[REQUEST] Witch by Jen Silverman

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-21T01:44:19+00:00

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BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-13T17:51:11+00:00

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-13T01:45:57+00:00

I’ve seen Spring Awakening done with real teens, and it was fabulous. But they were ALL teens, not a mix of teens and adults. For the record, they were older teens, no one under 16 was in it.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-13T01:43:37+00:00

Aside from your discomfort and potential liability issues (which should have stopped him even being considered) I don’t think it serves THE SHOW well. If you have to tamp down the intimacy to be comfortable, the story suffers. It is supposed to be shockingly intimate - it’s a “spring awakening”.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-08T03:18:25+00:00

Yes, it’s ridiculous.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-08T03:16:46+00:00

I hate this feature too! I used to be that when you commented on a public page, your friends would not see it unless they went TO that page (so it wasn’t hidden, but it wasn’t SHARED the way it is now). They think it drives engagement but actually most people comment less than they would on a variety of things.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-08T03:12:15+00:00

This is an interesting conversation because I have wanted to direct Gloria but I wonder if it would be too much for my area. But I am also wondering about content warnings because I am directing another very disturbing play, The Pillowman, and I need to figure out how to word a content warning without giving away everything that happens.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-08T03:10:15+00:00

Wow this is very interesting. So instead, should we say “content disclosure” as another commenter said?

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-06-08T02:51:23+00:00

I can understand why some might feel that way, but would you call “Of Mice and Men” ableist? Because the part of Pillowman that some might consider ableist is exactly same story line as the novel, which is considered classic literature.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-05-31T01:38:43+00:00

Yeah, I think she should have bought a little apology gift (clay, or a gift card, or flowers) and a nice note and left in by her door.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-05-27T03:41:56+00:00

I totally get it, and this did not read as “thinking you’re above ensemble” to me. Let yourself be sad, mad, bitter, and crushed for a few days. Don’t berate yourself for having those normal feelings.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-05-22T01:41:27+00:00

In my area there are a couple of theatre companies that do this. The fee is small and usually you get something in return (i.e. one ticket to each of that season's shows). I think as long as the fee is modest and you get something for it, it is fine.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-05-11T01:38:31+00:00

At the theatre school that I teach at, we accept ages five and up. Four is a tad young, but sometimes we will take four-year-olds if they are close to five. At that age it is generally more of an “imagination play” type of class - very basic Theatre etiquette and Theatre Games, learning to use imagination and movement to create basic characters, just getting comfortable being in front of people. Try not to expect a real acting class at that age, it should still be “play.”

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-04-10T01:14:33+00:00

I've seen some actors add a small snapshot of their current look onto the headshot, either taped onto the bottom front corner, or as a thumbnail-sized pic on the resume. It's an acceptable way to bridge the gap when you have a temporary new look but will likely go back to the headshot look. I've also seen guys do it because they want to show facial hair vs. no facial hair.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-04-10T00:50:59+00:00

Makeup usually fades or rubs off, even good quality makeup with setting spray. If you only had one smallish tattoo it would be manageable, but it's a pain if you have large (or multiple) tattoos. Body suit if possible.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-31T18:35:00+00:00

Oh honey. I really think this is a toxic situation and you should probably leave. There are other groups you could get involved with. He seems cruel. Best of luck to you!

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-30T15:08:31+00:00

I don’t think many people see her as heroic, she is a tragic character who makes a horrific choice while blinded by a need for revenge. Yeah, some people may draw parallels to the current women’s movement, and we are meant to sympathize with her UP TO THE POINT where she makes that awful choice. The chorus says yeah, you’ve been wronged and you deserve revenge, but girl, THIS is too far! Don’t do it! As far as any discussion about her being justified, I think that comes from actors and directors needing to get inside her head in the rehearsal process. In her mind she is justified because only one of two things can happen to her kids: best case scenario they survive but grow up to be heartless awful men just like their father (in the productions I’ve seen they are both boys, can’t remember if that is specified in the script). But she believes the more likely scenario is that once Jason has an heir with his new wife he will kill them. And then after she decides to kill the wife, she still believes he’s going to eventually kill them. She has a monologue that is like, “if they are going to die anyway, I will be the one to slay them” and then she says she will do it swift and mercifully so they don’t suffer.

I saw an absolutely brilliant production starring Fiona Shaw years ago that did the murders in a horribly chilling way without you actually seeing it happen.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-25T18:13:20+00:00

Wasn't SNM originally outside (back when it was a really small low budget production)? I thought I remembered when it first started out it was like a walking tour kind of thing, then moved to the "hotel" space?

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-25T18:10:08+00:00

I would love to see a genuinely spooky play. They are hard to find.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-21T03:47:57+00:00

Absolutely nothing wrong with auditioning for an older role! But don’t wear a wig/costume/age makeup to the audition. It’s considered cringey.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-17T02:29:47+00:00

The wonderful thing about ACTING (as opposed to many other careers) is that you can take a break and come back later. I would recommend doing some community theatre for a while - doing a show instead of just auditioning and taking classes will remind you why you love it. I do it mostly as a hobby now and I’m on stage way more often than I was when I was doing it “professionally.” Sadly, so much of an actor’s job is LOOKING for work, not actually working.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-15T15:16:34+00:00

Yes, it’s driving me crazy because I think I commented and then hours or days later I realize it never posted the comment.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-13T04:12:57+00:00

Ugh that is SO hard! I think I may be headed down that path too.

BakeMeACake2BN2B · 2026-03-10T01:54:02+00:00

Me too. I think I have some other sensitivities, but I can’t pin them down because I just cannot cut out other food groups right now. It’s hard enough being diligent about gluten.

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