Category Archives: acting

Surfing on a wave of something else entirely…

Posted on November 14, 2011 by debdavemason

One minute I’m at the Southside Pub Quiz following up our team’s immaculate positioning mid-leader board (no-one wants to actually WIN a pub quiz surely?) with what felt like a doctor’s surgery of visitors to our table wanting to talk … Continue reading →

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The challenges of a collaborative artistic process – 1st Rehearsal

Posted on November 3, 2011 by debdavemason

You can plan for a lot of things in a rehearsal process. I certainly believe in planning.  I had sent an email to the cast telling them what I expected and what to expect of the first rehearsal.  I had … Continue reading →

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Sometimes talent really isn’t enough

Posted on October 19, 2011 by debdavemason

.. to get you the role you want. Which, with my actor’s hat on is rather reassuring.  With my director’s hat on I find it slightly sad! Last Saturday I saw nearly 30 people at auditions for the Southside Players’ … Continue reading →

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