Practicing your Craft (and also I love scenes!)
Before we talk about hard work and practicing your craft, whatever it may be- let's talk about scenes!
I love doing scenes! Okay, let me actually correct that: Scenes, to me, are only fun when you've got a fantastic, hard-working scene partner. I have been lucky to have great scene partners in the past- and I am lucky this year to have another fantastic scene partner- the same one I worked with last year actually.
Why do I enjoy scenes? Unlike monologues, you physically have another character there to work with. To me, nothing feels more successful or rewarding than when you and your partner do your scene well and powerfully, both of you glorying in that victory. You have someone who can energize and motivate you. If you've got a great scene partner too, I've found that being in a scene with another person connects you in a way you don't typically connect with anyone. I can't quite describe it as necessarily deep or extremely meaningful in all situations--but something about being on stage with another person and having to trust in them fully gives you a unique connection. It can be a complete blessing to work with a great scene partner. In some cases, you become life-long friends, too.
I just love scenes and people. That's all.
DO THE WORK.
I'm saying that to preface this idea of hard work. Honestly, when it comes down to it, in theater- all that matters is if you've really done the work. No matter how good you look or how talented you are, ultimately, if you don't take the time to work and practice your craft, you will not get far. Let's say you go into an audition unprepared- you miss a line or miss a note and it is clear you haven't honestly done the work. Who do you think will ultimately get cast? You, or someone who is equally as qualified and talented, but who memorized their cold read? If you don't know, it probably won't be you. This is not a complicated concept yet somehow so many people miss the mark on this idea. If you really want to be good at something, and, better yet, be the best, or at least the best you can be, that is what you focus on and spend your time on. Those who have made it to the top in their craft are those who don't waste time on things that don't matter or won't help them progress in their careers.
PRACTICE YOUR CRAFT.
I love doing scenes! Okay, let me actually correct that: Scenes, to me, are only fun when you've got a fantastic, hard-working scene partner. I have been lucky to have great scene partners in the past- and I am lucky this year to have another fantastic scene partner- the same one I worked with last year actually.
Why do I enjoy scenes? Unlike monologues, you physically have another character there to work with. To me, nothing feels more successful or rewarding than when you and your partner do your scene well and powerfully, both of you glorying in that victory. You have someone who can energize and motivate you. If you've got a great scene partner too, I've found that being in a scene with another person connects you in a way you don't typically connect with anyone. I can't quite describe it as necessarily deep or extremely meaningful in all situations--but something about being on stage with another person and having to trust in them fully gives you a unique connection. It can be a complete blessing to work with a great scene partner. In some cases, you become life-long friends, too.
I just love scenes and people. That's all.
DO THE WORK.
I'm saying that to preface this idea of hard work. Honestly, when it comes down to it, in theater- all that matters is if you've really done the work. No matter how good you look or how talented you are, ultimately, if you don't take the time to work and practice your craft, you will not get far. Let's say you go into an audition unprepared- you miss a line or miss a note and it is clear you haven't honestly done the work. Who do you think will ultimately get cast? You, or someone who is equally as qualified and talented, but who memorized their cold read? If you don't know, it probably won't be you. This is not a complicated concept yet somehow so many people miss the mark on this idea. If you really want to be good at something, and, better yet, be the best, or at least the best you can be, that is what you focus on and spend your time on. Those who have made it to the top in their craft are those who don't waste time on things that don't matter or won't help them progress in their careers.
PRACTICE YOUR CRAFT.
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