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Auditions Christopher Peterson Auditions Christopher Peterson

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.”

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Broadway Christopher Peterson Broadway Christopher Peterson

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”.”

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Tech Christopher Peterson Tech Christopher Peterson

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.”

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Tech Christopher Peterson Tech Christopher Peterson

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.

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Observations Christopher Peterson Observations Christopher Peterson

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.”

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Observations Christopher Peterson Observations Christopher Peterson

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. “

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