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Whoa! The first run-through? Already?

4 March, 2008
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Actors and Acting, Productions
Posted by Kate Foy

photo credit: Jeremy Brooks Now time goes fast when you are enjoying yourself. We all know this. But to get an schedule standby for a first run-through makes you realise how fast time is really running. In the world of the theatre this call tends to bring on gentle hyper-ventilation and semi-moist palms. Yes, our

Acting Notes, Asides, Cabaret

Week 4: Slow and Steady and Dorothy Parker

2 March, 2008
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Actors and Acting, Productions
Posted by Kate Foy

Another weekend of rehearsals, but sporadic for me. It feels a little like shooting a movie; short bursts and a bit out of sequence, as well as disconnected from previous work. It’s a function of how we’re working on the show. The current schedule is Thursdays through Mondays for the creative team heads. However, as

Asides, Cabaret, costumes, Dorothy Parker, rehearsals

Paper to Digital: enriching a learning package

2 March, 2008
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Blogging, Collaborative Learning
Posted by Kate Foy

The more work you put into the preparatory phase of a journey … and barring disasters or unforseen circumstances … the smoother the ride. Right? Knowing where you’re going and how to get there is also useful. When it comes to prepping course materials for delivery to students, it’s helpful to switch thinking from what

e-learning, Moodle, podcasts, teaching, transliteracy