When seeing a show, you might not realize how much is going on behind the walls of the stage, or even in a room hovering high above the audience. Inside of the Gershwin Theatre, the home of Wicked, there is an astounding number of people running the show. In addition to the 36 actors telling […]
Happy 2017! This year, Camp Broadway is delighted to bring you an AWESOME New Year’s gift: inspiring tips about life on stage from two of Broadway’s most successful pros! The first is Adam Pascal, who most recently played the saucy, sassy Shakespeare in the delightful musical SOMETHING ROTTEN! which had its final performance […]
If you’re involved in theater with peers your age, it’s bound to happen at some point… Auditioning for a role against a friend. One of the beauties of theater is how many close bonds it can form. After spending months in rehearsal together, a cast is bound to get close- which makes the […]
As a high school senior, the college audition process can seem daunting. If you’re like I was, you have put all of your hopes and dreams into getting into that one special program. You’re set on doing musical theatre (or straight theatre), and you won’t let rejection hold you back from accomplishing your goals. These […]
Picture this: it’s opening night of your school’s play, and you’re backstage getting ready. You pull on your costume—and a giant tear rips down the back! Horrified, you look to the costume team, but they can’t do much to help on such short notice. You hear the overture start to play… What do you […]
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! […]
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 want it. It means more […]
By Isaac We all know and love the shows that end up on Broadway, West End, and in touring cities. They are the most publicized and typically thought of as the best that theatre has to offer. Because of this, many forget about some of the amazing performances and performers that can be seen from […]
Stage door is a ritual to some on Broadway. Maybe that’s you? Or maybe you may not be familiar with the concept of “Stagedooring”. This post is for Broadway fans everywhere who want to learn what Stagedooring is and the best way to go about it. It’s such a fun opportunity to meet some of […]