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Fish Tales

My first foray into studio still life photography and experimentation with different lighting:

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A Lesson in Showmanship

When they talk about showmanship it’s usually something that has to come naturally to someone to feel right. Sure it can be taught, but a natural performer… well that’s just incredible to watch. One of the auditioners on the X … Continue reading

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Water Nymph Photos

I feel like I’m finally figuring the environmental variables of shooting underwater. Each session seems to produce better shots as I figure out how to use the light refraction and reflectivness and adapt in the water to suit my photography … Continue reading

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Actor-Directors are the Ben and Jerrys of Theatre

I love directors who are actors. They let you wallow in all the self-indulgent actor bullshit that a non-actor just wouldn’t let you get away with. Question of the day: Does a performance resonate less with an audience if the … Continue reading

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Fake It or Feel It — Two Perspectives

From Another Actor: “Acting is the art of faking, not feeling. But seeing as most actors are emotion-junkies they are inclined to believe otherwise, over-romanticizing their jobs to the point of absurdity.” My response: “That is one perspective. Perhaps the … Continue reading

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The Odyssey Remixed — Penelope’s Playlist

I like to create playlists that I can load up on to my mp3 player to listen to before rehearsal or a show that help me get in the headspace of the character. Here’s my playlist for my role as … Continue reading

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