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, do you really need to […]
By Sami DeSocio Quick! Think of an actor, any actor! What’s the first thing you notice? If you’re anything like me, it’s the fact that their skin is so clear! Even without the make up (and yes, this goes for guys too), actors need to keep their skin clear at all times in order for […]
When You’ve Outgrown Your Teacher By Sami DeSocio The bond between an acting, vocal or dance teacher and their student is a sacred bond. As an artist, you are putting your trust and livelihood in the hands of someone you believe knows more than you do and can show you the way. But, any good […]
By Sami DeSocio As actors, we hear time and time again that onstage we need to “be in the moment”. What does that actually mean, and why is it so important? Your job is to embody your character’s mind, body and soul. You must take on the life and persona of another person, whether they […]
By Sami DeSocio One of my favorite parts of being in a show is the day the cast gets to see each other in costume for the first time. Now, unless the show you’re in calls for you to wear things that resemble normal clothes, we’ve all had our weird or uncomfortable costume stories. While […]
My Time at Camp Broadway By Sami DeSocio My name is Sami. If you’ve been here for a while, you’ve probably read my pieces and we may have even spoken through comments on what I’ve written. I love writing for Camp Broadway, and have made some wonderful friends and connections here over the past four […]
By Sami DeSocio As performers, we all have dreams, wishes, and a bucket list of people we’d like to perform in front of before we die. I was fortunate enough to not only cross one off of my list, but also to learn something in the process when I took a master class with Anthony […]
By Sami DeSocio When you’re given a part, one of the first things an actor will do is break the character down. This will help them to portray the character realistically onstage. However, if you’re a theater nut there are times you’ll deconstruct a character for nothing more than fun! What goes into a character […]
By Sami DeSocio Being an actor is hard. It’s a lot of work, both emotionally and physically on a day to day basis – whether you’re in a show or not. Having a ‘toolbox’ of tips, tricks, and other things that can make any actor’s life easier. First and foremost, every actor should know enough […]