Entries by Peggy McKowen

CASTING 2009

Today is the final day for local AEA (Actors Equity Association) actors. Equity actors from the Washington/Baltimore Metro area are auditioning for the 2009 Repertory Acting Company. I had a full day of auditions yesterday and today’s schedule is also full. On Wednesday I will audition local “non professional” actors for the CATF Intern Acting […]

Angela’s Mixtape

If you are in New York April 6TH through May 2nd go see ANGELA”S MIXTAPE by Eisa Davis Directed by Liesl Tommy. I am looking forward to seeing this wonderful new work when I am in New York casting the 2009 Theater Festival in late April.  As you know:  Liesl Tommy will be directing The […]

Casting the 2009 Repertory Acting Company

One of the most important decisions that I make as the Producing Director is casting. Each year I assemble an acting company to perform five plays in rotating repertory. This means that I am looking to cast actors who will perform in more than one play. Rotating rep is very exciting. Our patrons look forward […]

THE ART OF EVANGELISM

I am reading REALITY CHECK by Guy Kawasaki. He also wrote the terrific business book THE ART OF THE START. In REALITY CHECK, Kawasaki writes about the importance of creating customer evangelists. How do you get people to evangelize your product? How do you attract believers who will help you spread the “good news” about […]