Over the summer, I was fortunate enough to meet Ms. Kristine Bendul- a stellar Broadway performer with an overwhelming amount of Broadway credits. Kristine was the Camp Broadway choreographer for my group in Tempe, AZ. I had such an amazing time in all of the classes I took from her, and she quickly became a role […]
Pop Quiz! What’s the foundation of a great audition portfolio? Answer: A collection of perfected monologues! As many theater students know, getting great feedback is the key to perfecting a monologue. But what about when you’re in a classroom setting and you have to give feedback to other people? How do you do it? Don’t panic! […]
It’s back to school season! Time to catch up with friends, check out new courses and readjust to academic life. But when show rehearsals are added to classes and homework, how do you balance everything? Here are three time-management challenges—and actor-approved solutions! “I have so many activities, I don’t start my homework until 8 or […]
Throughout high school, many students choose to explore new hobbies and programs that they have never imagined trying before. If you are looking for an exciting, always-changing, creativity-inspiring class, you should try Theatre! Taking high school theatre has so many more benefits than just learning how to perform in shows. You can learn so many […]
So…Why Theatre? This is a pretty common question among people these days. Why theatre? It’s not always the “popular” option. Theatre can be a really scary choice for a lot of people, so many hesitate to join drama club or to audition for shows. For those of you reading this who are thinking about joining a […]
On the night of September 13th, after several hours of a designer-run rehearsal, I slung my backpack over my shoulder. Paired with my beaten-up school backpack, I was wearing a long black dress. There was a reason for my extremely mismatched outfit, and I could tell several members of my cast were unsure why I was […]
Welcome to our second chapter of Broadway’s Backbone on the Camp Broadway Blog! If you missed his introductory post, this ongoing segment revolve around Brad Bradley and his podcast Broadway’s Backbone. With a career transcending all genres of the entertainment industry, Brad has been a vital member of the Camp Broadway universe for several years. […]
Although the majority of the cast is under five feet tall, there is nothing “little” about this show, or the message it instilled into its audience. After being completely obsessed with the soundtrack for months, I was fortunate enough to see Matilda the Musical on its national tour during its Detroit, Michigan stop…and I was […]
Welcome to our first chapter of Broadway’s Backbone on the Camp Broadway Blog! If you missed his introductory post, this ongoing segment revolve around Brad Bradley and his podcast Broadway’s Backbone. With a career transcending all genres of the entertainment industry, Brad has been a vital member of the Camp Broadway universe for several years. […]