Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: What do comedians make?In fact, I’ve already done one on “What do actors make?”…Apr 27, 2023Apr 27, 2023
Jerry C. JaffeHow Money Heist should have used Arturo in story Part 2**Spoilers ahead**May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: I Eat My Words:A Manifesto for Devised TheatreDec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: the Education of a DirectorIn a previous blog entry, I discussed actor training and while discussing this topic with students, someone asked what kind of training a…Nov 19, 2019Nov 19, 2019
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: The Paradox of Guerilla Theatre as Civic Duty*The modern use of the phrase “guerrilla theatre” is linked to the well-known San Francisco Mime Troupe, whose founder R.G. Davis wanted to…Jun 30, 2018Jun 30, 2018
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: “Zip Zap Zop”From youth theatre, to acting classes, to workshops, drama therapy, to so many other environments where acting is studied or utilized, one…Jan 26, 2018Jan 26, 2018
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: Spirituality in the TheatreAs mentioned in an early entry, in their book The Theatrical Imagination (1993) by Jeffrey H. Huberman, Brant L. Pope, and James Ludwig…Jan 22, 2018Jan 22, 2018
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: What’s my objective?Asking “What’s my objective?” has become a cliché, a kind of in-joke for mocking actors. For example, the hilarious play Noises Off is…Jan 3, 2018Jan 3, 2018
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: Lights, shadows, colorsThere are many designers and backstage artists contributing to the typical production, but this brief entry will consider the role of…Dec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2017
Jerry C. JaffeThoughts on Theatre: Theatre as three worldsWhen first being introduced to the art of theatre, one can walk around a typical theatre and notice that the areas that are apparent are…Dec 24, 2017Dec 24, 2017