“Casting ‘RENT’ with an all-white cast undermines the authenticity, representation, and social impact of the musical. It is crucial to cast actors who reflect the diversity of the characters and the setting, allowing the production to resonate more deeply with audiences and contribute positively to discussions about inclusivity and representation.”
Read More“Chances are, if you forget a line, or crack really bad on your favorite belty solo, the audience won't remember when the show ends.”
Read More“In a stunning announcement this morning, William Daniels and Brent Spiner announced in a joint press conference that they would both return to the Broadway Musical ‘1776’ as John Adams.”
Read More“A now-former theatre teacher at a high school in NC is facing felony charges for sexual acts with a student.”
Read More“Team bonding efforts need to be authentic and genuine, which can be challenging to orchestrate, especially during limited valuable rehearsal time.”
Read More“Actor Nolan Freeman has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, as revealed in newly released court documents.”
Read More“All the cues, all the scenes, all the good times, and chemistry are now about to become nothing more than a memory.”
Read More“A New Zealand theatre company is standing by its decision to cast an actor who was convicted of rape in 2021. The theatre is said that a “safety plan” was given to the actor, which includes a rule that bars him from being alone with anyone. The theatre hopes that makes the cast feel safe.”
Read More“The producers of a show about the Salem Witch Trials invited us to see their take on the subject matter, and I volunteered to put up and see whether they could land the airplane on a comedy about this. Beyond passing that test, the comedy was, for me, hit-and-miss.”
Read More“Problem-solving for any body type is a challenge for the designer. No one denies that a body type that slowly grows over time presents its own unique challenges. However, taking advantage of a captive, pregnant audience to blame a woman’s choices and body shape for hindering imagination or compromising character is bad work, not to mention severe human indecency.”
Read More“Understudying requires you to pay attention to every little thing, and to have a laser focus on all parts of the show and not just those that your character is in.”
Read More“By all means, go for your dreams, but don’t let this myth of having to find the “dream school” that “feels right” blind you from some schools that might truly fulfill you.”
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