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[post_content] => If you haven’t seen the smashing singular season of “Good Girls Revolt,” a newsroom drama set in 1969, stop whatever you’re doing and go watch it, because you are missing out. Based on a novel of the same name by Lynn Povich, the show follows a group of women working at a high-profile news magazine as underpaid researchers for the magazine’s male writers. Most of the women have higher ambitions, and after tiring of their work being published with someone else’s name on it, they band together to do something about it.
Given my natural theatre bias, one of the first thoughts I had upon finishing the series (aside from outrage that Amazon dropped the show after the first season), was its potential for a stage adaptation.
Here are seven reasons why “Good Girls Revolt” needs to be made into a musical ASAP:
“What We Do: Working in the Theatre” provides background information on every backstage job in theatre, what goes into each one and how they all work together to create a perfect performance. Read this book to find out what interests you and which skills you need to develop to work in one of these areas. It also has advice about acting, so it’s great for performers, too!
“Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People” is great for people not usually involved in the technical process, such as actors, directors and producers. It gives a clear explanation of what and how technical elements work to facilitate better communication and understanding among all involved in a theatrical production.
Highlighting the history of stagecraft, career advice and how-to information on special effects, lighting and more, “Stagecraft Fundamentals” is a great addition to any backstage aficionado’s bookshelf.
Want to work in costumes but have no idea where to start? “Basic Sewing for Costume Construction” is great, no matter which area you want to pursue in the costuming field. This book gives you the lowdown on basic sewing skills and small projects to test your sewing skills. All in all, this book is a great building block toward a career in costume design or dressing.
If you’re designing a show or planning on pursuing a career as a designer, “Out of Style” is the book for you. Its amazing color illustrations of garments in the 19th and 20th centuries will show you great examples of clothing/costuming ideas for the period you’re working on. It will remain a great reference for you for years to come.
“Stage Makeup” is great whether you want to pursue a career in makeup or are a performer looking to create your own magnificent look for the stage. This book gives you a step-by-step guide through many looks.
With insider tips, forms, processes and things to consider, “The Stage Manager’s Toolkit” has it all, for beginner or experienced stage managers.
“Tips, Ideas for Directors” is great because it gives short, easy-to-follow tips that help budding directors streamline the rehearsal process.
If your tickets are cheap or you can offer special discounts, reach out to local groups such as church congregations, arts organizations and local student clubs. Send an email introducing yourself and ask the organization to share information with its members. Many will happily do so, especially if the themes of your production align with their mission and values.
Also, search for organizations that regularly publish newsletters or keep an updated events calendar on their website. Don’t be shy — they’re typically willing to include your event if it’s something they know their members will be interested in.
Most theatre marketers understand the value in creating a social media presence, but you can take your engagement a step further by exploring Facebook groups relevant to your company or production. Small towns may only have one “townie” Facebook group for announcements and nearby events, but if you’re in a large city, you’ll probably find groups for arts patrons, local playwrights and other niche communities.
Don’t be too promotional in these posts, though. You’re virtually walking into a community space, so don’t use gimmicky language or an overly salesy tone. Keep your posts short, provide a call to action, use an engaging image or video and make sure you tie your production back to the community you’re addressing.
If you’re on a budget, you probably see ad space as a luxury you can’t afford — and it can be. Renting a billboard or launching a sophisticated digital campaign can cost thousands, if not millions of dollars. However, you can head down to your local office supply store and print a few color flyers. While not nearly as flashy, it’s still an effective strategy. Specifically take note of establishments with community boards and long lines — people will want to read something while they’re waiting for staff to take their order, so you can pique their interest by putting information there.
Being on a budget doesn’t prohibit you from social media marketing, either. Facebook is a good place to go for low-cost social advertising. It might not be as trendy as Instagram or Snapchat, but it provides cheap options for marketers watching their wallet. Investing a small amount in a sponsored post the weekend before a production can pull in a few last-minute ticket buyers who don’t normally follow your content.
Social media is a crowded space for advertising, though, so ensure your ad is extremely targeted by using Facebook’s advertising tools. Also, make your creative and copy is engaging — choose a high-res photo or create an interesting promotional image on a free design website.
If you can shoot video, even better — 70 percent of brands say it’s the most effective form of content marketing, according to Brafton. Keep your copy short and crisp, and don’t forget to add a ticketing link so potential audiences can quickly make a purchase.
This last one seems obvious, but life is so busy that it’s easy to overlook simple actions such as sending a text to a friend or posting about your latest production on social media. Ninety-two percent of people trust word-of-mouth recommendations above other forms of advertising, according to Nielsen, so encourage your fellow artists and administrators to spread the word. Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of prodding in the few days leading up to opening night to convince friends and family to buy tickets and help you meet your sales goal.
Marketing a theatre production with a limited budget is challenging, but the experience will ultimately make you a more adept theatre administrator. Even if you end up marketing big-budget Broadway shows for the rest of your career, knowing how to explore every lead will help you form effective, cost-saving campaigns that producers will appreciate.
Which musicals do you love? Which ones make your soul excited and emotionally charged? Zero in on your favorite musicals, then take a good listen to all the songs they feature. From there, make a list of the specific songs you love from those shows.
It’s also recommended to listen to other musicals listen by the same composer/lyricists as the musicals you love, if you aren’t already familiar with them. You might just find some surprising gems in there.
Now, look at your list and ask yourself which of those fit your voice type. You need to be honest with yourself here, so make sure songs gel with your voice strengths.
If you need more help, think more specifically about whether you’re a soprano, alto, tenor or bass. Do you have a huge belt like Ethel Merman, a pop sound like Maureen in “Rent” or do you sound like Laurie in “Oklahoma?” Try to narrow down your song list to find tunes that match your voice type.
This is also a great time to ask a voice, choral or drama teacher and/or professional for help if you don’t know your voice type or what might be easiest or best for you to sing. Also, if you absolutely love a song on your list but it doesn't match your voice type, you can always find someone to transpose it to your preferred key.
Now that you have narrowed down choices for your vocal range, it’s time to find songs that match your personality. Are you funny? Are you serious? Do you like to crack jokes, or tell a good story? Choose the songs on your list that best match your traits so you’ll be able to naturally act as you sing.
You now have a list of songs that match your voice type and your personality. The last question you need to ask yourself to make your final decision is whether you feel like a star when you sing each song. Do you feel like a performer who can stand center stage in the spotlight and totally wow the audience?
Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to pick a big, loud, 11 o’clock number. Instead, it means you need a song you can sing in any audition at any time, in sickness or in health, on a good day or a bad day. It needs to be a song that you will be excited to sing no matter what.
If you have more than one song that passes this test, great! You have an amazing starting point for an audition book and your go-to audition songs. Good luck, and have fun!
How do you decide which songs to pick for an audition? Let us know in the comments!
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[post_content] => Eligibility rules:
1. The production must've won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
2. The production must've won that award during the 2000's
Understand? Then let the voting begin!
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[post_content] => Though it’s easy to get dazzled by a show’s music, acting and choreography, set pieces quite literally set the stage for the world you are witnessing and are a vital part of any Broadway musical. Whether they wind up being part of a major plot point or provide a visual spectacle, here are nine of the most iconic set pieces on Broadway:
Test your skills in a game of make-believe and work together to beat the clock. Top-notch escape rooms will even have actors, costumes, sets, props and elaborate plotlines. Be sure to do your research before you make your choice.
Immersive theatre opportunities such as London’s Secret Cinema are gaining momentum in cities all over the globe. Join in on the action and be part of the show together.
Try on costumes and enjoy indulging in your creative side. See what sorts of unique pieces you can find and even choose something for the other person just for fun.
