Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tips from Jon Jory. A legend in the theater, and here at ATL
Rhythm, Tempo, Tone, and Meaning
These four things inform every line we speak (particularly lines of three sentences and more). Rhythm is the beat, which is demonstrated for you in any jazz composition, and it constantly changes. Tempo informs rhythm and with slow and fast. Tone informs both rhythm and tempo with high and low. And, all three of the above are delivery systems for meaning. We want all four things working at the same time. Listen to the acting of others. Is it rhythmically complex? Is it tonally various? Does it contain both fast and slow, or is it flattened out by staying too long in one tempo? And is the actor acting and reacting? Finally, is all of this servicing the line, the scene and the play's meaning? For those of us who love the profession, it is this damnable complexity that keeps us going through thick and thin. Concentrate on one of the four today, but the meaning stays at the center.
****Volume destroys all of the above****
-Tips
Ideas for Actors
By
JON JORY
These four things inform every line we speak (particularly lines of three sentences and more). Rhythm is the beat, which is demonstrated for you in any jazz composition, and it constantly changes. Tempo informs rhythm and with slow and fast. Tone informs both rhythm and tempo with high and low. And, all three of the above are delivery systems for meaning. We want all four things working at the same time. Listen to the acting of others. Is it rhythmically complex? Is it tonally various? Does it contain both fast and slow, or is it flattened out by staying too long in one tempo? And is the actor acting and reacting? Finally, is all of this servicing the line, the scene and the play's meaning? For those of us who love the profession, it is this damnable complexity that keeps us going through thick and thin. Concentrate on one of the four today, but the meaning stays at the center.
****Volume destroys all of the above****
-Tips
Ideas for Actors
By
JON JORY
Saturday, September 3, 2011
DRACULA inside and out of rehearsal
My face being torn apart. For many who know me, your not surprised. For those who don't, allow me to explain. Let's start for the beginning.
Is that Italian leather?
OMG, Joe I think it is!
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| Here we see Alex Morf (Reinfield) in deep self-satisfaction after being given high praise for his performance in an early run thru. WHEN..... |
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| he overheard, "If we weren't cursed with such boyish good looks, and dainty high voices, we'd Mr. Morf a run for his money...Sean be a doll and pass me my Cosmo" |
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| Needless to say Mr. Morf was more then willing to assist to girls in.. WAIT! WAIT!!! |
OMG, Joe I think it is!
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Friday, August 26, 2011
Some interesting clips from today rehearsal of Dracula 2011.
Just when you think you have the upper hand, Chris Kelly has a way of getting in your head.
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