2016 has really started with a bang – film finished (as I said in my last post) and then in the last 7 days I attended three workshops.
It started at Equity HQ with a workshop on the relationship between Actors and Directors with Theatre Director Russell Bolam (the more diligent among you will remember I auditioned for Russell last year). Then, I spent a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon with Michael Corbidge, whose title I believe is Senior Voice and Text Associate at the RSC, who delivered a new approach to unlocking Shakespeare through voice. Finally, actor and comedian Steve Nallon – Spitting Image’s Margaret Thatcher – on how to think funny and the fundamentals of comedy.
All three were very interesting and informative for a variety of different reasons and all have added more info/practical advice to my arsenal.
I have more workshops lined up over the coming months; my agents and casting directors mail out is finally ready and will be sent out next week; And, I have the piano part for 8 new songs which I am in the process of learning.
Things are really starting to move forward!
William Baylis 