It is common knowledge that there are multiple methods for acting. One of the most notorious (and controversial) is known as “The Method”, fathered by the famous theater practitioner, Lee Strasberg, in which the actor “becomes” their character often for long periods of time. While the use of “The Method” has produced many outstanding performances,… Read More There is No Correct Way to Act
When I was thirteen, I saw a performance of Frankenstein at my hometown library. The grave-digging scene changed my entire perspective on what theater could be. The set of the show consisted of nothing more than an interesting square scaffolding piece and the entire cast wore simple black clothing, except the monster, who also wore… Read More Staging the Macabre
TW for this article: pedophilia, suicide, abuse, loss Also: SPOILERS Recently, I was able to attend a showing of the new play, Kissing The Floor, written by Ellen McLaughlin and directed by Ianthe Demos, who is one of the heads of the BA Acting International Performance Ensemble major here at Pace University. The play is… Read More Kissing The Floor Review