http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00:38 -0700 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:46:32 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Lions-roars-again?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   A couple of months ago I posted my first rabidly (ooh - maybe bad word choice) enthusiastic article about the splendid play "Lions" by playwright Vince Melocchi that premiered last year to glowing reviews at Pacific Resident The... Lions Pacific Resident Theatre new play Detroit City Secrets best small theatre Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:46:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Lions-roars-again?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Mondays-actor-joke-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner        Yup, it's time for the joke of the week. Yay! From our FIRST official winner! Yay! But first ... the winning joke. Short but hilarious: An actor walks into a bar.  The stage manager says, "Put some glow tap... joke actor humor winner Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:01:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Mondays-actor-joke-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Vive-la-revolution?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   I ran across this article in Variety the other day and was intrigued. Is it possible I'm not the only one who's noticed lately that popular culture is discreetly embracing the fact that actors (even female actors! wow!) don't drop off the... casting ageism Variety Chuck Jones Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:34:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Vive-la-revolution?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Wednesdays-wacky-breakdowns-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner    'Type' casting. Get it?Here's a nifty little fact: Donna Reed was discovered as a teenager while she was attending secretarial school at Los Angeles City College. When she was named "Campus Queen," her picture appeared on the f... Donna Reed casting breakdowns Jimmy Kimmel Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:04:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Wednesdays-wacky-breakdowns-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Tuesdays-video-pick-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner    What it's all about So Tuesdays have been designated by me (because hey, I'm The Decider) as Video Pick of the Week Day. And this one's a doozy. Actually, it's the first in a series, and you won't want to miss any of them. "Michae... Michael Caine video pick of week actor advice Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:53:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Tuesdays-video-pick-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Actor-joke-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   That's hilarious! This is my favorite actor joke of all time--so far. My good friend (and actor/singer extraordinaire) Hal Pederson reminded me of it the other day while we were driving. I laughed out loud and nearly went off the roa... humor actor joke New Yorker cartoon Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:48:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Actor-joke-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d19-And-nothing-but-the-truth?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   Elizabeth Mestnik There's a gem of an acting studio operating these days in the heart of Hollywood, quietly turning out beautifully-trained, inspired, distinctively individual actors. I discovered it last year, and after several mont... acting teachers los angeles acting teaches Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:03:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d19-And-nothing-but-the-truth?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d18-Wacky-breakdowns-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner  As part of my private stim package, until further notice Wednesday is now Wacky Breakdowns Day. I just hope it will stimulate some sorely needed cheer in the acting community. Thank you, thank you. I do what I can. So legend has it that Lana T... humor online casting Lana Turner clown wacky Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:09:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d18-Wacky-breakdowns-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Actor-joke-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner  Starting NOW, this column, as Ann Miller would say, has a new routine. Or as the Brits would say, 'scheme.' Or as the ancient Greeks would say, σχnμα (that's schema: an outline or image universally applicable to a g... funny agents actor jokes jokes Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:33:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Actor-joke-of-the-week?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d13-Happy-Friday-the-13th?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner  Superstitious? Theatre people are. I've always liked it. The archaic, often bizarre rituals of the theatre have always seemed comforting, somehow. I think it's because so much else can go wrong in a live performance it's nice to know that at le... theatre superstitions Macbeth vaudeville break a leg Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:59:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d13-Happy-Friday-the-13th?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Ohm?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner  Or: WWTDLD? (What Would The Dalai Lama Do?) Some days it just does NOT pay to get out of bed. I mean, you can start out in the most fabulously buoyant mood. Like Dorothy skipping down the yellow brick road, with a fun, challenging, exciting da... improvisational Larry David Curb your Enthusiasm Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:48:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Ohm?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d8-Getting-his-foot-in-the-door?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   You know how hard it is to decide on all the variables when you have an audition? You've got to dress appropriately without wearing a costume, be attractive without looking like you're going to a photo shoot. Glasses or not. How much make... audition actors with disabilities casting bias Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:55:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m2d8-Getting-his-foot-in-the-door?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d27-What-the-crew-really-thinks-about-actors?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   Actor jokes are so FUNNY! Enough seriousity already.  I'm taking a short break between high-minded, well researched articles to post a short series of humorous ones. What the heck; I just think it's time.  If you're an ac... Backstage humor actor jokes crew techies Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:51:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d27-What-the-crew-really-thinks-about-actors?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d22-A-whole-new-level-of-scathing-The-Informers-at-Sundance?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner  He said WHAT?Back in early November I posted a two-part article about an amusing audition experience from over a year ago that had, to put it mildly, um ... unexpected results. Well, guess what? The bombshells just keep on coming. First I find... The Informers Sundance critics reviews Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:39:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d22-A-whole-new-level-of-scathing-The-Informers-at-Sundance?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Actor-beware-Indie-film-auditions-arent-always-what-they-seem-Part-I?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   So last year my agent sends me on an audition for a low budget comic horror movie set in the 80s (yawn). However, the script is smart and literate, which is frankly a rarity. As part of my usual prep I IMDb  everyone concerned and f... indie film casting horror method The Informers Sundance Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:38:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Actor-beware-Indie-film-auditions-arent-always-what-they-seem-Part-I?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Actor-beware-Indie-film-auditions-arent-always-what-they-seem-Part-II?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   SPOILER ALERT!  If you haven’t read Part I, do it now by clicking HERE. Then Part II will make more sense. Thanks!You know when you hear about people who live through big events unaware that they are occurring even when there ... informers gregor jordan assumptions beware The Informers Sundance Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:37:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Actor-beware-Indie-film-auditions-arent-always-what-they-seem-Part-II?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d15-New-faces-of-2009?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner  Sure I can tap dance!Remember in those great old show biz movies when the budding starlet waits outside the producer's office for days on end, they finally let her in, she reads for the role and becomes a star? Boy, those were the days. The mo... casting process agents studios roles humor Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:05:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d15-New-faces-of-2009?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Stop-and-smell-the-music?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner  He tucks it right under his chin   An actor friend emailed me a story recently that I think is worth contemplating. It reminds you that the role of the artist--and that of his art--in our world is always changing, always relative. And for... Joshua Bell Washington Post experiment arts Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:02:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Stop-and-smell-the-music?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Ten-things-not-to-say-to-a-friend-after-a-performance?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner   Marvelous! You ran the gamut of emotions from A to B!We've all been there.  You go to see a friend in a show, and have to stay and chat afterwards. What to do? I've heard some people say, "I always have to be honest. I owe it t... Dorothy Parker theatre insults friend Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:09:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Ten-things-not-to-say-to-a-friend-after-a-performance?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d1-An-actors-resolution?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner    Got New Year's resolutions?Personally, I was torn. (Lose weight? Again? BORING.) So instead I thought I'd consider refreshing the basics ... reconnecting with the foundation of every actor's craft. Those essential truths, handed dow... acting funny principles historical actors Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:00:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-890-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner~y2009m1d1-An-actors-resolution?cid=exrss-LA-Actors-Life-Examiner