Category Archives: acting
GOOD NIGHT, CRUCIBLE
This is the second time I’ve been involved in the production of Arthur Miller’s spell binding show, “The Crucible.” Some thirty years ago I was an assistant to the director. At that time I was on my second stint in … Continue reading
I TRULY LOVE STAGE MANAGING
Here we go again. It’s opening week for “The Crucible,” with a group of very talented young people. The real magic started this past Saturday as new light effects and sound were added along with costumes. It seems each time … Continue reading
ANOTHER OPENING NIGHT
I’ve never stopped to think about how many of these openings I’ve experienced. Especially in these ancient years of mine. You’d think it would end somewhere, but it’s really true what they say about the arts get into your bloodstream … Continue reading
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
There is something about finishing a theatrical production. It leaves you with a feeling of loss, excitement, exhaustion, extra time and a feeling of accomplishment – especially when you have achieved what you set out to do. For the past … Continue reading
ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW
“Acting is the most personal of our crafts. The make-up of a human being – his physical, mental and emotional habits – influence his acting to a much greater extent than commonly recognized.” Lee Strasberg I can’t remember how … Continue reading
TECH WEEK!
The dreaded moment has come again. A time when my mind gives way to blankness with the addition of things like costumes, lights, complete set and use of props. Add to that the fact that my brain has slowly been … Continue reading
TWO HANDS – ONE HEART
ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You hold my hand my heart goes all a flutter. Each time in our lives that you continue this simple yet intimate gesture. I feel safe – loved – comforted by your … Continue reading
I’M ADDICTED TO COOL WHIP
Pie throwing is kind of a lost art, and although it may be a rather rudimentary, burlesque humor, there’s something inherently funny about taking a pie in the face, under the right conditions. Johnny Carson The “Southern Fried Funeral” has … Continue reading
TECH WEEK – DAY TWO
When you have a passion for something, you’re willing to do anything to be part of it. Many addictions start this way. You start out liking something – than it becomes part of you and you can’t seem to live … Continue reading
I LIED …..
Yesterday I said you’d probably see less of me this week, because it’s “TECH WEEK!” Actually things are going quite well. This is the first time in ten years that I’ve worked exclusively with adults so that may explain it. … Continue reading
TECH WEEK
Well it’s here at last. The final week before performance. Pray for me. Pray that I don’t let my cast members or director down and that I remember my lines. Pray that I quit revising the script. I don’t know if … Continue reading
SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL
As you may remember, I auditioned for a play recently and I got a part. Now I’m committed or I should be. The truth is, I’m having a blast working on this project. The play is called “SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL.” … Continue reading
