The Stanislovskian “Magic If” is one of the most basic guiding principles that determines what we do on stage. For singing actors though, applying it in reverse is also a crucial skill to develop. Lets discuss both of these!
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Get Caught Monologuing
The Best Thing You Can Do To Improve Your Performance Immediately!
Have you ever struggled with figuring out where to start with acting, especially when you start working on a new role, aria, art song, pop song, etc. that will be performed for an audience? You know you can’t just stand there and sing pretty whilst looking like a deer in headlights. But how do you go from notes and words on a page to an engaging performance? It is especially hard when you are learning something in a different language because you don’t have an immediate connection to the character or the music. Let’s figure it out!
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Acting 101 for Singing Performers: Day 1, Topic 1
CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING!!! Great performances start with WWWWW before even deciding the H. But WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?
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