There’s nothing quite like laughing together and sharing funny memories. Check out your local comedy night, or if you’re tight on funds, Netflix has plenty of comedy specials to indulge in.
Go to your local museum and become the art! Find your favorite statues and paintings and do your best reenactment. If the museum allows photos, take pictures of your version next to the real thing, and choose the winner of the best snap at the end.
Get your groove on by signing up for a dance class together. Clubs for group dancing, such as swing or salsa, will often offer a free introductory class for newcomers.
Pick a show you love and enjoy the fun of being creative as you plan three or four activities for your date. Are you “Hamilton” fans? Plan a date where you visit important local spots involving the Founding Fathers. Or, if you love “The Phantom of the Opera,” book backstage tours of a local theatre or opera house, eat French food and then go on a ghost walk.
Summer months and the holiday seasons are when this option is likely to be available. Outdoor theatrical events are a great chance to take in a show such as Shakespeare while also enjoying nature.
Indulge your Broadway dreams for a few hours and belt out your favorite show tunes at a karaoke bar. For a cheaper option (or for those under the legal drinking age), host a karaoke night at home with the magic of YouTube.
“Grease,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are a few films known for having singalong showings at movie theatres. Audience participation and dressing in character are encouraged. Be sure to check your local listings.
Be it a painting, sculpture, sewing or even photography class, learn more about your artistic passions together.
Visit a famous battlefield or a rebuilt historical community and take a step back in time to immerse yourselves in another world.
Perhaps you’d like to learn to sing or play a new instrument. Find a teacher or local group and join up together. You might even be able to snag a deal, such as two for the price of one.
For a spontaneous night out, cruise your local nightlife area and pick a random bar or restaurant advertising live music. Grab a drink and enjoy the entertainment. You could find a new band you both love!
Learn a unique skill by taking a class in the circus arts. Try out the trapeze or even learn to juggle. You could end up with a new talent for your resume!
Gather your friends together and enjoy an evening of intrigue where everyone has a part to play. If you’re short on time to plan it, buy a party kit online. Most will include character cards and instructions for the evening.
Popular primarily around Halloween, a ghost walk or haunted tour is a fun way to see storytelling in action.
Whether you’ve been together for 15 years or 15 minutes, there’s always room for creativity and fun in relationships. Don’t be afraid to try something new and share your love of the stage with your partner.
Publicity is a better-known path that is ever-changing with the rise of social media. Imagine getting paid to go backstage and take snaps of the cast of your favorite show!
There is a lot of research, training and rehearsal that goes into the fight scenes onstage. Fight choreographers undergo intense training to make staged fights look realistic for the audience. To be a fight choreographer, you have to learn how to move realistically with a multitude of epic weapons and armor — possibly up in the air or wearing six-inch heels. Basically, a fight choreographer is the guru to every cool character in every action scene ever.
Animal lovers have a spot onstage, too! Often forgotten, the animals that perform in plays need rehearsal time as well. Animal trainers train animals to consistently replicate tricks for every performance. What better excuse to have an Instagram page fully dedicated to your Boston Terrier, the star of “The Wizard of Oz” on Broadway?
Before embarking on your theatrical journey, it’s essential to sit down with those in charge. Schedule a meeting to discuss your ideas for the production, your budget, timelines and any restrictions. Knowing the parameters you’re working within right off the bat will help you avoid problems down the road.
There are a few ways to go about this one. First, decide what type of production you want to have. Will it be a musical? A play? A revue? There are plenty of choices, and it’s best to pick what makes you feel most inspired, as you will be working on this show for weeks. Also, consider the age group of the students. A show like “Rent” is a no-no for your elementary school spring musical. Always clear your choice with your school administrator before moving ahead.
Your next job is to decide whether you will purchase the licensing for an existing show or perform something original. If you decide to select an existing show, know your budget before you start shopping available licenses.
Or, if you have an incredibly talented budding playwright in your school, think about inviting them to have their script performed. You never know — the next Lin-Manuel could be in your midst.
Whichever path you choose, ensure the show has a variety of roles.
No one is an island, especially when it comes to a show. You will need a team of reliable creatives with whom you can divide the workload. It’s always nice to have a mix of adults, staff and students. Your gathered creative team should include people who will handle:
With the show chosen, it’s now time to cast. Choose a space, date and time to hold your auditions and ensure the director, choreographer and music director are available to participate.
Posters, announcements and school-approved social media feeds are a few ways to advertise your auditions to the student body. Don’t underestimate the value of classroom visits as well. Stop by different classes and ask the teachers to spend five minutes speaking to the students about the production.
Auditioning students should be asked to prepare a few things:
When all the auditions are complete, sit down with your creative team and review everyone’s notes. Consider all the aspects of the audition when casting each student. A few things to remember:
To understand the idea of moving upstage or downstage, you have to know a bit of theatre history. During the Renaissance, when theatre was becoming more prevalent, stages were raked, which means the highest point of the stage is the back of the stage. The stage then slopes down toward the audience. Stages were raked so that audiences could see the action even if they were on an even level (usually standing).
Because of this stage style, actors who were told to be at the back of the stage would need to walk up the rake to get there — and the term “upstage” was born. So, when a director asks you to move upstage, you move toward the back of the stage area.
The reverse also holds true. When a director asks you to move downstage, you are moving forward toward the front of the stage and closer to the audience.
Not knowing your right from your left onstage is just as important and not always as easy as it seems.
Think of it this way: As an actor, your left is the left side of the stage when you are facing the audience. Or, you could also call this “audience right” for those looking at the stage.
It’s the same idea for the right. For an actor, the right part of the stage is the right part of stage when you are facing the audience. If you are following this, it’s the audience left if you are sitting in the audience looking at the stage itself.
Still confused? Watch this great video with tons of stage direction information by Krista Price.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXVJh3g4kuo
Then, make sure to check out this episode of the series Studio C, with their hilarious, totally relatable parody on taking stage directions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUzCVoBA99Y
One of the most impressive feats of this musical is the score. It includes a song written by nearly every artist you can think of, from David Bowie to Cyndi Lauper, Panic! At the Disco, John Legend and Sara Bareilles, just to name a few. Though this sounds like a crazy, eclectic group of songwriters for one musical, it kind of works. This does mean that one minute you’re listening to an inspirational pop ballad then watching Plankton rap to T.I. the next, but most of these songs are crazy catchy and fun. Good luck listening to the album and not getting Lady Antebellum’s “Chop to the Top” stuck in your head for hours. There are some songs that could have benefited from a bit more fine-tuning, but overall, the score is fairly cohesive.
The true star of this musical is newcomer Ethan Slater, who portrays the porous protagonist. From the classic SpongeBob giggle to the constant swishing across the stage, Slater truly embodies everyone’s favorite sponge and captures his optimistic giddiness in every scene. Other standout performances include Gavin Lee’s tap-dancing Squidward and Lilli Cooper’s kickass Sandy. And, one breakout performance is Jai’Len Christine Li Josey’s Pearl. Though Pearl is a fairly minor character in the series, Josey’s vocals stop the show in “Daddy Knows Best.”
Other appearances include fan favorites Mr. Krabs, complete with crab claws, Gary the snail rolling across the stage and, of course, the villainous Plankton. This cast delivers killer portrayals of characters everyone knows and loves. It’s clear the creators really tried to pay homage to the television series — and the audience loves it.
“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical” is a show you walk into not knowing quite what to expect, but you will leave with a smile after sitting through an entertaining adventure. Is it groundbreaking musical theatre? No. But if you need a break from the real world, Broadway’s Bikini Bottom is definitely a great place to visit.
