Debbie Lamedman is not only an acting coach, but also a playwright. This is a scene from the premiere of her play Triangle Logic at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, with Trent Fucci and Brooke M. Haney

No-fail strategies for staying in top form during a long, grueling run

Actors cast in a successful show enjoy a lot of perks—a steady paycheck, a consistent creative outlet, bonding with a close-knit, long-term company. Still, a long run can be taxing. Maybe your role requires you to be killed in a swordfight eight times a week; maybe you’ve been in the same show so long you’re reciting lines in your sleep; maybe you’re run-down and catching cold after cold. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy and engaged, both physically and emotionally, so your performance grows better and better.