The Nature of Modern Theater: An Analysis of Loose Ends

The Nature of Modern Theater: An Analysis of Loose Ends

In this episode, we take a look at the play Loose Ends by Michael Weller. We do so through the lens of realism and the contribution that Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekov made to the modern theater. It’s an unusually long episode, but listening to Milton lecture on and analyze the time period of this play is an example of where script analyses can begin. It’s an exploration, a deep-dive conversation where the actor layers in information and just begins to consider it. Also— stay tuned for the end where Milton shares his favorite relationship advice!


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Milton gives another round of notes to Chris who is doing a monologue from All My Sons.

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I Have Notes: All My Sons

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This week, Milton coaches Chris on a monologue from All My Sons. This episode is both audio and video. You can watch the video version on Spotify. WANT MORE? Become a subscriber on Spotify for bonus c...

10 Sep 20249min

Looking for A Revelation

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This week’s episode calls to mind the Steve Martin quote: “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” You want to make choices that are so inventive that they have no choice but to hire you. WANT MORE? Become...

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Robot Drama

Robot Drama

In this longer-than-usual episode, Milton coaches the class through Jed’s audition for a TV series in which an out-of-control robot is stealing children. You’ll hear how Milton talks out the entire sc...

28 Aug 202426min

Wandering with The Rainmaker

Wandering with The Rainmaker

In this episode, Milton begins talking through The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash. It’s an example of how we can begin working on a play by ourselves. There is no right way. We can take our initial impr...

20 Aug 202420min

The Structure of Musicals

The Structure of Musicals

Two of Milton’s students are currently starring in an off-Broadway musical, and this week he discusses his recent work with them. He talks about the similarities between the structure of a film and th...

13 Aug 20249min

You Can’t Take You Out of It

You Can’t Take You Out of It

This episode gets back to the HUGE topic of using your own life, featuring an in-depth conversation amongst the class. It culminates with the following ideas: even though Stella Adler advised against ...

6 Aug 202421min

Weird Actor Things

Weird Actor Things

Let’s face it: acting is weird. So are actors. The issues we have…the circumstances we find ourselves in are unlike that of anyone else. Some examples: How does one negotiate a love scene? What do you...

30 Juli 202411min

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