Category Archives: STAGE (and Screen)

Writing, directing and coaching for performance.

A Star is Born

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Amanda McTigue

Thinking about the Performing Arts THE COOLEST HEAD PREVAILED I’m going to stretch out in this blog post and tell you a story. The little girl on the left (the one with the giganimous headset on…) deserves no less. You … Continue reading →

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Richard Jenkins

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Amanda McTigue

Thinking about the Performing Arts GREAT ACTING MOMENTS It’s about an hour and 22 minutes in. I know because, while I love the scene, I’m not that crazy about the movie so I’ve figured out how to time my tune-in. … Continue reading →

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Braugher and Gant

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Amanda McTigue

Thinking about the Performing Arts GREAT ACTING MOMENTS Here’s a new angle on what, daily, can seem like our rapidly tanking ship of culture, flooded by oceans of tasteless junk: we’re also surrounded by excellence. We are. It’s what keeps … Continue reading →

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What I Did for Love

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Amanda McTigue

Thinking about the Performing Arts TO OPERA AND BEYOND Our topic: pilgrimage. Yesterday, two worlds made a pilgrimage to the same plaza in San Francisco. It’s a heck of a place, Civic Center. City Hall on one side, the War … Continue reading →

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