Drama Student Tips

No show is worth it's salt without a blue lit physical theatre interlude.

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Zip Zap Boing is the integral backbone of modern British dramatic education.

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When casting, remember, small, weedy 16 year old boys are best playing aged, abusive men. Nothing says ‘threatening’ like a breaking voice.

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When writing your own scripts. Remember if the characters aren’t saying what they are thinking %100 of the time, how will the audience know?

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A dance sequence sounds so… amateur. Name your timed movements to music ‘physical theatre’ to be cool and modern.

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Make your final snap blackout edgy, have it a little too late. The audience will find the actor's transition out of character fascinating.

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A good drama student writes in coffee shops. Not plays or movies, but notes on how the baristas make good coffee. Prepare for your future.

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Sarah Kane is a demi-god.

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If you want your audience to understand Shakespeare's work, deliver it as loudly as possible. It's how he would have wanted it.

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Remember, the key to acting is to give the impression that your words are just coming to you in a natural manner. So never learn your lines.

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Tackling with some tough issues and strong emotions? Wear a mask and do a dance, as they say, darkly lit flailing speaks louder than words.

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If in doubt, black it out. Remember if the lights are off the audience will forget you are there and that a performance is happening.

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Your final technical rehearsal is an opportune moment to try out some new scenes and material.

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If you’re playing an older woman you’re contractually obligated to wear a shawl around your head and a cardigan. Realism is key here.

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If you want to be innovative and modern put an actor in the audience and have them scream at everyone suddenly.

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Thou shalt always hate musical theatre students.

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Always wear masks, because the Greeks did. Also because you have a UV light that magically makes a performance good.

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When devising a performance, constantly ask yourself, do we have enough sticks?