“Set design has the power to elevate the theatrical experience to a fantastical level, or just bring us into another’s daily existence. Whether it be lavish or simple, the stage is a powerful visual tool. To stage designers everywhere, I salute you.”
Read More‘Recently I was alerted to a community theatre that was charging $50 to audition for their upcoming shows. I was more than a bit surprised by this because it’s the first time I’ve ever seen a community theatre charge, let alone that much, for someone to simply audition for their shows.”
Read More“Let’s say both actors did just as wonderful in their auditions; then the nitpicking has to go even further. Does one actor look more perfect for the role? What in their resume sets them apart from other performers? When auditions are equal in quality, digging deeper and considering every possibility can help a director cast the best choice.”
Read More“When an actor works backstage they get to see the other side of things. They get to see the rest of the hard work that goes into a show. It helps build an appreciation of what goes on behind the scenes.”
Read More“All men can be romantic, no matter what they look like. All men can be sexy, no matter what they look like. All men can have energy, no matter what they look like.”
Read More“There just aren’t any non-white actors” is a horrific, untrue statement. But when that’s what you’ve experienced your entire educational and professional career, it can feel true. And that’s a huge problem.
Read More“When I think about “Carrie the Musical” I think about its potential to be great rather than its flawed execution.”
Read More“Theatre doesn't just teach you to act, or dance, or sing. It can also instill in your child things they might not effectively learn elsewhere.”
Read More“If a fat person auditions for your show, don’t assume that they can’t do a lift or keep up in a big production number. Don’t rule a fat person out for auditioning for the Soprano-ingenue when they could have the best voice of anyone you’ve heard all day.”
Read More“Given that we’re almost at the halfway point of the decade, we felt that it was time to start thinking about what have been some of the best new musicals to premiere/open in the 2020s.”
Read More“To all the designers: Thank you for crafting a beautiful space. You do such amazing work. What would we do without you?”
Read More“The theatre should be a place of acceptance, where extroverts and introverts can find success whether it be onstage or backstage no matter where they fall on the spectrum.”
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