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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
by Sami DeSocio Ah, the equity card! The piece of paper that a stage actor carries with them at all times that tells people they’re a professional. They’ve “mastered” the craft, and if you want them in your show- you’re going to have to pay them! All upcoming stage actors
By Hallie Williams Birds have started to chirp and flutter through the sky finally brimming with sun. The snow is melting away, trees are sprouting new buds, and wildflowers have begun reaching out of the ground. The new onset of spring has seemed completely serene until- BAM. There’s that cold
By Eric Gelb There isn’t a handbook on how to be a great member of our performing arts community, but there should be. Here are the five cardinal rules to being a member of the performing arts community. Feel free to save this page, print it out or just absorb
WELCOME, BRAD! Today we welcome Broadway veteran Brad Bradley to the blog. With a career transcending all genres of the entertainment industry, Brad has been a vital member of the Camp Broadway universe for several years. Broadway’s Backbone, Brad’s podcast, is quickly proving to be one of the most compelling
By Sami DeSocio There was a time in history where a review from a well-known theater critic could make or break a show. Their word decided whether the show would live to see an audience, or die before TONY day arrived. But in today’s world of instant information and social
Menier Chocolate Factory’s The Color Purple is a radiant, sparkling treat stuffed with jazzy songs that flutters into your heart and doesn’t leave – from the first downbeat to the final image of Celie, the show’s then triumphant lead standing on her own two feet, finally, after the two hour
Having a valentine means chocolates, romance or wishing that Aaron Tveit was your special sweetheart. Here are 20 of the best musical love songs to jam out to – whether that be while getting ready for a date, or on the way to serenade the cute latte boy at Starbucks.
If you were born pre-WICKED (1990’s), you were been born into a golden age of the theatre that’s been full of groundbreaking change and exciting, innovative new platforms for our art form. While it’s true that theatre is always changing, in the past few decades we’ve witnessed some changes that
“Those magic changes, my heart arranges… a melody that’s never the same”. -GREASE Tomorrow, millions will tune into FOX’s highly-anticipated GREASE Live, the latest in a trend of live movie musicals. Featuring a star-studded cast of Broadway and TV veterans, GREASE is a multi-million dollar production that will be shot,
BroadwayCon was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and I feel so fortunate to have been able to a part of the premiere of the event! I had previously been to two Mischief Management events: LeakyCon 2014 and GeekyCon 2015– both in Orlando, Florida. They both had small
I’m currently sitting in a rehearsal for our high school musical, and I realize there’s no place I would rather be. When advocating theatrical and performing arts programs in schools, many experts turn towards the science behind benefits of music and theatrics (“receiving constructive feedback”, “accountability”, “focus”, etc). Undeniably, the
By Eric Gelb In the theatre, we’re surrounded by friends, co-workers and directors who all share the love and enjoyment in creating entertainment for others. Even though the world has evolved into a world of technology and social media, it still leaves a lot of room for the theatre. A
Let’s cut to the chase- this show most definitely seized my day. I am one of the few theatre-lovers who hadn’t really jumped on the Newsies bandwagon. It wasn’t that I didn’t think the show would be good- I just simply hadn’t heard much from the soundtrack and I never prompted
By Eric Gelb The magical smell of pine trees and home cooked meals fill the air at this time of year – November and December are two incredible months. Not only are they filled with festive celebration and the close of a year, they’re an incredibly exciting time for the
While watching the Thanksgiving day parade from the comfort of my living room couch, I reminisced over the years that have passed and all of the sixteen Thanksgivings I have experienced… including the year I was given the opportunity to be a parade character performer. Let me tell you, that
On my list of things to be thankful for, theater is always located somewhere in the queue. For me, the only thing that takes precedence over Thanksgiving Day stuffing is watching Broadway performers dazzle 34th street during the infamous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The three-minute performances are a time where
From Page to Stage: The Creative Process by Sami DeSocio As an actor we are given scripts and parts and are told by our director what to do, what to dress, where to stand, and where to go when. And sometimes we get so caught up in all of that
It’s that time of year again. The air is crisp, the pumpkins are carved, and costumers- as well as those who regularly wear them on stage- thrive. Here are 10 DIY quick Broadway-themed Halloween costume ideas to make sure you can incorporate your passion for all things Broadway into your favorite
by Sami DeSocio As actors we all have those that came before us that serve as inspirations and reminders of why we do what we do. There are even some that we consider our heroes, and we will look up to them and emulate them-and if we’re lucky, we might
By Sami DeSocio There seems to be an unspoken rule onstage- either you do musicals or plays -and never the two shall meet or cross. But there are plenty of actors that do just as well in a play as they do in a big musical! So the question remains,
Review of BC/EFA Flea Market 2015 By Sami DeSocio AH! The Broadway flea market! To the theatre geeks, it’s Christmas day, as we go from table to table and see what treasures we can find and take home. Every year is different, but each year has the same element of