Category Archives: Inspiration

2012: A Year of Accomplishments

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Doug

The Flaming Lips - Fight Test. The first track from their album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, as well as the opening number in the new musical that recently premiered at La Jolla Playhouse under the same name. The show was thrilling, … Continue reading →

Posted in Catagories Are Overrated, Inspiration, Music | Tagged 2012, accomplishments, acting, actor, connecticut, directing, director, doug oliphant, drive theatre company, los angeles, mammoth lakes repertory theatre, theatre | 3 Comments

Theatrical Inspiration in Music: Episode #1

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Doug

Brand New – Good To Know That If I Ever Need Attention All I Have To Do Is Die by nicandblair1031 Today, I start a short project that I’ve had in my head for a while and always wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Music, Random Projects | Tagged Brand New, Deja Entendu, directing, director, emo, inspiration, music, rock, theatre | Leave a comment

Broadway Will Have to Wait

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Doug

Jonsi – Go Do by josiahmfilm From now on, I’m going to post a song I’m really into at the time of the update. This post features the song “Go Do” by Icelandic post-rock artist Jónsi on his solo album … Continue reading →

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It Isn’t Enough if It is Just Okay

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Doug

7/1/11 “It Isn’t Enough if It is Just Okay” – Broadway producer Ted Rawlins A lot has happened and is still happening since my last update. This is a good thing. I’ll touch on everything, starting with Directors Lab West. … Continue reading →

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I Can’t…I Have Rehearsal

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Doug

5/6/11 I remember when Facebook groups were a thing you’d join because they had funny names or spoke an unvoiced truth. Some of my favorites were “I Use The Automatic Handicapped Door Opener Even Though I’m Not Handicapped”, “The Derek … Continue reading →

Posted in Acting Gigs, Directing Gigs, Inspiration | Tagged 2nd class cabaret, acting, actor, animal walks, behind closed doors, directing, director, directors lab west, droznin, Facebook groups, los angeles, los angeles theatre ensemble, lysistrata, powerhouse theatre, the naked army, theatre, your theatre | 1 Comment

Excelling in a Single Direction

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Doug

3/29/11 March has been an extremely productive month in terms of career direction and opportunities I’ve sought out. Ever since graduating in 2009, I’ve had an overwhelming number of career aspirations that I could realistically see myself pursuing and finding … Continue reading →

Posted in Acting Gigs, Inspiration, Random Projects, Video | Tagged acting, actor, australian shepherd, career, CSI: NY, directing, director, directors lab, dog, fights, film, inspiration, puppy training, Rosco, SDC, short film, sword fights inc, the greeter, theatre | Leave a comment

Lack of Updates = Lots of Projects

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Doug

1/22/11 It’s been quite some time since my last update, and for good reason. Since initially filming The Greeter back in October, I’ve been non-stop working on several different projects all at the same time. And it’s been great! Here … Continue reading →

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Trees and Old People

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Doug

9/15/10 Alright, now that I got that monster of a post on Directors Lab West out of the way, I can move on to the current projects. First up is my just-completed Tree of Inspiration that resides on the wall … Continue reading →

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Directors Lab West 2010

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Doug

9/14/10 I feel like I just walked through a tornado for the past 8 days and just emerged on the other side unscathed but vastly more aware of my world. This past week I attended Directors Lab West as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Catagories Are Overrated, Directing Gigs, Inspiration | Tagged acting, actor, alan menkin, directing, director, directors lab, directors lab west, inspiration, la, los angeles, michael ritchie, theatre, vincent paterson | 2 Comments

Contrast

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Doug

8/25/10 Contrast is a word used by some on the same level as imagery, context, and tone, however I’m finding more and more that it is worthy of much higher recognition. Contrast is at the center of everything I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Catagories Are Overrated, Inspiration | Tagged acting, actor, contrast, directing, director, half-blood prince, harry potter, life, theatre | Leave a comment

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