Through 12 guideposts, Audition by Michael Shurtleff illustrates what tools the actor needs not only to find truth, but also how to communicate that to the audition panel. These guideposts are the building blocks for successfully and truthfully performing! 1: Relationship First ask, what is my relationship to the other character(s)? Once you have your basic facts, […]
It’s Olympics time around the world, which has all of us, in different countries and time zones tuned into to watch the events that unfold at Sochi. From the graceful figure skating to the intense hockey, we all have a favorite sport to watch during these few weeks where the world comes together. With so […]
Recently, there’s been some discussion on the inter-webs regarding how large, exactly, of a part fans play in determining which shows go to Broadway. Some people believe that fans are completely irrelevant from this decision- the high-level execs are in charge, not the fans; while others believe that fans play an instrumental role. I’d like […]
How many times have you seen Frozen? Once? Three times? Fifteen? Once you see it, you can’t help but keep going back for more. Naturally, a movie like that makes an incredible amount of money. Because the movie has already made an incredible profit, so many extras have already been announced including a sing-a-long, a […]
“This is theater.” After seeing Kinky Boots on Broadway for the first time, I couldn’t stop thinking that. I expect a lot when I see a musical. Of course, I want to be entertained, but I want it to change something for me. Theater is life, and by seeing a show, I’m glimpsing into another world and taking […]
Loving the theatre as I do, I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to see some of my favorite actors breathe life into some of the most memorable characters (such as Adam Pascal as Roger Davis in Rent). However, I’ve also been lucky enough to see some of these same people be themselves […]
With the throngs of Broadway still shouting along to “Revolting Children” from Matilda the Musical at the Shubert Theater, it’s no surprise that the 2014 Broadway lineup includes many successful West End transfers. Something about the way the British put on a show seems to work over here in the states, and the upcoming medley […]
Jukebox Musicals are becoming a hot commodity on Broadway. Producers are starting to use popular music to attract new audiences to the New York stage. The songbooks of Abba, Frankie Valli & The Four Season, 80s Rock, and now Carole King are rocking out on Broadway eight shows a week. With the music of […]
Broadway cherishes its stars, and the theater community is always very protective of those veterans who have been singing, dancing, and acting on stage for multiple years. Recently it was announced that when Laura Osnes’s contract with Cinderella ends in early January, pop star Carly Rae Jepsen will take over. This is the same Carly […]