Direction
Why a Scene Changes When an Actor Crosses the Stage
Why a scene changes when an actor crosses the stage: see how a carefully placed move redirects attention and alters a…
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Browse writing on rehearsal, stagecraft, direction, production and performance. Each piece takes one theatre-making question and follows it with care.
Stagecraft
Props Table or Handheld Tray for Rehearsal Objects
Choose a props table or handheld tray for rehearsal objects by weighing cast movement, reset needs and access, so…
Production
Before the Prompt Book: How Stage Directions Found Their Place
How stage directions found their place helps readers distinguish the playwright’s text from editorial notes and…
Performance
The Natural Performance Myth: Why Every Gesture Is a Choice
Natural performance grows from playable choices. Learn how to make gestures serve a character’s immediate goal and…
Rehearsal
A First Table Read at Home, With Room for Surprises
A first table read at home can reveal where a short script needs attention. Set roles, agree on a clear finish, and…