Advice for directors
Tue, 21 Dec 1999, 02:36 pmGrant Malcolm13 posts in thread
Advice for directors
Tue, 21 Dec 1999, 02:36 pmSpotted these... er... gems on a mailing list:
> 1. Pick or write your own material.
> 2. Know the story.
> 3. Know the characters.
> 4. Do not try to find exercises for actors.
> 5. Cast well - direct less.
> 6. Trust your instincts.
> 7. Do not let actors direct other actors.
> 8. Demand that actors learn the words.
> 9. Demand the best that each actor has.
> 10. Keep your car near the rear exit on
> opening night and leave the engine running.
And if these were the 10 best bits of advice i could think of for a budding director, i think i'd leave the engine running too. I'm sure we can all do better than this.
Anyone care to submit their own? I'm going to work on one in between writing Christmas cards :)
Cheers
Grant
> 1. Pick or write your own material.
> 2. Know the story.
> 3. Know the characters.
> 4. Do not try to find exercises for actors.
> 5. Cast well - direct less.
> 6. Trust your instincts.
> 7. Do not let actors direct other actors.
> 8. Demand that actors learn the words.
> 9. Demand the best that each actor has.
> 10. Keep your car near the rear exit on
> opening night and leave the engine running.
And if these were the 10 best bits of advice i could think of for a budding director, i think i'd leave the engine running too. I'm sure we can all do better than this.
Anyone care to submit their own? I'm going to work on one in between writing Christmas cards :)
Cheers
Grant
RE: Advice on truth
Mon, 28 Feb 2000, 10:02 pm*off topic*
Where's Leah when i need her? How about explaining the nature of truth for us, Leah. :)
if Leah is listening/reading, i do hope you're feeling better now and Kimberley too!
i know how you feel Kim, i had mine out about 8 years back.
hehehe
that'll leave 'em all guessing
sheesh... this is starting to sound like a gossip post ;)
Cheers
Grant
Where's Leah when i need her? How about explaining the nature of truth for us, Leah. :)
if Leah is listening/reading, i do hope you're feeling better now and Kimberley too!
i know how you feel Kim, i had mine out about 8 years back.
hehehe
that'll leave 'em all guessing
sheesh... this is starting to sound like a gossip post ;)
Cheers
Grant