The Ten Commandments for Actors
Written by Rob Ward
September 21, 2016
I. Thou Shalt Learn to Cry on Command.
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II. Thou Shalt Make Big Bold Choices on Stage.
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III. Thou Shalt Always Say, “Break a Leg,” And Never Say, “Good Luck.”
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IV. Thou Shalt Be On Time … Whenst Thou art Early, Thou art On Time, Whenst Thou art On Time, Though art Late.
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V. Honor thy Director and Thy Stage Manager.
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VI. Thou Shalt NOT Chew Gum on Stage.
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VII. Thou Shalt Not Eat in The Theatre.
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VIII. Thou Shalt Respect All Props, Costumes, and Wigs.
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IX. Thou Shalt Never Speak the Name “Macbeth” in the Theatre.
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X. Thou Shalt Love and Care For Thy Theatre Squad.
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