"Christine...Christine" : A Different Perspective on 'Phantom of the Opera'
“When looking at some of our favorite shows through the eyes of different characters, perspectives can change, plots can shift and what might be comedy could become far darker. In the past, we've looked at shows such as Oklahoma!, Grease, Beauty & the Beast and Carousel. Today, we dip into another fan favorite, The Phantom of the Opera.”
Now while many call it the greatest love story in musical theatre history, when we look at the piece through the eyes of Christine Daae, it's not much of a love story at all....and there's a sequel.
Let's dig in. Obvious spoilers ahead.
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Entertainment and the Pandemic: Why It Matters
“No Broadway, no tours, no regional theatre, not even good old community theatre. Saying this sucks it’s definitely the understatement of the year. And you have every right to feel whatever emotions you are feeling about this.”
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Why It's Important to Know Your Blocking
Acting is not an individual art, it is a team art. No one piece can work without the other to make a production a success. Everything stems from you the actor, so make sure that memorizing your blocking is a pertinent part of your personal rehearsal process.
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Top 5 Tips for Solo Quick Changes
What’s the best way to make sure quick costume changes happen smoothly and with as few expletives as possible? Take a look below at our 5 top tips for quick costume changes.
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Auditions: Submit for it All
Submit for everything you can, get responses, build up your resume and your confidence, continue being a happy actor, and doing what you love!
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10 Backstage Essentials for Tech Week
It’s finally Tech Week and you may think that you’re ready to move into theatre, but honestly by now, who even remembers anything that happens off stage? Here’s a checklist for backstage essentials!
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How to Survive Tech Week
We all know that this week will be long and stressful, but keeping in mind, these tips can make it a little easier. Everyone wants a finished product they can be happy with, but no one wants to be miserable to get there.
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Overcoming Post-Show Blues
A play can change your life in many ways. As an actor, you may meet people in the cast or stage crew that become your new best friends. So, what do you do when it’s over? Here are some tips for how I overcome post-show blues.
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A Call for Professionalism
Theatre is a small community, and word spreads quickly about who is good to work with and who to avoid. How would you like to be known?
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Why We Love Theatre: A Young Person's Perspective
'There is a reason they call it the theatre bug and I believe that it is in us all; it just depends on how you wish to express it.'
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