Design Exchange with Thomas Grové

DXP-021: Dan Cooney - The Encore

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Acting, Directing, and Running a Theatre Company

Dan Cooney is a professional actor, a director, and the founder of The Encore, a musical theatre company in Dexter, Michigan.

Episode Links:

  • https://www.theencoretheatre.org

  • https://www.facebook.com/Encore.Musical.Theatre

    Table of Contents:

    • 00:00 - Teaser

    • 00:15 - Intro to Dan Cooney

    • 00:50 - Dan's Acting Path

    • 05:37 - A Pro Actor at Acting School

    • 07:50 - "Schmackting"

    • 11:47 - Difference between Acting on Stage and on Camera

    • 13:30 - Advice for Aspiring Actors

    • 20:38 - Learning acting and singing

    • 25:34 - Advice for Young Actors - Meditation, Observation, Learn Yourself

    • 30:06 - About Method Actors

    • 34:18 - Directing

    • 42:29 - Show Preparation

    • 50:31 - From Acting to Directing

    • 54:48 - Why Encore is Moving to a Bigger Space

    • 58:12 - The Economic Effects of a Theater in a Community

    • 1:02:18 - Outro

      This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/GSw1FSvzz08

      The Design Exchange Podcast is produced by dxSaigon.

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