Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Helpful (Or Not So Helpful) Hints: How to Act Backstage


Backstage Protocol


Do Not:
Talk (ever)
Whisper (unless the show is in jeopardy)
Sing (even though it might be really hard)
Touch the curtains
Look at the audience
Touch props (besides your own) Ever!


Do:
Stay out of the actor’s way
Stay out of the tech’s way
Be ready to shove a costume onto another actor
Preset your props
Quietly warm up your muscles
Go over your lines (alone or in your head)

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