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  Loving the "Work" of Show Business

  January 28, 2012 by Jan Downing

  Is it me, or do many aspiring performers today expect instant stardom? American Idol auditionees feel “entitled” to a shot at fame. Reality TV creates overnight celebrities. Sure, some people get there...

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  Halau Kalama 2012

  January 04, 2012 by Polynesian Party Planners Inc

  We are proud to announce many new classes and services for Kalama Polynesian Dancers (Professional Entertainment) and Halau Kalama (Nonprofit Organization).  Come and check out our classes and be a part...

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  Composing Life Lessons through Music

  December 22, 2011 by Bryan Balderman

  Recently, I went on a two week trip to sunny Northridge, California, where I got to work with amazing artists and teachers to help develop my craft. What is my craft you say? Singing – more specifically...

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  Let It Flow- A Primer on Breathing

  December 14, 2011 by Earl Harville

  In the world of singing, there remains to this day much confusion on the topic of breathing. There is disagreement among teachers and directors as to the most efficient way to control it. The diaphragm...

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  The Importance of Artist's Dates

  December 02, 2011 by Artists Way Seattle

  So we'd been confessing. "It's been 5 days since my last check-in/confession, and these are my ... I haven't had an Artist's Date in x days." Ok maybe not a "sin" exactly but we were noticing that the...

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  The Perfect Salad By Kate Gavigan

  December 02, 2011 by Artists Way Seattle

  The exercise was to write down things you loved.   No limits except do it in 4 minutes.   I love these exercises.   For the smile it puts on my face when I do it.   ...

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  Just A Little Bit More by Kate Gavigan

  December 02, 2011 by Artists Way Seattle

  "Just a little bit more" ...  I'm reminded of the great response by Will Rogers when he was asked "How much money is enough?"  He replied (say it with me people) ..."Just a little bit more...

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  The New Play Lab Showcase: Renewing My Interest and Imagination by Malika Lee

  November 25, 2011 by Freehold Theatre

  Writing has been a solo journey; until I attended Freehold Theatre's New Play Lab I started writing my first play, The Purification Process, about three years ago and while I shared a few scenes with a...

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  When Everything Old Is New Again by Jenni Taggart

  November 25, 2011 by Freehold Theatre

  PBS recently aired Sondheim, The Birthday Concert recorded in March 2010, in honor of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday. In Act II, six of the grandest dames of musical theatre take the stage in luscious...

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  Step II: Work Ethic, Respect, Passion by Christina Bauer

  November 25, 2011 by Freehold Theatre

  I took the first acting class of my life this summer (2010), Step I: Intro to Acting  at Freehold Theatre  . I had so much fun that I started Step II: Acting with Text this fall. I was ready to take those...

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