Daily Archives: September 17, 2020

Performances: the LEAST IMPORTANT

Posted on by .

I think that every serious theatre program in the country has got to deal with the dilemma of process and product.  Too many – way too many programs spend the entire school year cranking out play after play after play.  I guess they feel that in doing the so many performances, the actor is learning the art.  I disagree.  Too much production at the secondary level simply sets bad habits in the student.  Unfortunately, they learn to crank it out and play to the audience.  Sure it is fun to have the families come in with their bunches of grocery store flowers and shower adoration over them.  And if it is all about seeking approval and funding a program that can crank out even MORE plays then this is the right path.  I differ.

Read more