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#15 Actress Sarah Dugdale on Directing and Actors: What Actually Helps Performance In this episode of the Set Tracker Podcast, actress Sarah Dugdale (Virgin River, In the Shadow of the Moon) joins host Kyle Mccachen to talk about what actually helps — and hurts — a performance on set.
Sarah and Kyle break down the director behavio
Länge: 45:43
In this episode of the Set Tracker Podcast, actress Sarah Dugdale (Virgin River, In the Shadow of the Moon) joins host Kyle Mccachen to talk about what actually helps — and hurts — a performance on set.
Sarah and Kyle break down the director behaviours actors quietly dread, why over-directing kills spontaneity, and how leadership (not control) creates better work. She shares practical insights on why actors need space to think, how notes should be framed so they’re usable, and what trust really looks like between a director and performer.
We also get into leadership on set — how tone flows downhill, why clarity beats volume, and how the best directors create environments where people feel safe enough to take risks.
Whether you’re a director, producer, actor, or filmmaker trying to level up your on-set presence, this conversation is a reminder that great performances don’t come from pressure — they come from preparation, trust, and communication.
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Erscheinungsdatum: 19.2.2026, 18:40:00
