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Suzanne DuCharme replied to David Skibbins's discussion 'Our Town' in the group Acting and Directing

I'm going to have re- re-read this play! I;ve always found it sappy and sentimental, and overwhelmingly sad, but you make such good points that I think I should give this class another chance.

October 25

David Skibbins replied to Suzanne DuCharme's discussion 'Biggest theatrical challenge' in the group Acting and Directing

My biggest challenge was directing my producer and her husband in the first play I ever directed, An Ordinary Woman Under Stress. I did OK, but gave her a lot of slack. Heck, I barely knew what I was doing, so she got to do a lot of what she wanted…

October 25

Suzanne DuCharme commented on Jacob Coakley's group 'Acting and Directing'

This is quite a challenge. I find that, when working with younger actors in particular, they have absolutely no vocal training for the stage. They can't project, enunciate, they speak too quickly, mumble. It's awful! And it comes from television, la…

October 24

Suzanne DuCharme replied to Suzanne DuCharme's discussion 'Biggest theatrical challenge' in the group Acting and Directing

Interesting response, Jeremy. It does feel that way, doesn't it?

October 22

Jeremy Fiebig replied to Suzanne DuCharme's discussion 'Biggest theatrical challenge' in the group Acting and Directing

When I've directed, this is one of the questions people usually ask. My response has become that if whatever I'm working on isn't the most difficult thing I've done to that point, then I'm probably doing it wrong. I guess by that I mean that each…

October 22

Suzanne DuCharme added a discussion to the group Acting and Directing

Biggest theatrical challenge

I'm new to this group so I don't know what you usually talk about. I'm going to throw this out there: What has been your biggest challenge of late, and how did you deal with it?

October 21

Joe Griffin replied to Suzanne DuCharme's discussion 'Faking the playing of a violin' in the group Music

Well, the sound is produced because of the friction between the bow and strings. I'd imagine if you strung the bow with something that doesn't have much friction, the actor could scrape all he wants and not produce any sound. 1/4" recording tape may…

October 20

Suzanne DuCharme replied to Christina J. (Christi) Moore's discussion 'Safe smoking?'

Clove cigarettes and have them not inhale. (I had to "smoke" for a production of "Stage Struck" and this worked very well. (and I'm allergic to cigarette smoke) Of course you'd have to check with the fire marshal to see if you are even able to have…

October 20

Suzanne DuCharme added a discussion to the group Music

Faking the playing of a violin

Does anyone have a good solution for faking playing the violin on stage? I just worked on a regional production about Paganini, and we cheated by having the actors turn partly upstage while pretending to play against recorded music. Is there any d…

October 20

Suzanne DuCharme replied to Laureen's discussion 'Mics vs natural sound' in the group Music

Projection and diction don't seem to be taught any more We have a generation of actors who think that they are on television with "magical sound systems" even though they are on stage. Add to this the fact that many houses are not built to the acous…

October 20

Suzanne DuCharme commented on Jacob Coakley's group 'Acting and Directing'

I agree with Brianna. Are we all too busy working to post? (I hope!) I'm new to this group so I don't know what you usualy talk about. I'm going to throw this out there: What has been your biggest challenge of late, and how did you deal with it?

October 20

Suzanne DuCharme replied to Steven's discussion 'Costume pockets for wireless mic packs' in the group Wardrobe and Dressers

Having worked in almost every aspect of theatre, including costume design, I can understand why your costumer would balk at altering the costumes. it does effect the drape and sometimes even the function of the costume. I do try to design with mic p…

October 20

Suzanne DuCharme replied to Steve Pearson's discussion 'TV/Movie stage plays'

Farenheit 451 (this is often on the reading lists for English classes and is a truly fine play, moderate to large cast, depending on how parts are distributed) 12 Angry Men/Women/Jurors -(it's very popular for high schools lately; has been a play an…

October 20

Profile Information

What's the last show you worked on?

"Paganini" at Shades Repertory Theatre

What's your current project?

Getting ready to shoot a short film; prepping to produce my own adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" in December; prepping to start teaching acting classes in January.

What theatres or schools have you attended?

National Theatre of Great Britain
Riverside Shakespeare Academy
Scott Powers Studios

What's your job in theatre now?

Actor/Director

What do you aspire to?

more work!

What's your best advice to someone wanting to be in the theatre?

Be tenacious

Are you currently receiving Stage Directions magazine

yes