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Observations Christopher Peterson Observations Christopher Peterson

10 Things I Wish My Non-Artist Friends Knew

"This is not my hobby; this is my real job. Just because you don’t see me ‘working’ on my creative career every day, just because I don’t fill out an hourly timesheet and receive a check each week doing it, doesn’t mean I am not constantly working at it."

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Observations Christopher Peterson Observations Christopher Peterson

The Stage's Best Companion: Why Paper Playbills Matter in a Digital World

“Recently, one of the most common cost-cutting strategies for theatres looking to save money is using digital programs over the traditional printed variety. While this may seem like a small, harmless change, it actually hurts the theater-going experience a lot, and I would encourage companies to re-think this change and bring back some paper programs as soon as possible.”

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Broadway Christopher Peterson Broadway Christopher Peterson

Ranking Disney Live Theatrical Musicals

“Over the years, Disney Theatrical Productions has brought beloved animated films to life on stage, capturing the hearts of audiences with stunning visuals, memorable music, and heartfelt performances. Here's my ranking of Disney's live theatrical musicals.”

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Broadway OnStage Blog Staff Broadway OnStage Blog Staff

How 'Hamilton' Changed Broadway

“I don’t think I would go so far as to say that “Hamilton” changed the art form. What it did do, however, was, as “Hair” and “Rent” had done before, drag the American Musical kicking and screaming back into alignment with popular culture without sacrificing any of its storytelling power or quality of craft.”

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Auditions OnStage Blog Staff Auditions OnStage Blog Staff

6 Easy Audition Fixes You Can Make Right Now

“Many audition tip lists will share things you should have done weeks or months before stepping into the room. And while training, research, rehearsal, and resume cultivation are essential pieces of the auditioning puzzle, here are six suggestions that I, as director, encourage you to follow if you’re stepping into the audition room today.”

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