

We’re always AUDITIONING

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:10:29 GMT

I’m looking forward to the High School play auditions today and tomorrow. Surely stomachs are tied up in knots. I’m sure lunch room tables will buzz with anticipatory conversation as Freshman compare themselves to upper-classmen and Seniors compare themselves...(read more)

“…Every Outing is a Bravura Performance…”

Anonymous — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:43:12 GMT

It’s getting to be that time again. I’m looking down the long tunnel at the final week of “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” performances and I’m getting that sad…kinda bitter sweet feeling in my tum tum again when a show comes to a close. Let’s take a look at the...(read more)