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A place for articles related to acting, self-improvement, and becoming a better actor.

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Nov 22, 2016

The 411: The La Ronde Format

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When devising a piece of theatre from scratch, it’s often difficult to think of an interesting plot with interesting characters. Sitting down staring at a computer screen can be limiting…
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Nov 9, 2016

Afterthoughts: Musical Theatre in a New Light

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Throughout my experience being involved in theatre, I’ve come across a vast number of people who expressed mixed feelings towards the Musical Theatre genre. Of course there were the musical…
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Oct 26, 2016

The 411: Meyerhold’s Biomechanics

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With the ‘Introduction to Meyerhold’s Biomechanics’ Workshop coming up on 21-23 April, let’s find out a little bit more about this form of physical theatre and how it helps the…
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Oct 21, 2016

Interview with Ralf Rauker

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With over 30 years of experience in the theatre field (even working with Jerzy Grotowski himself in the 80s), Ralf Rauker is a maestro in Meyerhold’s Biomechanics. This ‘psycho-physical actor’s training’ will be happening…
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Sep 22, 2016

Afterthoughts: The Singapore Monologue Slam

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A reflection submitted by one of the contestants of the first ever Singapore Monologue Slam. The Singapore Monologue Slam is a competition where 60 participants perform short monologues for the chance…
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Sep 9, 2016

The 411: Commedia Dell’arte

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A look into one of Italy’s most well known art forms, Commedia Dell’arte. What is it? A form of improvised theatre that originated in 16th century, Italy. Commedia Dell’arte or…
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Aug 14, 2016

How To Break The Code Of Speculative Fiction And Genre Writing by Guest Writer Don Bosco

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Don Bosco is a writer who specializes in fiction for teens and children. His stories are inspired by Asian legends and pop culture. In 2015, his Sherlock Hong Adventures series…
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Aug 7, 2016

Story Workshop: How To Have New Ideas by Guest Writer Don Bosco

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Don Bosco is a writer who specializes in fiction for teens and children. His stories are inspired by Asian legends and pop culture. In 2015, his Sherlock Hong Adventures series…
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Aug 3, 2016

Story Workshop: How To Entertain by Guest Writer Don Bosco

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Don Bosco is a writer who specializes in fiction for teens and children. His stories are inspired by Asian legends and pop culture. In 2015, his Sherlock Hong Adventures series…
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Jul 31, 2016

Story Workshop: Building Storyworlds by Guest Writer Don Bosco

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Don Bosco is a writer who specializes in fiction for teens and children. His stories are inspired by Asian legends and pop culture. In 2015, his Sherlock Hong Adventures series…
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5 min read
Jul 26, 2016

Story Workshop: Create A Character by Guest Writer Don Bosco

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Don Bosco is a writer who specializes in fiction for teens and children. His stories are inspired by Asian legends and pop culture. In 2015, his Sherlock Hong Adventures series…
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Jul 23, 2016

What You Can Imagine, You Can Write by Guest Writer Don Bosco (Part 2)

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Don Bosco is a writer who specializes in fiction for teens and children. His stories are inspired by Asian legends and pop culture. In 2015, his Sherlock Hong Adventures series…
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