“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“To all the designers: Thank you for crafting a beautiful space. You do such amazing work. What would we do without you?”
Read MoreSo, as you head into your showcase or any audition room that causes you to be distracted by the opportunity, remember this productive sentiment: “This is what all my years of training have prepared me to do. I'll make this a good performance and move on to the next.”
Read More“So how do we recover from a bad show? How do we find the fortitude to face the following evening with a smile and not a grimace?”
Read More“Ten years ago, I sat down in front of a small fold-out table in my living room and wrote my first blog post about theatre happening in my area of Connecticut. What a journey it’s been since.”
Read More“It can be challenging to blend acting and singing, making them work together without working against each other.”
Read More“Standing ovations shouldn't be discouraged by some "theater snob's" insistence that only the shows that earn it, deserve a standing ovation. By the same token, it appears as though people engaged in any standing ovation are doing so because they think that it's what you're supposed to do at the end of a show.”
Read More“A friend of mine recently told her that one of her college theatre directors told their class to avoid participating in community theatre because "it's a trap for serious actors."‘
Read More“When it comes to the narrative of theatre people that non-thespians compose, shy performers are often left out.”
Read More“I always stay in my seat until the final curtain call. At the same time, I've heard stories from people on why they've chosen to leave a show after it's started. Some of them I agree with and some of them I don't.”
Read More“Should a theatre critic be a theatre expert who can analyze a production using well-educated theatre theory? Or is a critic a professional audience member who goes to the theatre and gives us a breakdown about whether or not they enjoyed something? “
Read More“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.”
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