Green Room On Air with Ray Renati

Masks

While masks have been used since the dawn of theatre in ancient Greece, using them for educational purposes is relatively new. In 1913 French theatre director Jacques Copeau introduced masks into theatre rehearsals as a way for actors to remove themselves. Some notable actors that attended the mask training classes at Julliard are Kevin Spacey, Robin Williams, Laura Linney, Kevin Kline, and Patti Lupone . They all count the masks as one of the most important classes of their education. 

Hamilton

From bastard orphan to Washington’s right-hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal to Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy, HAMILTON is an exploration of a political master. 

Superstitious Actors

Actors are a very superstitious bunch. Want to know why you should never tell an actor, “Good Luck”? Curious about why you should never, ever, under any circumstances say the word “Macbeth” backstage. Hear about the awful consequences of whistling in the dressing room. These strange but true superstitions are explored and debunked. 

Carly Ozard

Powerhouse Entertainer and actress Carly Ozard has had solo shows at The Rrazz Room, Feinstein’s at the Nikko, Feinstein’s/54 Below, Stage 72 at the Triad and The Metropolitan Room. She works in musical theatre, cabaret, and as a FEMcee for various events. An exceptional vocalist with comic and dark sides showcasing a repertoire that includes Musical Theatre, Contemporary Pop, Classic Rock and Electric Dance Music. A newly budding songwriter and cover artist, she just released her debut recording Universal Child on iTunes and CDBaby. Having acted as head judge of The Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco as well as a judge for The Voice of Vallarta and the San Francisco Cabaret Competition, Carly has been part of every community she has performed in. Carly has shared stages with Charles Strouse, Klea Blackhurst, Rita Moreno, Leslie Jordan, Maureen McGovern, Miranda Sings! and more. She is a two-time Burner at Burning Man, a proud member of AEA and The New York City Friar’s Club, and she is reinventing herself and expanding her fan base! Carly Ozard performs regularly in San Francisco and is based out of New York. 

Studying Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

I studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. It was a gigantic learning experience and something that enriched my understanding of the craft of acting. Want to work 10 hours a day, 6 days a week for a couple of months and do nothing but act? Then apply to go to a RADA summer session.

"A View from the Bridge" Part 2

More on my experiences of directing "A View from the Bridge" by Arthur Miller.

My Journey to the World of Acting

My journey in life and how it led me to the acting profession.

Dare to Be Different, Directing "A View from the Bridge"

I directed Arthur Miller's great play "A View from the Bridge". I set it in a boxing ring. Think out of the box.

Shakespeare 101

Want a quick and easy way to read Shakespeare so that you can understand it? Go no further, here's your answer. Don't be afraid of the Bard!

Acting for Film

We take a look at film acting technique using the actor, Al Pacino's, example in the film, "The Godfather".