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[post_content] => If you haven’t seen the smashing singular season of “Good Girls Revolt,” a newsroom drama set in 1969, stop whatever you’re doing and go watch it, because you are missing out. Based on a novel of the same name by Lynn Povich, the show follows a group of women working at a high-profile news magazine as underpaid researchers for the magazine’s male writers. Most of the women have higher ambitions, and after tiring of their work being published with someone else’s name on it, they band together to do something about it.
Given my natural theatre bias, one of the first thoughts I had upon finishing the series (aside from outrage that Amazon dropped the show after the first season), was its potential for a stage adaptation.
Here are seven reasons why “Good Girls Revolt” needs to be made into a musical ASAP:
1. Plenty of Strong Female Characters
via GIPHY There are a variety of female characters, each with a well-developed story arc. They each have their reasons for wanting to be writers and reporters and their own set of challenges to overcome in addition to the central issue of gender politics of the newsroom. The women take center stage, playing characters with substance and depth, reaching beyond the standard role of the love interest. There are even a few real-life figures that show up as characters, including famed writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, played by Grace Gummer, Meryl Streep’s daughter.2. Interesting Plot Lines
via GIPHY There is a vast assortment of content to choose from when it comes to plot. While the series carries the main thread of the women fighting to become writers through the entire season, each episode has several subplots running alongside it. The women learn to navigate affairs of the heart, sexual freedom, familial pressures, personal goals and societal expectations of marriage and a woman’s place, just to name a few. The variety in plotlines certainly keeps the pace moving, making it perfect for the plot of a stage show.3. Historical Significance
via GIPHY The rising women’s movement isn’t the only historically significant moment on the show. “Good Girls Revolt” doesn’t shy away from the critical issues of the time — it leans into them. The Vietnam War is one of the historical events expertly woven in, with one of the women trying to reach her husband who is serving in the military and another trying to help a soldier struggling to adapt to civilian life due to PTSD.4. Swoon-Worthy Costumes
via GIPHY The vintage beauty of “Good Girls Revolt” is similar to that of the costume work on “Mad Men” and historic Tony Award-winning shows such as “Hairspray.” It’s any costume designer’s dream. From wild-child hippie Patti to straight-laced chic Jane and sweet, classic Cindy, the characters provide a style smorgasbord.5. Transferable Sets
via GIPHY New York City provides the backdrop, with most of the series taking place on the streets, the apartments of the female characters and the magazine office. Translating these types of settings to the stage has been done before and could certainly be done again with the right team and creativity.6. Timely Issues
via GIPHY The title alone suggests the focus of the show is feminist issues, which would be enough to make it relevant to today’s viewers. But there is so much more than that. Throughout the series, plotlines address issues of gender inequality, racial discrimination, women in roles of power, the choice between career and marriage, sexual harassment in the workplace and support for veterans with PTSD. The show strikes a good balance of bringing them to light in a way that is compelling without seeming preachy.7. Musical Potential
via GIPHY With the show set in 1969, the choices for musical style are vast given the musical influences of the 1960s and 1970s. The possibility of the Lin-Manuel Miranda “Hamilton” approach would lend itself nicely to this show, pairing each character with an artist or style of music that fits their personality. For example, free-spirited and rebellious Patti Robinson’s songs could be written with a Janis Joplin influence. On top of being a whole lot of fun to watch, “Good Girls Revolt” brings a slew of relevant topics to the table. While some of the details have changed, many of these issues remain a part of society’s social and political landscape, and what better way to open the floor for conversation than through the arts? So Mr. Miranda, if you’re listening, I think I’ve found your next show. [post_title] => Why ‘Good Girls Revolt’ Deserves The Musical Treatment [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => why-good-girls-revolt-deserves-the-musical-treatment [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-08 19:28:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-09 00:28:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29214 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29204 [post_author] => 11 [post_date] => 2018-03-07 13:05:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-07 18:05:26 [post_content] => [viralQuiz id=69] [post_title] => Quiz: Which Romantic Musical Tells Your Love Story? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-which-romantic-musical-tells-your-love-story [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-07 13:06:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-07 18:06:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29204 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 5 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29157 [post_author] => 1471 [post_date] => 2018-03-06 10:31:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-06 15:31:40 [post_content] => If the following memes make you laugh (or sigh, or roll your eyes, or begin weeping uncontrollably), there is a good chance that YOU might be a bona fide theatre geek! [post_title] => 17 Hilarious Audition Memes Only Theatre Geeks Will Understand [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 17-hilarious-audition-memes-theatre-geeks-will-understand [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-06 11:00:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-06 16:00:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29157 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29097 [post_author] => 1456 [post_date] => 2018-03-04 13:11:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-04 18:11:33 [post_content] => Choose between your favorite musical actors! [post_title] => Who is the best musical actor [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => best-musical-actor [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-04 13:11:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-04 18:11:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_poll&p=29097 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_poll [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29052 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-03-01 22:41:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-02 03:41:59 [post_content] => When it comes to a word to word to proceed after "musical", the word "comedy" fits the roll very well. Most musicals, despite their seriousness, usually still have a sense of humour. So, what is the funniest musical for you? Add it below! [post_title] => Funniest Broadway Musicals Ever! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => funniest-broadway-musicals-ever [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-05-23 16:19:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-05-23 20:19:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29052 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 1 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29020 [post_author] => 639 [post_date] => 2018-02-27 10:15:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-27 15:15:21 [post_content] => There are some amazing contemporary shows on Broadway at the moment, from “Dear Evan Hansen” to “Hamilton.” However, there are plenty of fantastic shows that never make it to the Great White Way. Thankfully, these contemporary Off-Broadway hits do create cast recordings.Here are 10 of the best contemporary Off-Broadway albums:
1. ‘Tick, Tick...Boom!’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Ii2RvqpFs Probably one of the more well-known Off-Broadway recordings, “Tick, Tick...Boom!” is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson. It tells the story of Larson as a struggling composer before he wrote “Rent.” He initially performed the score in a solo show in the ‘90s, but after his death, the show played Off-Broadway in 2001 with a three-person cast. Bonus Track: At the end of the cast recording, there is a song that is not featured in the show that is sung by Larson himself. Try not to get chills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp9qFaT5UX82. ‘Daddy Long Legs’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FrKcN31RgY Based on the 1912 novel of the same name by Jean Webster, this musical tells the story of an orphan with a mysterious benefactor. The score for this show is sweet and charming, and the plot is great for those who love a good old-fashioned love story (think “Jane Eyre” and Jane Austen). This is a more classical musical done right.3. ‘Hadestown’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Ehditln-4 This show ran Off-Broadway in 2016 at the New York Theatre Workshop. With a book and score by Anaïs Mitchell, the story revolves around the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. This bluegrass and soulful score hits all the right notes and beautifully tells this tragic tale. If you are a fan of “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812,” you’ll recognize the names Rachel Chavkin, the director, and Amber Gray, who starred as Persephone. Though this show is currently shelved, many hope it will make its way to Broadway soon. Bonus Track: Much of this score is upbeat, but this love ballad is one of the most entrancing songs in the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HXxrtSdFjc4. ‘Bare’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w75MqtcU_EU This original musical tells the story of two gay students struggling to cope in Catholic school. Their story parallels the play their school is putting on, “Romeo and Juliet.” This pop opera is gritty, emotional and thought-provoking. Bonus Track: Give this a listen if you wanted a snippet of “Romeo and Juliet” in song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egE8W0QMPpI5. ‘Dogfight’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9UeT5ANT6o Based off the movie by the same name, this musical played Off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theater in 2012. The music for this show is composed by a little duo called Pasek and Paul (“Dear Evan Hansen,” “La La Land,” “The Greatest Showman”). This contemporary musical follows a group of friends serving in Vietnam. Also featured is Derek Klena before he was in “Anastasia.” With a killer cast and amazing music, this is a great musical that fell through the cracks after its short stint Off-Broadway.6. ‘Be More Chill’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8IZjdxZUI&list=PLH1lW2s3fZcNUuiinPaVDRbkwumnKlhHi&index=21 Based on the book of the same name by Ned Vizzini, this contemporary musical ran in 2015 at the Two River Theater in Riverbank, New