Kit Peterson's Lounge Discussions

That was cool. Clearly the director needs to get inside the actor's head by either watching what they have done before on having in-depth conversations with them.

That was so helpful. I'm a soon-to-be brand new director and any info I can get to make my talent more comfortable is great.

its amazing how many of these points also trickle over into Design. Your Costume Designer, Production Designer, Lighting etc. we ALL need useful guidance and validation. We all do the work, get into "the zone" and want to make your vision stand out and reality. Its not just clothes, lights, or smudge on a face, this is our art we use to make your dream real! Never forget that, and when we succeed, let us know.

I've been a director for a while now, and my shoots (with only one exception over the years and it was my blame as I casted incorrectly - but I learned from the experience) the actors and crew are always joyful and happy. I am always complemented about how much fun they have. The reason is because I am prepared, give them concise directions and always without exception mutual respect is always first and laughter between takes is a given! I am a combo director/good mom. It works! I truly love working with actors. I appreciate how they have to completely give over all of their emotions to work on my projects. I have great respect for that. Good job every body!

A couple of good points.

congratulation

Hi Hugo, Thank you very much. All the best, Janet:)

Janet, hello. This is Ron Hepner from the Okanagan Valley, Canada. We're just north of Washington State. Wow, you have a winner with a CIA inspired story. I'm a fairly new writer also of the thriller novels. Three of my projects have been accepted by a U.S. publisher. Recently we wrapped up the book cover artwork. Publication dates TBA. My stories take place in Russia and the Middle East; Vancouver, Canada; New York, Washington, D.C.; and Chicago. Our hero agent kicks butts, keeps finding trouble. Usually thriller heroes are single; my guy is married (new take on relationship as how marriage and his job conflict). Keep writing, follow your passion. Cheers, Ron. Sorry, no photo available yet.

ooooooo! You're screen play sounds very interesting!! I would want to read/see that!

Thanks so much.Kit. You can read it here on Stage 32. It's posted along with my other screenplays. All the best to you as well! Janet:)

your musical sounds very interesting! Where is it going to premier at?

that musical sounds really awesome! is it already cast?

The musical is being written to be performed in two versions, one by young actors, one by adults- this first production will be performed by young actors as part of the season at Actors Academy for the Performing Arts in Boulder, CO ( http://theaterforkids.net/teens.php ) in early December- after that, there's talk of a production in San Jose, CA- also might enter in NYCFringe, where I've done several shows in the past

Rose Red and Snow White was my favorite Grimm Fairytale!

YES! I've heard of APA in Boulder! I use to work at Boulder's Dinner Theater and lots of our summer camp kids did shows there. Great program!