How to Become a Dramaturg
There is no more mysterious figure in contemporary film and theatre than that of the dramaturg. They lurk in the shadows of the set or rehearsal room, muttering with the director and taking notes. One...
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A Guide to David Mamet
David Mamet is an American playwright, screenwriter, director and author whose career has spanned the last five decades of film, television and theatre. “Fuck you, that’s my name.” A celebrated and, at times, a controversial...
How to Find Your Character’s Objective
The objective is one of the most important pieces of information you will ever learn about a character you play. Whether you’re performing a monologue, a scene for an acting class or in a ten-part...
How to Run a Great Drama Class
Let’s lead with some obvious advice: great drama classes are fun. Defined largely by games, activities and an overarching sense of play, they are joyous and fulfilling activities that will often educate students without them...
What to do if You Don’t Get into Drama School
It’s the end of the world, right? The end of a dream you’ve been dreaming your whole life—that wonderful first step on the journey to becoming an actor. You didn’t get into drama school. It...