Jersey. Though not officially Off-Broadway, this musical did receive a cast album and gained a bit of a cult following since its run. This is not your average musical, with a story about teenagers trying to fit in and a crazy robotic pill that has the ability to make you cool. Bonus Track: Performed by George Salazar, “Michael in the Bathroom” is one of the best tracks from the show, embodying all the anxieties of wanting to fit in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-lryY9L3h47. ‘A New Brain’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mem3Xr6PMVI&index=7&list=PLNXSK9RU25shAL_WzlNnSI2POdlDLwRzB This autobiographical musical first premiered Off-Broadway in 1998 and was revived at the New York City Center with Jonathan Groff in 2015. With its book, lyrics and music by William Finn, this musical tells the story of Finn as a struggling songwriter when he is suddenly told he may die if he doesn’t have brain surgery. The story is both gripping and funny, while the music is just beautiful. This one is definitely worth a listen if you love “Falsettos” or “Tick, Tick...Boom!”8. ‘Fortress of Solitude’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfexFNcCHR0 This musical had a short stint at the Public Theater back in 2014. Based on the novel by Jonathan Lethem, this musical is a coming-of-age story about two boys growing up in Brooklyn. Chronicling the boys’ lives from the ‘70s to the ‘90s, Michael Friedman’s score includes R&B, hip-hop and contemporary tunes. This musical will make you smile, dance and cry, so listen at your own risk. Bonus Track: All songs from this show are amazing, but the finale is probably one of the most well-known from this musical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02QaElirH1Y9. ‘Heathers’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQOoTX1Nxx8 Of course this list would be incomplete without this angsty teenage musical. Opening Off-Broadway in 2014, this beloved ‘80s movie-turned-musical gained a huge following. From the shoulder pads to the catchy score by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy (“Legally Blonde”), this musical is definitely to die for. With “Mean Girls” opening on Broadway soon, maybe there is hope for the original mean girls to follow.10. ‘The Last Five Years’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzGPx0W04YI Shockingly, this fan favorite has never had a Broadway run. With music by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown (“Parade,” “The Bridges of Madison County”), this musical tells the story of an ill-fated couple. The story is told out of sequence, so you see all the stages of this couple’s relationship over the five years they were together. Bonus Track: Though this is about an ill-fated couple, this is a very uplifting finale and one of the best songs in the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0REONBuEad0Bonus Album: ‘21 Chump Street’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvK00CMqG-g Even if you like listening to Off-Broadway musicals and are a huge Lin-Manuel Miranda fan, this musical may have been off your radar. This 15-minute musical, based on an episode from the podcast “This American Life,” was showcased at the Brooklyn Academy of Music back in 2014. The story revolves around an undercover police officer and a high school student who sold her drugs. Anthony Ramos starred as the lead next to Lindsay Mendez, and though this musical is short, the story and music really pack a punch. It’s definitely worth a listen for true crime lovers and Miranda fans.Which Off-Broadway musical recording is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below...
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“What We Do: Working in the Theatre” provides background information on every backstage job in theatre, what goes into each one and how they all work together to create a perfect performance. Read this book to find out what interests you and which skills you need to develop to work in one of these areas. It also has advice about acting, so it’s great for performers, too!
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2. ‘Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People,’ by Drew Campbell
“Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People” is great for people not usually involved in the technical process, such as actors, directors and producers. It gives a clear explanation of what and how technical elements work to facilitate better communication and understanding among all involved in a theatrical production.
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3. ‘Stagecraft Fundamentals,’ by Rita Kogler Carver
Highlighting the history of stagecraft, career advice and how-to information on special effects, lighting and more, “Stagecraft Fundamentals” is a great addition to any backstage aficionado’s bookshelf.
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4. ‘Basic Sewing for Costume Construction,’ by Rebecca Cunningham
Want to work in costumes but have no idea where to start? “Basic Sewing for Costume Construction” is great, no matter which area you want to pursue in the costuming field. This book gives you the lowdown on basic sewing skills and small projects to test your sewing skills. All in all, this book is a great building block toward a career in costume design or dressing.
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5. ‘Out of Style,’ by Betty Kreisel Shubert
If you’re designing a show or planning on pursuing a career as a designer, “Out of Style” is the book for you. Its amazing color illustrations of garments in the 19th and 20th centuries will show you great examples of clothing/costuming ideas for the period you’re working on. It will remain a great reference for you for years to come.
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6. ‘Stage Makeup,’ by Laura Thudium
“Stage Makeup” is great whether you want to pursue a career in makeup or are a performer looking to create your own magnificent look for the stage. This book gives you a step-by-step guide through many looks.
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7. ‘The Stage Manager’s Toolkit,’ by Laurie Kincman
With insider tips, forms, processes and things to consider, “The Stage Manager’s Toolkit” has it all, for beginner or experienced stage managers.
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8. ‘Tips, Ideas for Directors’ by Jon Jory
“Tips, Ideas for Directors” is great because it gives short, easy-to-follow tips that help budding directors streamline the rehearsal process.
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Which books did we miss? Let us know in the comments below...
[post_title] => 8 Great Books About Working Backstage [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 8-great-books-working-backstage [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-25 11:45:01 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-25 16:45:01 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28956 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28881 [post_author] => 440 [post_date] => 2018-02-21 11:18:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-21 16:18:32 [post_content] => It is undeniable that the Olympics have a magical ability to draw in viewers who show little to no interest in sports every other day of their lives. Maybe it’s the national pride, the underdog stories or the promise of a true spectacular every time they light the Olympic cauldron. Opening ceremony presentations have become increasingly more theatrical as technology has developed, giving each year the potential for an even more magnificent spectacle. Here are nine of the best theatrical moments from past Olympic opening ceremonies:2008 Beijing: Drummers
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6BDGPRBaDtE Beijing had one of the biggest, most creative opening ceremonies to date, and one of the most talked-about segments was the drum players. Over 2,000 drummers opened with a light show before proceeding into a perfectly synchronized routine that ended with glow-in-the-dark drumsticks.2010 Vancouver Paralympics: One Crew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAttnudab2o Born with a muscle disorder that affects his legs, Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli developed a no-limits attitude growing up and adapted breakdancing to create a unique style. The Montreal-born dancer lit up the stage with his crew in an energetic and inspiring dance performance.2012 London: Pandemonium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM0Z1dY2EP8 Merging an impressive rhythm section, a gigantic troupe of actors and intricate set pieces, this performance from the London opening ceremony was the history lesson of our dreams. Led by stage legend Kenneth Branagh, the depiction of the industrial revolution, including the suffragette movement, unfolded before the audience’s eyes.2016 Rio Paralympics: Amy Purdy Dance
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xcvYRjWdfyU Decorated Olympic snowboarder and double amputee Amy Purdy won hearts again when she appeared with Derek Hough on the 18th season of “Dancing With the Stars.” Showing off her dance moves once more, Purdy performed a spirited dance routine with a robotic arm at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Rio.2008 Beijing: Calligraphy Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue_1G9d4G-4 In another incredible showing of creativity and ingenuity, Chinese dancers recreated a calligraphy painting through dance. Sweeping movements of the dancers’ bodies created brush strokes on the giant canvas.2000 Sydney: Deep-Sea Dreaming
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yMBf31G-zos The world has long been fascinated with Australia’s gorgeous beaches and aquatic scene. Young performer Nikki Webster gave audiences the feeling of diving in the Great Barrier Reef as she “swam” through the air. Underwater creatures created from an incredible mix of costuming, puppetry and special effects made for a spectacular theatrical showing.2014 Sochi: Swan Lake Light Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qDBY5txhKY The music of “Swan Lake” is beautiful in its own right. But the Sochi Olympics put on a genuinely innovative piece by combining beautiful synchronized dancers and lighting to create graceful swans.2010 Vancouver: Peaks of Endeavour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-mIfjoOzlc It wasn’t enough that the mountainous Canadian landscape rose out of the stadium floor, narrated by celebrated actor Donald Sutherland. Then came skiers and snowboarders suspended over the mountain, recreating the snowy winter sports and aerial interpretations.1984 Los Angeles: John Williams Olympic Fanfare and Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLjWidoSTk An oldie but a goodie, composer John Williams conducted his now-infamous Olympic fanfare and theme for the first time at the opening ceremony of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles while accompanied by an impressive color guard. Be it sports or the arts, the Olympic opening ceremonies serve as an inspiration for all and a reminder that creative beauty comes in many forms, extending beyond the stage into new realms of possibility.What’s your favorite theatrical moment from past Olympic opening ceremonies? Let us know in the comments below...
