“While I’m sure there are plenty of those who think this is a great idea or don’t see a problem with developing a campy musical surrounding events from more than 300 years ago, it doesn’t sit well with me at all.”
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“Durang’s brilliance lies in dichotomy. He takes the nastiest bits of the human experience and lets us in on the joke of it all.”
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“By now, everyone in the theatre community has certainly heard the reports of the disruption at the Buell Theatre in Denver. Among “other things”, the Congresswoman was vaping, taking photos and video during the performance, singing aloud and bouncing around, and generally causing a distraction. I’m sure all theatre companies have dealt with this kind of patron.”
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“Belle is a fairy-tale character. I firmly believe that it shouldn’t matter what a person looks like to fit a role like Belle as long as they fundamentally fit the director’s vision of who Belle is.”
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“Representation matters – not just for those who need their stories told and have long been excluded from the narrative, but so that we can all learn to see ourselves in those different from ourselves. We need to take a closer look at how subversive, in many ways, “Wicked” actually was and continues to be.”
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“One thing that has kept me and others tethered to Twitter is the ability to keep a community that has been built over years, one of these being Theater Twitter."
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“With theatres still struggling to regain pre-pandemic audiences, can they keep the doors open? With actors struggling to meet ever-rising expenses for everyday survival, can they work for next to nothing or for free?”
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“Does theatre need help? Absolutely and there’s a myriad of sources that can be tapped to help the industry through a combination of factors that make this a challenging moment. But to presume that all hope is lost and that theatre is dead as an art form is as cynical as the people writing the op-eds.”
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“I find myself revisiting Mr. Brown’s Songs for A New World. Because the reality of it is that we ARE living in a new world. This post-Covid-era where industries are still failing their people while some industries are booming. Social media created pariahs while social justice created stronger communities.”
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“A "Practical Magic" musical could leverage its magical themes, emotional depth, and existing fan base to create a visually enchanting and emotionally resonant theatrical experience that appeals to a wide range of audiences.”
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“Proper theater audience etiquette refers to the expected behavior and manners that audience members should exhibit when attending a live performance. Adhering to these guidelines ensures a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, including the performers and fellow audience members.”
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“The word “enough” is becoming commonplace. You did not do enough. You did not give enough to your scene partners. You did not meet the director’s expectations. You could go on and on about how you were not enough. Wracked with worry and guilt, you worry about your ability to play and depend more on the thoughts of others. You are not alone. It has a simple name that many have also felt: actor guilt.”
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