“Objective and action” is a unique acting method that I learned this summer, and it revolutionized the way that I go about playing a character. It is based on observations of human behavior. More specifically, it takes into account the way that people act, and how it is more dynamic than how most people play […]
If you’ve been to a Broadway, off-Broadway, or touring production lately, you’ve probably heard the speech at curtain call asking for donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Shows offer unique items, anything from autographed Playbills and posters all the way to photos on stage with the cast. More common are the red buckets that beckon […]
Recently, rumors have been floating around Twitter and Tumblr about some big Spring Awakening-related news to be revealed. One common rumor speculates that this could be the announcement of a Spring Awakening movie, an idea that has garnered mixed reactions. While some people are thrilled at the idea of a film adaptation, others are hesitant […]
Previously I wrote a blog giving a rundown on how to be a stage manager, but this time I thought I would show you. I recently was the stage manager for my university’s production of the play Third and Oak: The Laundromat by Marsha Norman. Here is a look at opening night and what it […]
Improvisational theater, or “improv” as it’s called for short, is a style of theater in which actors create a scene, characters, and given circumstances on the spot. Made famous by troupes like Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade, improv is often humorous and witty. In the wake of the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway?, improv […]
We’ve all worshipped the stars of Broadway at some point, Sutton Foster, Aaron Tveit, Idina Menzel, and for good reason. Some of these people paved the way for what Broadway as a community has change into today. For many of us theater nerds, Wicked was our first experience in the world of musical theater and Broadway and it […]
Thanksgiving morning, many prepare for the day’s festivities with last minute cooking and cleaning. For me and many others across the nation, the morning also brings telecasts of the Macy’s Thaanksgiving Day Parade. While the parade is en-route to Herald Square, viewers have the opportunity to catch performance numbers from some of the hottest Broadway […]
When you think of musical theater or even theater in general what’s the first thing that pops into your head? If you ask a random person on the street most likely they’re answer will include “jazz hands” or “a cheesy plot line with big smiles.” But if that random kid happened to be a theater kid, you would get an answer […]
Happy December! With the snowy days on their way, we couldn’t wait to start celebrating the holiday season. So, Camp Broadway is bringing you our first-ever Holiday Gift Guide! Subscribe to our mailing list ASAP for our exclusive gift guide, featuring Broadway books, our favorite shows of the season, mail order treats and more. Plus, […]