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Harmony? Help!
“In order to sing harmony, you must be able to turn down in your head all the other parts, like the melody and other harmonies. Beginners, especially, have to clearly identify and concentrate on hearing predominantly their part.”
My Glaring Side-Eye at Broadway Elite's Outrage over 'Grease' Sing-a-Long
“Broadway A-listers are demanding CBS reverse its decision to air ‘Grease’ on Tony night. Meanwhile, Broadway’s marginalized communities are wondering if the threat of ‘Grease’ sing-a-longs are needed to force the changes they’ve been begging for.”
"The Humble Storyteller" : The Actor’s Most Important Role
“At its core, theatre is a collaboration, and we have the responsibility to understand and respect it in all capacities.”
The "Zoom Block Tango"
In case you needed a fix of musical theatre comedy gold during this quarantine period, the team at Socia(lites) Comedy have got you covered with their take on the “Zoom Block Tango”.
Takeaways from Acting Classes on Zoom
“This period of time has presented more challenges than previous semesters, but we as actors love a challenge. These are the three biggest lessons/moments in my time as a Zoom actor.”
Why I'm Not Writing
“You might be writing every day in order to cope. And you know what? That’s completely okay. The only important thing right now is whatever helps you get through each day. Your mental health is always more important than the illusion of staying productive.”
Which version of 'Hamilton' are we going to get on Disney+?
Hamilton is no Avenue Q or The Book of Mormon, but it does contain some explicit language, gun violence, and sexual situations. This has led to many fans being concerned that Disney is going to censor these moments. After all, they did digitally edit movies like Splash and even cut parts from Aladdin, The Rescuers, and Lilo & Stitch.
Your Last Tinder Date as a Jason Robert Brown Musical
The Last Five Years
Sparks were flying right from the get-go, and you dated for a while. But things dissolved pretty quickly when they started giving you unsolicited career advice. The breakup was very messy and very public.
Outer Critics Circle Virtually Announces 2019-2020 Honorees
Honorees included Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Selecting a BFA/BA Program? : A Checklist of Questions To Ask
This is the time of the year where the college decision process should be finalizing. A decision like this should not be made hastily. Take your time and do the research that's most important to you. But if you or your parents aren't exactly sure what to do first, here is a checklist of things to ask colleges as you come down the final stretch of making a decision.
When Theatre Returns, Take Risks
When audiences return and are happy to be able to go out and see the set for the first time, or read the program, why not try to make this return one of their most memorable theatrical experiences ever?
The Underwritten Sex Workers of Musical Theatre, A Support Group
“THERAPIST: Yes yes yes, welcome in all of the languages. Lucy, if you wouldn’t mind just treating us like the audience of your musical and introduce yourself in relation to the male lead?
LUCY: Oh, I’m the whore from Jekyll and Hyde.
THERAPIST: That’s right! And your last name?”