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Although it’s considered that most of the documentaries are monotonous non-box-office films, there are a lot of things, innovative approaches and storytelling techniques you may apply to make your documentaries unique and engaging. Do you want to depict a certain period of our history? Tell a story of a politician or explain the development of certain technologies? Your career depends on what you’re going to choose, as you have to know, where to move forward. By the way, there are also a lot of documentary TV series which are gaining their popularity in Europe. And you can definitely select this genre as a start for your career. For example, the new series called “The contractors” - British documentary project financed by Red Rock Entertainment, have gained significant success among their viewers and brought financial benefits to their producers.Gain experience
Even at the beginning of your career, you have to prove that you have the skills, the knowledge and the dedication, which make you worthy of entering this field. That’s why dedicating your time to learning and gaining experience is the best advice ever. It’s not necessarily to go to film college and take film classes, but it will be a great bonus if you do this. The studying process isn’t only about learning basics and different filmmaking techniques; it is also about getting involved into this industry, making connections and meeting the right people.Explore all the necessary things
When you come up with the idea and decide to start shooting the film, it will take you much less time compared to the time you have to spend studying and researching. Learn about all the peculiarities you might need, work with all possible equipment, ask for advice. Try to think further and decide what you can do by yourself and what knowledge you will need for it, so you can save your money and invest them in other filmmaking aspects. All in all, make everything possible to widen your knowledge: watch all the documentaries from the filmmaker’s point of view, read all the editions related to the latest news in this industry, get to know about the key figures in the documentary cinematography. Everything is valuable when it comes to captivating viewers.Become a filmmaking assistant
The first step in your documentary career can be a position of a personal assistant. It seems like the most valuable experience before your professional start is joining the well-bred filmmaking group. All knowledge is necessary, but the experience you can gain in practice will higher your opportunities to create a real masterpiece. Pay attention to all the details, small tasks, perfect your skills, show initiative and ask for challenging things. Becoming a personal assistant is a great way to learn about all significant organisation details, for example, how to plan your budget, find and communicate with actors, organise shooting process, edit and promote your film.Get everything planned
It is reasonable that after the learning and gaining experience stage, you can start planning your documentary. If you have already decided on the more specific type of your film genre, choose a subject and have a total vision of your future creation, start making a schedule. Design a storyboard, so you can better see the key scenes and think over all the little but significant things. A very detailed plan will not only help you be within the time frames but will also help you fix all the smallest details about organisation process, such as where to go, who to contact, where to shoot the exact picture and so on. It’s already proved that a good plan means a better film.Create
This step is the most obvious and still one of the most difficult. Start with finding the necessary equipment suitable for your film. Don’t spend all your money on the top-ranked things, but invest in quality equipment. Then gather the whole team together. If you can’t afford to hire a super-professional crew you can ask your relatives and friends for help. But keep in mind, that it is impossible to make the whole film only by yourself. When everything is managed, start shooting your film and put all efforts to create a real masterpiece. All in all, you can see that creating a documentary isn’t an easy task at all and it will take your time and persistence. But if you dedicate yourself to the documentary filmmaking process, you will reap the benefits. [post_title] => How To Build A Career In Documentary Cinematography [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => build-career-documentary-cinematography [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-19 12:26:54 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-19 17:26:54 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28876 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28794 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-02-18 22:47:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-19 03:47:11 [post_content] => Stephen Sondheim. The most successful composer and lyricist in Broadway history. With 8 Tony Awards to his name, this man has a writing career spanning around 50 years. But if there is something he's good at, it is writing interesting lyrics. So do you know them? [post_title] => Can You Smash This Sondheim Lyric Quiz? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => can-smash-sondheim-lyric-quiz [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-20 13:35:58 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-20 18:35:58 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=28794 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28870 [post_author] => 1429 [post_date] => 2018-02-18 22:38:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-19 03:38:38 [post_content] => No Money? No Problem: Four Tips For Marketing Your Theatre Production On A Budget By Gavin Damore After paying actors, directors, designers and everyone else who makes a theatre production possible, theatre marketers often find themselves with limited funds for meeting their ticket sales goals. Even at large nonprofit theatres and some Broadway production houses, budgets are smaller than what you might see at a corporation. And, if you’re a fringe company, you’re probably working with no funds at all. However, large budgets don’t always generate better results. Organically reaching audiences through creative tactics can sometimes be a better (and cheaper) strategy than paying for newspaper ads and TV airtime. Next time you’re marketing a production that’s strapped for cash, try these low-budget marketing options:1. Tap Into the Community
If your tickets are cheap or you can offer special discounts, reach out to local groups such as church congregations, arts organizations and local student clubs. Send an email introducing yourself and ask the organization to share information with its members. Many will happily do so, especially if the themes of your production align with their mission and values.
Also, search for organizations that regularly publish newsletters or keep an updated events calendar on their website. Don’t be shy — they’re typically willing to include your event if it’s something they know their members will be interested in.
2. Start Being Social
Most theatre marketers understand the value in creating a social media presence, but you can take your engagement a step further by exploring Facebook groups relevant to your company or production. Small towns may only have one “townie” Facebook group for announcements and nearby events, but if you’re in a large city, you’ll probably find groups for arts patrons, local playwrights and other niche communities.
Don’t be too promotional in these posts, though. You’re virtually walking into a community space, so don’t use gimmicky language or an overly salesy tone. Keep your posts short, provide a call to action, use an engaging image or video and make sure you tie your production back to the community you’re addressing.
3. Create (Cheap) Ads
If you’re on a budget, you probably see ad space as a luxury you can’t afford — and it can be. Renting a billboard or launching a sophisticated digital campaign can cost thousands, if not millions of dollars. However, you can head down to your local office supply store and print a few color flyers. While not nearly as flashy, it’s still an effective strategy. Specifically take note of establishments with community boards and long lines — people will want to read something while they’re waiting for staff to take their order, so you can pique their interest by putting information there.
