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Shakespeare’s Relevance in 2019
Give Shakespeare a chance the next time you’re looking for a wild tale to keep you engaged or a romance to charm you. Insert yourself into the story and take something away from it. Shakespeare’s work is still so applauded because it’s still so relevant, you just have to dig for the treasure.
Cell Block Horoscopes : The Characters of “Chicago” as Zodiac Signs
Aries - Velma Kelly - Aries are described as self-centered, confident and impulsive. Which is basically Velma Kelly in a nutshell.
Is It Ever Okay for a Performer to Have an Ego?
Performers with big egos are seen as difficult to work with, and an overall pain, whether they are especially talented or not.
Interview: Len Cariou on Bringing “Broadway & the Bard” to Long Wharf
When we spoke on the phone, Mr. Cariou was tight-lipped about “Broadway & the Bard,” a show he originated Off-Broadway in 2016. But he calls the concert a “musical memoir” and a chance to review his storied career. It’s clear that at 79, he has many stories to tell and many more songs to sing.
Critic Under Fire Has History of Problematic Comments in His Reviews
BroadwayRadio critic, Peter Filichia recently body shamed performers on their weekly podcast. Many have called out the longtime critic while others have defended him by stating this isn’t indicative of him as a writer. However, when looking at some of his previous reviews, Filichia appears to have a history with making these types of comments. They range from racist to describing people with fat phobic terminology.
BroadwayRadio Critic Body Shames Performers in Review
On this past week’s episode of BroadwayRadio’s “This Week on Broadway”, critic Peter Filichia, decided to including body shaming in his review of Camp Morning Wood: A Very Naked Musical, going as far as to comment on the size of the performers’ genitals and repeatedly calling one of them, “substantially overweight.”
Keeping Theatre Affordable This Summer
Many people living on low incomes often get left out of the accessibility discussions in theatre, but there are several ways to reach low-income communities with your theatre, and these communities are some who need theatre the most.
The Characters of “Les Misérables” as Zodiac Signs
Aquarius - Inspector Javert
Aquarians have a strong sense of social justice and dedicate most of their lives to making the world a better place. Javert’s strong moral compass often gets in his way of his everyday life, as he becomes obsessed with doling out justice to those who openly defy it.
"All The World’s A Stage": Knowing Your Acting Space
Knowing your space can be accomplished very easily, with a little bit of forethought and respect for the stage. Checking right away will allow you to think about changes you need to make according to staging modifications, and will budget you the maximum time possible to make these decisions.
Is Having A Back-Up Plan Really So Bad?
Some people highly discourage having a back-up plan because they feel that it will make the performer less passionate about their work. Others think that performers need a back-up plan to survive. These differing opinions can get confusing for a performer; you want to stay passionate, but you want to be responsible. So, what do you do?
My Disappointment with "The Prom" Movie's Casting
The Prom movie’s casting feels like the prom that was planned behind the backs of the original Broadway cast, and they’re not allowed to attend.
Living with Theatre vs. Living FOR Theatre
For many people, theatre IS their outlet- a way to escape from the average, everyday, 9-5 grind. However, when your 9-5 grind consists of singing "9 to 5" and dancing full out to all the other numbers in that show (while in 3" heels), it may not be the most relaxing thing to leave your paid rehearsal and go to an unpaid rehearsal for a show you're doing 'just for fun'.