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Ben Vereen Given Lifetime Achievement Award Two Years After Sexual Misconduct Accusation
Ben Vereen, who two years ago was accused of several allegations of sexual harassment and assault, is being given a Lifetime Achievement Award from an organization that prides itself on “bringing the magic, pageantry, and profession of Broadway to public school students throughout New York.”
Respect for Sound Design
“Sound design will play an increasingly important role in the future. It is time for us to stop ignoring it.”
If You Type Out, I Walk Out.
“It’s simple. If I go to an audition and the casting director or directors decide they are typing. I politely remove my name from the list, save a headshot, and walk out.”
It's Time We Talked About "That New York Times Article"
“Due to the outrage over the casting of Amar Ramasar in Broadway’s West Side Story, there has been a new wave of awareness and calls for accountability when it comes to sexual misconduct within the theatre industry. Which is why it’s time to talk about “that New York Times article”.”
10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Assistant Directing
“Being an AD can be hard because you don’t always feel as if you have an active role in the production. However, your job is to learn. Be patient with yourself and know that you have every right to be in that room.”
Digital Lottery opens March 10 for Hamilton at the Pantages Theater
“History Has Its Eyes” on Hamilton opening at the Pantages Hollywood on March 12. “So Take A Break” and buy a ticket to one of the hottest American Musicals in history. “You’ll Be Back” after leaving “Satisfied”. Enter the Digital Lottery for a chance to pay $10 a ticket.
Is Scott Rudin Behind Fake Emails Trying to Disrupt WEST SIDE STORY Protests?
“Are the fake emails sent to me regarding the Amar Ramasar protests coming from the head producer of WEST SIDE Story himself?”
What I’ve Learned as a Student in Community Theatre
“For students, working in community theatre can be incredibly life-changing, adding new fresh experience and enabling them to be more prepared for theatre when they leave high school or college.”
6 of the Funniest Costume Change Mishaps
“We all know costume changes can pose a world of problems in theatre and, more often than not, we manage to work together to find a way to handle them seamlessly. But sometimes those changes can go wrong. Very wrong. Here are some of the funniest costume change mishaps from my time in theatre.”
10 Ways Not to Piss Off Your Props Teams
The prop fairies have delivered you a whole bunch of props to play within your show, but before you lose yourself in the excitement of figuring out which item is for what scene, let me impart some words of advice. Here are 10 ways to not piss off your props team.
I am Sick of Predators in High School Drama Clubs
“I wish I could look back at my high school theatre program and have fond memories. But as I am currently writing this, I don’t feel fond of my high school theatre program anymore. I get a feeling of dread when I remember that my theatre teacher was found to be engaging in sexual misconduct with one of his students.”
I Show Up for the Ensemble
“A colleague of mine often ribs me about being so enamored with the ensemble. He thinks I place too much emphasis on the shadow characters, the living props, the background, the wallflowers. He is 100% correct. “