BY KRISTOPHER KYER Having just returned from a six-week stint in the Boston area, directing, starring, and building sets and props for a big production of Chitty Chitty Bang…
BY KRISTOPHER KYER Years ago while living in New York City, I landed my first summer stock job and was off to Ohio and Michigan to do two shows in…
BY KRISTOPHER KYER In recent years I’ve been asked to not only star in a musical, but to direct it as well. Usually it has been a show I have…
BY KRISTOPHER KYER Memorizing lines easily and quickly is an integral part of an actor’s work. I often play roles that have nonsensical, flowery words and patter songs that never…
BY KRISTOPHER KYER Growing up in Michigan as a community theater actor, I learned to be fully committed whenever auditioning for a show. I made myself realize that the responsibility…
BY KRISTOPHER KYER After a long afternoon of filming, lunch was served in the parking lot behind the El Capitan, where the base camp was filled with trailers, equipment, and…
BY KRISTOPHER KYER In October of 2012, my agent had me drive 43 miles to the Firestone Ranch in Agua Dulce, California where they were filming a 1906 river scene…
BY KRISTOPHER KYER Whenever heading into a new production, usually there is the “read through.” It is rough at best, as much “cold reading” by the actors is being done.…
By Kristopher Kyer Very often I am asked how does one “find” the character they are playing. Being a chameleon and a true character man myself I find this not…
By Kristopher Kyer Very often I get asked “What song should I sing for this audition?”. I was mentored by a genius in this, Michael Sartor. He was the Dean…