Advice from a Pro
On Sunday, I had the privilege of seeing my musical theater teacher, Lorraine Serabian, perform in "Broadway Originals" at Town Hall. This annual program features actor/singers performing the now-classic songs they originated on Broadway.
I have had wonderful teachers whose performances disappointed me. Some teachers, like some editors, are more skilled at helping others achieve their potential than at shining themselves.
Lorraine isn't like that. She stole the show, even among such luminaries as Tammy Grimes and Marilyn Michaels. She lit up the stage with her passion and her beautiful voice.
We talked about the performance in class on Monday. How, We wondered, does a person achieve the confidence that allows her to throw herself that completely into a role? Is it something you're born with?
Not at all, she assured us. She was "nervous as hell" before the performance, as usual. But, she said, if you keep performing, eventually you get sick of watching less talented but more aggressive performers tear up the stage, and you decide to plunge in. Sometimes this happens all at once; more often in stages, but we will get there.
I have decided to believe her.
Susan O'Doherty, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with a New York City-based practice. A fiction writer herself, she specializes in issues affecting writers and other creative artists. She is the author of Getting Unstuck without Coming Unglued: A Woman's Guide to Unblocking Creativity (Seal, 2007). Her Career Coach column appears every Monday on Inside Higher Ed's Mama, Ph.D. blog, and she is a regular guest panelist on Litopia After Dark. She can be reached at Dr.Sue at mindspring dot com.
Nice article, thanks for sharing. http://griyamobilkita.webs.com
Posted by: Anna Maria | November 02, 2011 at 05:49 AM
I enjoy reading through your article post, I wanted to write a little comment to support you and wish you a good continuation All the best for all your blogging efforts. Appreciate the recommendation! Let me try it out. Keep working ,great job!
http://www.jakarta.intercontinental.com
Posted by: Domino Diaz | February 16, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Nice story! Lorraine Serabian is a spectacular and opulent dramatic tour de force, radiantly evoking the contrasts between the spirit world and human existence. Led by Valery Gergiev, this epic production from St. Peterburg‘s famed Mariinsky Opera is a collaboration between two British artists, director Jonathan Kent and designer Paul Brown.
http://www.propertykita.com/rumah.html
Posted by: Iory Rio | February 16, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Thanks for taking this opportunity to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and I take pleasure in learning about this topic. If possible, as you gain information, please add to this blog with new information. I have found it extremely useful. http://www.kindercube.com
Posted by: Marcello Yehezkiel | February 22, 2012 at 12:54 AM
It frequently is amazing to me how site owners such as yourself can find some time along with the dedication to carry on composing outstanding discussions. Your website isgreat and one of my personal need to read websites. I just needed to say thanks.
http://www.rocknrollwithus.com
Posted by: Ayna Tryani | February 22, 2012 at 12:59 AM
great article. very nice.
http://www.om-onny.com/
Posted by: Raja Diraja | March 05, 2012 at 04:43 AM
Nice article! Keep up the good work.
http://www.raywhitesemarang.com
Posted by: Silverjewelry88 | March 16, 2012 at 04:26 AM
Thank you for an excellent weblog !! I discovered some useful information and will suggest your blog for all my buddies.
http://www.forklift.co.id
Posted by: Ordinaryppl | May 02, 2012 at 05:56 AM
Great Article, will come back for more articles, vidit my websites for hacks http://freedownloadzportal.blogspot.com/2012/12/clash-of-clans-hack-download.html
Posted by: John Depp | January 21, 2013 at 05:09 AM