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The house lights dim gradually to black. There is a brief moment of quiet, punctuated by a slight restless sound from the audience -- an air of anticipation. Then, the curtain begins to open smoothly, revealing a carefully prepared set. This is the moment you and your team have been working toward for months. The entire rehearsal process has come down to this -- opening night. You, the director, have stopped breathing.
Are your actors ready? Will they be believable to the audience? Or, will they appear to be stilted, two-dimensional people who are obviously merely reciting their lines? What makes the difference? Many ask, "Why do some actors seem to be transformed into the character while others seem so artificial?"
The key is preparation, but it takes more than simply memorizing a set of lines and learning where to stand on stage. While there are many theories and styles for teaching acting, we have found that beginning with some basic ingredients will bring energy and creativity to the development and training of your actors.
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Robin and Chad Masland, Heartistry
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seen in Inspiration Technology Magazine, November 1999 Issue