Veteran actor Piper Laurie has turned her talents to directing, most recently helming the Off-Broadway solo play "Zero Hour," written by and starring Jim Brochu, who plays the larger-than-life actor-painter Zero Mostel, and in 2006 directing the short film "Property," based on a James Lasdun story. But the Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Laurie is quick to point out, "I directed my first play when I was 11. I was asked if I would like to play the lead in the school play, and I said I'd rather direct." Having appeared in well over 100 films and TV programs, not to mention a host of stage plays, Laurie has strong opinions on the director's role."A light touch is always the best way to go," she says. "The best thing a director can do is give an actor a sense of freedom. Working with Jim, I was both editor and director, helping with the shape of...
- 12/30/2009
- backstage.com
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