Being on a budget doesn’t prohibit you from social media marketing, either. Facebook is a good place to go for low-cost social advertising. It might not be as trendy as Instagram or Snapchat, but it provides cheap options for marketers watching their wallet. Investing a small amount in a sponsored post the weekend before a production can pull in a few last-minute ticket buyers who don’t normally follow your content.
Social media is a crowded space for advertising, though, so ensure your ad is extremely targeted by using Facebook’s advertising tools. Also, make your creative and copy is engaging — choose a high-res photo or create an interesting promotional image on a free design website.
If you can shoot video, even better — 70 percent of brands say it’s the most effective form of content marketing, according to Brafton. Keep your copy short and crisp, and don’t forget to add a ticketing link so potential audiences can quickly make a purchase.
4. Tell Your Friends
This last one seems obvious, but life is so busy that it’s easy to overlook simple actions such as sending a text to a friend or posting about your latest production on social media. Ninety-two percent of people trust word-of-mouth recommendations above other forms of advertising, according to Nielsen, so encourage your fellow artists and administrators to spread the word. Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of prodding in the few days leading up to opening night to convince friends and family to buy tickets and help you meet your sales goal.
Marketing a theatre production with a limited budget is challenging, but the experience will ultimately make you a more adept theatre administrator. Even if you end up marketing big-budget Broadway shows for the rest of your career, knowing how to explore every lead will help you form effective, cost-saving campaigns that producers will appreciate.
How do you make your budget work when you’re marketing a production? Let us know in the comments...
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Which musicals do you love? Which ones make your soul excited and emotionally charged? Zero in on your favorite musicals, then take a good listen to all the songs they feature. From there, make a list of the specific songs you love from those shows.
It’s also recommended to listen to other musicals listen by the same composer/lyricists as the musicals you love, if you aren’t already familiar with them. You might just find some surprising gems in there.
2. Choose What Fits Your Voice Type
Now, look at your list and ask yourself which of those fit your voice type. You need to be honest with yourself here, so make sure songs gel with your voice strengths.
If you need more help, think more specifically about whether you’re a soprano, alto, tenor or bass. Do you have a huge belt like Ethel Merman, a pop sound like Maureen in “Rent” or do you sound like Laurie in “Oklahoma?” Try to narrow down your song list to find tunes that match your voice type.
This is also a great time to ask a voice, choral or drama teacher and/or professional for help if you don’t know your voice type or what might be easiest or best for you to sing. Also, if you absolutely love a song on your list but it doesn't match your voice type, you can always find someone to transpose it to your preferred key.
3. Choose What Matches Your Personality
Now that you have narrowed down choices for your vocal range, it’s time to find songs that match your personality. Are you funny? Are you serious? Do you like to crack jokes, or tell a good story? Choose the songs on your list that best match your traits so you’ll be able to naturally act as you sing.
4. Choose a Song That Makes You Feel Like a Star
You now have a list of songs that match your voice type and your personality. The last question you need to ask yourself to make your final decision is whether you feel like a star when you sing each song. Do you feel like a performer who can stand center stage in the spotlight and totally wow the audience?
Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to pick a big, loud, 11 o’clock number. Instead, it means you need a song you can sing in any audition at any time, in sickness or in health, on a good day or a bad day. It needs to be a song that you will be excited to sing no matter what.
If you have more than one song that passes this test, great! You have an amazing starting point for an audition book and your go-to audition songs. Good luck, and have fun!
How do you decide which songs to pick for an audition? Let us know in the comments!
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1. The production must've won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
2. The production must've won that award during the 2000's
Understand? Then let the voting begin!
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[post_content] => Though it’s easy to get dazzled by a show’s music, acting and choreography, set pieces quite literally set the stage for the world you are witnessing and are a vital part of any Broadway musical. Whether they wind up being part of a major plot point or provide a visual spectacle, here are nine of the most iconic set pieces on Broadway:
1. The Chandelier in ‘Phantom Of The Opera’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py__iDeCFkc This moving set piece is the pièce de résistance of this show, gliding over the audience and crashing down to help create the dramatic climax we will always remember.2. The Barricade in ‘Les Misérables’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXKGvHxHQzM The awe-inspiring barricade, built with chairs, tables and many other pieces, is certainly the visual stunner of this production, whether you see it onstage or in the recent movie version.3. The Tire in ‘Cats’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr_BMf6W7So The large tire is the most recognizable set piece of this show. It rises, it’s danced upon and it gives the stage the dilapidated look of a junkyard.4. The Long Table in ‘Rent’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXE0XKFoUUo The cast of “Rent” schemes, dreams and dances over the large restaurant table during “La Vie Boheme.”5. The Swings in ‘Matilda’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0tRDhEmdO4 This is a first for a musical, with cast members singing as they swing out over the audience. How fun would these be to ride every show?6. The Bubble in ‘Wicked’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoqGgnqqfZc Glinda makes her iconic first entrance in this life-size bubble as it floats its way to the stage. Let us be glad and thankful it’s a part of this show.7. The Bus in ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od2iGTbDLvw The bus, also known as Priscilla, takes on a character of its own, opening, shutting, twisting and turning as the leads make their journey through the desert.9. The Car in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OIARONS7Ys The car, also known as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, takes on a life of its own as it swirls, whirls and flies in this fun, family-friendly musical based on the beloved film.What are some of your favorite iconic set pieces? Did your favorites make the list? Let us know in the comments below...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlwplQSySQ0 I want to make you smile whenever you’re sad Carry you around when your arthritis is bad Oh all I want to do is grow old with you2. ‘Our Private World’ from ‘On the Twentieth Century’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Vz_TzmWWk You opposite me, opposite you, Safe on our planet made only for two. Night after night, day after day, Living our private two-character play Here in our private world.3. ‘Happiness’ from ‘Rocky the Musical’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11iOefwrxcI So here’s what it is Here’s how it feels Having a life with you in it Taking it slow Holding my breath Don’t wanna go and ruin it I’m looking for words But how do they go It’s something like “I don’t know” It’s something like… Something like… Happiness4. ‘So in Love’ from ‘Kiss Me, Kate’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i31KAYUWRSc Strange, dear, but true, dear, When I'm close to you, dear, The stars fill the sky, So in love with you am I5. ‘Ten Minutes Ago’ from ‘Cinderella’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xURANH2dN5M Ten minutes ago, I met you And we murmured our "How do you do's?" I wanted to ring out the bells And fling out my arms And to sing out the news6. ‘Falling Slowly’ from ‘Once’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfeRdH4Q_sg Falling slowly, eyes that know me And I can't go back Moods that take me and erase me And I'm painted black7. ‘Bare’ from ‘Bare’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL9Sn5hh9Bg Stay in this moment where secrets reveal. Here in a world where there's safety in falsehood, I have discovered the one thing that's real That I love you, and I've loved you from the start. And if you hold that close to you we'll never be apart8. ‘I Have Dreamed’ from ‘The King and I’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kNpuyWG0pg In these dreams I've loved you so That by now I think I know What it's like to be loved by you I will love being loved by you9. ‘The Next Ten Minutes’ from ‘The Last Five Years’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Xxzrx8LJU There are so many dreams I need to see with you There are so many years I need to be with you I will never be complete I will never be alive I will never change the world Until I do10. ‘You Matter to Me’ from ‘Waitress’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTf7sRWEBqI You matter to me Simple and plain and not much to ask from somebody You matter to me I promise you do, you, you matter too I promise you do, you see? You matter to me11. ‘All I Ask of You’ from ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy1lWiHHHFY Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime Let me lead you from your solitude Say you need me with you here, beside you Anywhere you go, let me go too That's all I ask of you12. ‘What You Mean to Me’ from ‘Finding Neverland’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJJnYhFdTi4 Every word and every sentence Doesn't seem to make a difference Nothing can explain just what you mean to me Every shape and all the colours All the love from all the lovers Never quite express just what you mean to me13. ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love With You’ from ‘All Shook Up’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eSt7qVdRgI Take my hand Take my whole life too For I can't help falling in love with you14. ‘As Long as You’re Mine’ from ‘Wicked’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYGEz4UJJkY Just for this moment As long as you're mine Come be how you want to And see how bright we shine Borrow the moonlight Until it is through And know I'll be here Holding you As long as you're mine15. ‘Something to Believe In’ from ‘Newsies’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FhVL0Jylm4 And if I'm gone tomorrow What was ours still will be I have something to believe in Now that I know you believed in me16. ‘That Face’ from ‘The Producers’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw-SERyg6X8 That face, that face That fabulous face It's clear I must beware I'm certain if I fall in love I'm lost without a trace But it's worth it For that face17. ‘When Words Fail’ from ‘Shrek the Musical’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrW316L8KUI If words fail She'll know what I mean If words fail She'll just take my hand She sees me like no one else has If words fail She'll understand18. ‘Jimmy’ from ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qsjqtutqkA So coax me, implore me I promise you won't bore me Oh, Jimmy, I might say yes19. ‘It Takes Two’ from ‘Hairspray’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3FES5YoRcc I'm your man And you're my girl That I'm the sea And you're the pearl It takes two, baby It takes two20. ‘I’ve Never Been in Love Before’ from ‘Guys and Dolls’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVaTPJR4ldM I've never been in love before I thought my heart was safe I thought I knew the score But this is wine that's all too strange and strong I'm full of foolish song And out my song must pour So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in I've really never been in love before21. ‘Love Song’ from ‘Pippin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA9sYlMt-NQ They say the whole is greater Than the sum of the parts it's made of Well if it's true of anything It's true of love22. ‘Bonnie’ from ‘Bonnie and Clyde’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObzPpNllt-M That girl's got somethin' Nothing scares her Only piece of luck that's ever come my way Can't wait to tell her How much I've missed her Feelin' sorry for James Cagney 'Cause he's never kissed her23. ‘I’ll Cover You’ from ‘Rent’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUY_st9c-QA I think they meant it When they said you can’t buy love Now I know you can rent it A new lease you are my love on life All my life24. ‘Almost Paradise’ from ‘Footloose’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meCEaZrK7Rc Oh, almost paradise We're knocking on heaven's door Almost paradise How could we ask for more? I swear that I can see forever in your eyes paradise25. ‘Seven Wonders’ from ‘Catch Me If You Can’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LofLiHle2CA I've seen the seven wonders If you give or take a few But all them seven wonders Well they can't compare to you I've been a lot of places Yes I've travelled near and far But now I know that home is where you are26. ‘Perfect for You’ from ‘Next to Normal’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICAfH5I8ttk But even if everything else turns to dirt We'll be the one thing in this world that won't hurt.27. ‘What More Can I Say?’ from ‘Falsettos’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBy42lR1niY It's been hot Also, it's been swell More than not It's been more than words can tell I halt, I stammer I sing a roundelay What more can I say?28. ‘What Would I Do?’ from ‘Falsettos’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6znrqo7vhHM How am I to face tomorrow? After being screwed out of today Tell me what's in store Yes, I'd beg or steal or borrow If I could hold you for One hour more29. ‘Somewhere’ from ‘West Side Story’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BQMgCy-n6U There's a place for us A time and place for us Hold my hand and we're halfway there Hold my hand and I'll take you there Somehow Some day Somewhere!30. ‘Easy to Love’ from ‘Anything Goes’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqXTy64HIz0 You'd be so easy to love, So easy to idolize, all others above, So sweet to waken with, So nice to sit down to the eggs and bacon with. We'd be so grand at the game, So carefree together that it does seem a shame That you can't see Your future with me 'Cause you'd be, oh, so easy to love...31. ‘‘Till There Was You’ from ‘The Music Man’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLDsLeVxOaU There was love all around But I never heard it singing No, I never heard it at all Till there was you32. ‘No One Else’ from ‘Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1912’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL6GLr3k_Vo Oh the moon Oh the snow in the moonlight And your childlike eyes And your distant smile I’ll never be this happy again You and I And no one else33. ‘I Could Write a Book’ from ‘Pal Joey’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGuaoiI1bSc If they asked me, I could write a book About the way you walk and whisper and look I could write a preface on how we met So the world would never forget And the simple secret of the plot Is just to tell them that I love you a lot Then the world discovers as my book ends How to make two lovers of friends34. ‘Only Us’ from ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvO1sZkOx0 What if it's you And what if it's me And what if that's all that we need it to be And the rest of the world falls away? What do you say?35. ‘If I Loved You’ from ‘Carousel’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuHAh-2xGxw If I loved you, Time and again I would try to say All I'd want you to know.What are your favorite musical theatre love songs? Let us know in the comments below...
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[post_title] => Quiz: I Say A Song Lyric, And You Guess The Musical It's From [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-say-song-lyric-guess-musical [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-09 17:52:24 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-09 22:52:24 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=10997 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [20] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11652 [post_author] => 896 [post_date] => 2018-02-09 17:46:23 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-09 22:46:23 [post_content] => Are you Bonnie or Clyde? Take this quiz to find out! So how 'bout a quiz? [post_title] => Are You More Bonnie Or Clyde? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => are-you-more-bonnie-or-clyde [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-09 17:46:55 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-09 22:46:55 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=11652 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [21] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10614 [post_author] => 945 [post_date] => 2018-02-09 17:44:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-09 22:44:14 [post_content] => Being a die - hard Great Comet fan, I feel like I know just about everything about this musical! But sometimes, I find out crazy new things, or forget lyrics I thought I knew! So here's an 1812 quiz to wrap your brain around! [post_title] => Quiz: Are You A CRAZY Comet Fan? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-crazy-comet-fan [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-09 17:44:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-09 22:44:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=10614 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [22] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11703 [post_author] => 1120 [post_date] => 2018-02-09 17:41:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-09 22:41:53 [post_content] => I think it goes without saying that there is many superstitions in the theatre world. If you have ever been in a scripted show, whether it's a musical or not, chances are that you've heard the following superstitions. 1. Don't say "Macbeth" This is probably the most famous superstition you've heard. If you say it during show time, or even a rehearsal, you have to go outside and spin around 3 times to reverse the curse. Now what is the story behind this superstition and why is everyone so stuck to it? Well, Macbeth is a scottish, Shakespearian play written in the 1600s. The play is full of spells and curses that will leave you shooketh - so it's no surprise someone spread the idea that the Scottish Play itself is cursed. And so the superstition among actors and actresses was born. 2. "Good luck" is bad luck Of course, you don't even have to be performing for very long to know about this. Usually we hear the terms "Break a leg!" and "Merde!" and say "thank you!" without giving it another thought. But have you ever stopped and wondered why it's so bad to say "good luck?" Well, according to the original theory (which highlights discouraging evil spirits away so they don't interfere with the performance), saying "good luck" is the equivalent to invoking the evil eye. As theatrical people are one of the most superstitous groups in the world, we can't help but abide by this rule. 3. Never say the last line If you ever say the final line of the show before it even opens, you may be giving the cast bad luck. There's really no history or evidence of this superstition, but it has been around for a while. This isn't a very well-known superstition but it's always nice to be cautious, right? 4. No broken mirrors! It is said that breaking a mirror onstage during a performance will cause misfortune for both the theatre and the people in the show for the next 7 years. This superstition is derived from the original "broken mirrors equals seven years of bad luck." No one knows who came up with it or where it even came from, but we believe it anyway! 5. You better bring flowers Another superstition theatre peeps believe is that getting flowers before the curtain call of the performance will cause a very terrible show. With that said, we shall not be accepting flowers before the show. Got it? There it is. Those are only SOME of the superstitions that theatre geeks hear constantly. Thanks for reading and break a leg! [post_title] => Theatre Superstitions We've All Heard [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => theatre-superstitions-weve-heard [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-09 17:41:53 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-09 22:41:53 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=11703 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [23] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28388 [post_author] => 440 [post_date] => 2018-02-09 10:47:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-09 15:47:55 [post_content] => Your eyes met across the crowded room. Or maybe you bumped into each other on an elevator and got talking. Or perhaps the barista mixed up your pumpkin-flavored beverages at Starbucks. Whatever your adorable meet-cute story happens to be, you may now be facing the all-important date. For lovers of the stage, the natural choice would be to head to a show of some kind. But where do you go next if that date goes well? Here are 17 date ideas if you and your date love the arts:1. Escape Room
Test your skills in a game of make-believe and work together to beat the clock. Top-notch escape rooms will even have actors, costumes, sets, props and elaborate plotlines. Be sure to do your research before you make your choice.
