Lessons In Theatre That Have Nothing to Do With Acting | Marianne Adams | TEDxHelena

Why talent doesn't mean anything if you're a jerk and other lessons in theatre!
Marianne received her BFA in Theatre Arts from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Marianne has directed many main-stage productions for Grandstreet, most recently The Lion King, JR, Rock of Ages, A Christmas Carol, Oklahoma, The 25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee, Big River, Ragtime, Annie, Peter Pan, Oliver, and Songs for a New World. She teaches acting classes for the Theatre School (greatest kids in town). She has also worked as a mentor and artist-in-residence in the Helena Public Schools and surrounding areas. Marianne was the 2015 Runner-up for the Excellence in Theatre Education Award presented by The Broadway League and Carnegie Mellon University at The Tony Awards.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@tarynelovestheatre]

This is great advice! I’ve worked with many theatre and film groups, and the key elements everyone looks for is kindness and respect!

[@justagirl7684]

She's actually pretty hilarious 😂 but she also teaches some really good life lessons

[@azizko1186]

I felt in love with her! She is hilarious and said "a lot" of good advice. If she comes out with a book and I'll buy it for sure

[@dhareshm6189]

What does "a lot" mean? I am still new to theatre.

[@judichristopher4604]

Oh my gosh... I Love this woman.... She is a GREAT Acting Director... I teach Acting... even though I knew "a lot" of what she was saying... I loved the way she TAUGHT it... by "Show don't Tell"... Thank YOU Ted Talks for this video...

[@dillanesolo8714]

She was adorable! I loved her presentation so much

[@churchofthegreatpumpkin8564]

Yay! Marianne TEDtalk!

[@Belfastboi]

A could have done with a teacher like that. ❤️

[@dramatizestory]

Thank you Marianne Adams!! excellent presentation!

[@JenAmigo]

The deadline- whoosh!

[@bridgettrebon5332]

I do summer theatre school and i looked up her quote to make my friend feel better and here I am! Have heard all these lessons and I remember them! ❤️

[@olhadovhan-levytska8672]

so cool!

[@neva3010]

Sometimes we want to keep memory aswell asninnournhearts. I've been gladnfor that years later

[@ki_haaa9800]

I think I fell in love with this women as a teacher within the first 2 seconds :)

[@amonifinau4048]

Thanks!

[@Cindy860706]

Liked all parts except I do think photos is one way to remind you of good old times.

[@firstnamelastname6664]

TED talks like this makes me believe that I too can do a TED talk.

[@uriszardealdaca]

Excellent!

[@prabhatyadav1042]

only actors will understand it.

[@superivoh4009]

I hope not, im watching this for school and i need to understand it, but im not an actor

[@MORVIAA]

Actually people who just understand just understand it and general

[@lydiascott5808]

I was really about to click off of the video but the hook was so intriguing. Guess I'll stay.

[@thereseguibert2850]

amazing

[@purplecatloverrandompizza]

Tomarrow we have our first preformance and we have to go in and get ready at 5:30 and we get out of school at 3:05 so were all just going to hang out and play games at or near the school until it's time to get ready itll be so fun

[@thewindgamer2607]

purplecatlover1825 randompizza that sounds cool. How did it go?

[@edwardwatson9478]

I did 3 productions in each year (y6 y5 y4 and y3) and all 4 times for my years's productions I fell off the stage and got severe concussion and still went on to do the shows :) Usually I got the day off of school and only had to come in when the shows were on.

[@anilrd1971]

enjoyed it

[@jeffjensen27]

Omg Marian Adams. My Favorite 😻 Friend and Actress. Marian & I Go Way Back. I Can Remember Marian When She Played The Slow Quite Naive Babysitter Barbara Harrell From The Mystery Show MINDBENDERS At The Show Place Of Helena Grandstreet Theatre 🎭. Your Looking Good 👍 Marian. Keep Up The Awesome 👏🏻 Job At GST.

[@Expression24]

Why so less comments…. This women is hilarious…. Oooo well evolution takes time 🤪❤️

[@leonardmuiandambuki1754]

aflatoun isa great reality

[@gregorykong5195]

She sounds a bit like Ellen

[@edwardwatson9478]

ha she does

[@tusharmulchandani3658]

Ellen looks like her

[@Bonezy1001]

This video is for actors. If you don’t get it then you don’t get it

[@TheJimbo1791]

So true!

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

don't be a snob

[@DoTheFlopp]

@@bluebellbeatnik4945 what??

[@maxine1948]

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[@jiyzo]

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[@brianstanley6592]

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[@georgeandraos820]

what is she talking about

[@absolutechaos2426]

Idek i have to watch this for an assignment :'D

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

maybe learn how to listen to women. did you want a man to translate it for you and hold you by the hand? jesus...

[@hebejeebies2452]

People pissed me off, ill make a video about it like its a lesson.

[@SandraManners]

I sincerely think you missed the point. :)

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

dumbo

[@slippo99]

Actor here. Still find her irksome and disjointed.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

it's called being human. women are human beings and can be disjointed. you are probably disjointed too.

[@Abhi-tv1ml]

Wtf is this

[@TheJimbo1791]

Something deeper than your average Tedtalk. I believe actors will understand this better.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

grow up

[@DoTheFlopp]

grow up

[@anirudhkumar4507]

👎🏽

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

grow up

[@DoTheFlopp]

grow up