Author Archives: karencarlson
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New Projects and a Question for *You*
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Fact you may not know about me…..I am an introvert. The last time I faced this site and what I wanted to say was 2016, …
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More of that Railway Magic
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Ah, the magic of Amtrak… I am on my way back from California, a journey of two days on the train. This time, I am …
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Adapting: from Novel to Screenplay to Difficult Feedback
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It has been weeks since I last checked in. In four days, I will be boarding Amtrak to head back to the South. California has …
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Renaissance Doctors and Robot Baby Seals
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The last time I “clocked in” with my writing for this site, I was on a train headed to Los Angeles. I arrived early the …
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Making Observations: Models from a Train
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I went to sleep in San Antonio, Texas, last night and woke this morning when we came to a stop at the small depot in …
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Eliminating Expectations
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I have a problem with expectations. As an actress striving to have no expectations through training, I am able to experience each moment for what …
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Just Acting: Communicating the Moment
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The art of communication is a key factor for any actor. The art of communication in life can also be game-changing. Think about it. A …
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Actor-Com Aftermath
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June 24th, Friday, 5 a.m. came very early. Actually, at 3 a.m., storms and severe lightning woke us all. So really, from 3 to 5, …
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Beginning Again
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When I first came to Tennessee in the early ’90s, it was suggested by my mentor, Reneé Valenté (originally from New York), that I should meet …
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Upcoming Class at Actor-Com 2016
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Primary subject of the class? Something every actor has at some time or another feared like the plague yet may be the most pivotal skill …
