Chapter 3. PLANNING: A Good Script Begins with Thoughtful Consideration

“Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.”

DENZEL WASHINGTON

Today is your first rehearsal. After studying your lines, you still don’t quite understand your character. Still, you are confident that you’ll have a better feel for the role after today’s rehearsal. Bob, the director, begins by telling you about himself. He has acted in the Customer Service play before and received good reviews for his performance. That’s why he was asked to direct this play. He asks the cast to read through the play. As you do, he sits quietly, saying nothing. After one run through, he says he is satisfied with the way everyone is getting into character, schedules the next rehearsal, and ...

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