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Sunny & Blue - Episode 5: Directing Emotion on Stage
Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited theatre mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play. In this episode, we sit with director and acting coach John-Michael Manley to discuss his work with New Era Theatre and the demands of directing for the stage. John-Michael reflects on the two productions he is currently directing, There’s Nothing I Can Do About It and Sunny and Blue, both written by Donna Holloway. He speaks to the challenges of guiding actors through emotionally driven material while balancing creative vision with performance. The conversation also…
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