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Please Be Honest When Saying You'll Accept "Any Role"
“Folks, most of us in community/school theatre know this, but please be honest when letting a director know that you’ll accept any role. It can be a huge help in casting a show and throw an enormous kink into it if someone is lying about that.”
Audience Member Charged After Fight During 'Swan Lake' performance
“It is believed the violence was triggered by someone in the audience asking another to stop talking.”
Why a Campy Musical Comedy about the Salem Witch Trials is in Poor Taste
“While I’m sure there are plenty of those who think this is a great idea or don’t see a problem with developing a campy musical surrounding events from more than 300 years ago, it doesn’t sit well with me at all.”
Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91
“It’s hard to find the words to describe such a legendary career and the impact that she made for generations of performers. But I’ll try.”
Why is one of the best theatre schools getting rid of one of their theatres?
“This wacky and confusing action is being considered at Montclair State University where college president Jonathan Koppell is considering closing the L. Howard Fox theater.”
Alan Joyce Steps Down as Sydney Theatre Company Chairman Amid Controversy
“This decision comes a month after the company faced a controversy due to an onstage protest by actors supporting Palestinian rights during the Israeli-Gaza conflict.”
Theatre's Mt. Rushmore: Andrew Lloyd Webber Shows
“With the closing of The Phantom of the Opera and the announced closing of Bad Cinderella, Broadway will not have an Andrew Lloyd Webber show playing for the first time in over three decades. It feels only fitting to kick this series with the Mt Rushmore of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows.”
We All Need More Christopher Durang In Our Lives
“Durang’s brilliance lies in dichotomy. He takes the nastiest bits of the human experience and lets us in on the joke of it all.”
Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out, Charlotte
“While there will surely be tribute and platitudes to celebrate Charlotte St. Martin’s work, I could not be more happy to see her go. Seriously, if she needs someone to come and help pack up her office, I’ll gladly volunteer.”
The MFA Audition Isn’t Important
“Actors are so super focused on all the things they can control - their audition, their application, their letter of intent, etc. They lose sight of the interview because they believe that they can simply regurgitate what they wrote in their Letter of Intent. Having that mindset is actually hurting them more than helping.”
Just So We're Clear, Broadway Ticket Prices Won't Ever Get Cheaper
“Unless something monumental happens, Broadway ticket prices won’t ever get cheaper. Sorry to be the “Debbie Downer” but it’s true. But I feel like not enough people know why these costs can be so high. So here are a couple of reasons why these costs can make it hard to afford to see Broadway shows.”
How To Start Your Very First Youth Improv Troupe
“Starting an improv troupe for the first time can be incredibly intimidating. Add youth ages into the mix and the vision of throwing papers everywhere and walking out comes to mind. However, it doesn’t have to be a terrifying experience.”