Be sensitive to the fact that not everyone takes teasing as a form of affection.

The more you can find relatable moments and emotions in the craziest of scenes, the better.

Winking at the audience is undercutting the reality of the scene you’re creating.

Don’t worry so much about being accurate about everything that it stops you from filling your scene with interesting details.

Your dialogue should flow naturally and shouldn’t sound like you’re from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

It’s okay that you don’t know the format as well as your hosts do.

A show for children in the middle of the day at a Catholic school could and should feel different than a midnight show at a dive bar in Chicago.

Respect the rules of the place where you’re performing.

You need to project your voice.

However you seek it, don’t be afraid to ask for help.