I remember the first time Lee Brock (TBG co-artistic director and teaching artist) asked me how much fun I was having after my first go of a scene. It was in the master class, which by name alone can carry some pressure. In verbatim, she asked my scene partner and …
Teacher Spotlight: Mike Giese
We’d love to introduce you to one of our incredible TBG teaching artists, Mike Giese! Check out our interview with him below… — What do you enjoy most about teaching? MG: It’s been said that teaching is the final level of mastery. Now, I’m no master, to be sure, but …
Class Feature – November 2023
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Teacher Spotlight: K. Lorrel Manning
We’d love to introduce you to one of our incredible TBG teaching artists, K. Lorrel Manning! Check out our interview with him below… — What do you enjoy most about teaching? KLM: I love love love watching students, no matter the age or level of skill, push past their insecurities and …
Edward Stanley: Seek Opportunity And Be Ready For It
“Seek opportunity and be ready for it.” My high school drama teacher wrote that in my yearbook way back when. Frank Roberts. I loved working with Frank. He treated us like professionals and ran his classes and rehearsals like he would any professional company. When I went on to study …
Teacher Spotlight: Samantha Evans
We’d love to introduce you to one of our incredible TBG teaching artists, Samantha Evans! Check out our interview with her below… PS. At time of posting, it’s Samantha’s birthday! Wahoo! — What do you enjoy most about teaching? SE: I absolutely love meeting new groups of students and helping to foster …
Class Feature – Late October 2023
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Teacher Spotlight: Zsuzska Beswick
We’d love to introduce you to one of our incredible TBG teaching artists, Zsuzska Beswick! Check out our interview with her below… — What do you enjoy most about teaching? ZB: My favorite thing about teaching is getting to meet so many unique individuals with distinct life experiences. We undoubtedly learn …
John Yearley: Helping Stories Come to Life
“You know”, I said, “there’s nothing inherently entertaining about watching writers work out their stories.” The people I was talking to stared at me blankly. Perhaps it was bad timing – I was in Oslo, and the people I was talking to had flown me thousands of miles to do …
Teacher Feature – October 2023
Check out our October 2023 Teacher Feature to meet a few of TBG’s incredible teaching artists! This month features K. Lorrel Manning, Samantha Evans, and Mike Giese.
Teacher Spotlight: Laura Cornachio
We’d love to introduce you to one of our incredible TBG teaching artists, Laura Cornachio! Check out our interview with her below… — What do you enjoy most about teaching? LC: I love when I can see a lightbulb go off with a student. Whether it’s after I’ve thrown them …
Class Feature – October 2023
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Teacher Spotlight: Alyson Schacherer
We’d love to introduce you to one of our incredible TBG teaching artists, Alyson Schacherer! Check out our interview with her below… — What do you enjoy most about teaching? AS: The students! I meet such rad people. That we get to spend time together each week dedicated to creativity, process, …
Arielle Beth Klein: 5 Tips for Creating Your Own Work as an Actor
If you’re an actor, you’ve likely heard someone talk about the importance of “creating your own work.” Admittedly, when I first started hearing this I would roll my eyes. I didn’t want to do anything but act. If that is your initial reaction, I feel you. You don’t have to …
Winter 2024 Actor Auditions for 1-Year Directing Program
Open Call – Actor auditions for TBG’s 1-Year Directing Program winter scene work. Actors are needed for scene work in our 1-Year Directing Program with Seth Barrish and Lee Brock. Actors must be available for in class facilitated rehearsals on several Mondays between 6:30-9:30pm January 22 – March 25. In-Person Auditions …
Teacher Feature – September 2023
Check out our September 2023 Teacher Feature to meet a few of TBG’s incredible teaching artists! This month features Alyson Schacherer, Laura Cornachio, and Zsuzska Beswick.
Shannon Patterson: Creative Sparks, Creative Friendships
Walking the dog with my husband, Mike, this past July, I suddenly noticed him kinda smiling to himself (Mike, not the dog.) We had just been talking about the amazing group of students we’d recently finished working with in the 1-Year Intermediate Program at The Barrow Group. “Whatcha smilin’ about?” …
Class Feature – September 2023
Check out our September 2023 Class Feature to see a rundown of TBG’s upcoming options!
Chris Roberti: Better to be Done Than Good
Hi! My name is Chris Roberti, longtime friend and fan of The Barrow Group. I don’t think I’ve written more than two blog posts in my entire life, including this one that I’m writing in 2023. Incredible. I’m about to begin teaching a class very soon, and I hope you’ll …
Class Update – August 2023
Check out our August 2023 Class Update !