2. Immersive Experience
Immersive theatre opportunities such as London’s Secret Cinema are gaining momentum in cities all over the globe. Join in on the action and be part of the show together.
3. Vintage Shopping
Try on costumes and enjoy indulging in your creative side. See what sorts of unique pieces you can find and even choose something for the other person just for fun.
4. Comedy Club
There’s nothing quite like laughing together and sharing funny memories. Check out your local comedy night, or if you’re tight on funds, Netflix has plenty of comedy specials to indulge in.
5. Museum Modeling
Go to your local museum and become the art! Find your favorite statues and paintings and do your best reenactment. If the museum allows photos, take pictures of your version next to the real thing, and choose the winner of the best snap at the end.
6. Take a Dance Class
Get your groove on by signing up for a dance class together. Clubs for group dancing, such as swing or salsa, will often offer a free introductory class for newcomers.
7. Create a Crawl Based on Your Favorite Show
Pick a show you love and enjoy the fun of being creative as you plan three or four activities for your date. Are you “Hamilton” fans? Plan a date where you visit important local spots involving the Founding Fathers. Or, if you love “The Phantom of the Opera,” book backstage tours of a local theatre or opera house, eat French food and then go on a ghost walk.
8. Theatre in the Park
Summer months and the holiday seasons are when this option is likely to be available. Outdoor theatrical events are a great chance to take in a show such as Shakespeare while also enjoying nature.
9. Karaoke
Indulge your Broadway dreams for a few hours and belt out your favorite show tunes at a karaoke bar. For a cheaper option (or for those under the legal drinking age), host a karaoke night at home with the magic of YouTube.
10. Movie Theatre Singalong
“Grease,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are a few films known for having singalong showings at movie theatres. Audience participation and dressing in character are encouraged. Be sure to check your local listings.
11. Take a Creative Class Together
Be it a painting, sculpture, sewing or even photography class, learn more about your artistic passions together.
12. Go to a Reenactment
Visit a famous battlefield or a rebuilt historical community and take a step back in time to immerse yourselves in another world.
13. Take a Music Lesson
Perhaps you’d like to learn to sing or play a new instrument. Find a teacher or local group and join up together. You might even be able to snag a deal, such as two for the price of one.
14. Live Music Roulette
For a spontaneous night out, cruise your local nightlife area and pick a random bar or restaurant advertising live music. Grab a drink and enjoy the entertainment. You could find a new band you both love!
15. Circus School
Learn a unique skill by taking a class in the circus arts. Try out the trapeze or even learn to juggle. You could end up with a new talent for your resume!
16. Throw a Murder Mystery Party
Gather your friends together and enjoy an evening of intrigue where everyone has a part to play. If you’re short on time to plan it, buy a party kit online. Most will include character cards and instructions for the evening.
17. Ghost Walk
Popular primarily around Halloween, a ghost walk or haunted tour is a fun way to see storytelling in action.
Whether you’ve been together for 15 years or 15 minutes, there’s always room for creativity and fun in relationships. Don’t be afraid to try something new and share your love of the stage with your partner.
Have a date idea that we missed? Let us know in the comments below...
[post_title] => 17 Date Ideas For Theatre Lovers [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 17-date-ideas-theatre-lovers [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-09 10:54:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-09 15:54:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28388 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [24] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28387 [post_author] => 1403 [post_date] => 2018-02-09 10:06:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-09 15:06:48 [post_content] => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhZ4e2hSMNc&t=1s I'm writing a musical and vlogging about the process. If you have any advice, have a topic you'd like me to cover, or are an expert in some aspect (Choreographer, Director, Stage Manager, etc) that I can interview, please let me know! Any help would be greatly appreciated =D [post_title] => I'm Making A Musical [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => im-making-musical [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-09 10:06:48 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-09 15:06:48 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28387 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [25] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28128 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-02-07 20:44:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-08 01:44:16 [post_content] => The score of a musical, in case you didn't know, is the music and lyrics of the songs. It is the part of the musical that makes it a musical! Luckily the Tony Awards Committee has an award to honour the writers of the scores. But do you know the people behind the score? [post_title] => Quiz: Who Wrote These Tony Winning Scores? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => wrote-tony-winning-scores [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-07 20:44:27 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-08 01:44:27 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?post_type=snax_quiz&p=28128 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => snax_quiz [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [26] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28351 [post_author] => 1349 [post_date] => 2018-02-06 16:19:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-06 21:19:21 [post_content] => I’m sure you’re all familiar with the scene. A crowd of young actors huddled backstage desperately trying to complete their homework in between scenes. It’s a difficult situation to be in, especially if you have a tendency to say to yourself “I can always do it on the bus” like I do! That’s why I’m here to share my top 5 tips to perfectly balance school work with a busy rehearsal schedule.1. PRIORITIZE.
It is important that you plan out what homework you have to do each night. For example, if your biology homework is due first thing the next morning, it would be wiser to start on that then an English essay which is due in two weeks! It is also important to prioritise between rehearsals and school work. Whilst bringing your books to rehearsals may seem like a good idea, I often find that I’m far too busy to get anything done. It may mean being a bit late to rehearsals, but if you explain to your director before hand that school is your priority, I’m sure they will understand.2. WORK CONSISTENTLY.
How do you eat an elephant? Bit by bit. Rather than leaving all of a large essay to the very last minute, it is better to slowly work away at it over a period of time. It may seem like a painstakingly long process at the time, but it is much less draining than having to pull an all nighter to get it done, which will affect both your concentration at school and your performance on stage!3. TAKE A BREAK.
It is vital that you break up your workload into small manageable chunks of around an hour or so at a time, with 15 minute breaks in between. During your break is an ideal time to read over lines, listen to backing tracks and practice your performance. Doing this helps to both tackle work efficiently and perfect your performance on stage4. DON'T DRAIN YOURSELF.
Whether it’s exhausting yourself on stage or pulling all-nighters, it’s important that you rest yourself. Getting some rest will help to relieve sore throats from singing and relax muscles from dancing. Sleep also improves your focus and ability to retain information, which comes in handy for remembering lines or studying for an important test! Water also helps to improve memory and dehydration will completely put you out of completing school work or rehearsals.5. MAKE USE OF THE TIME YOU HAVE IN SCHOOL!
If you have free periods or study breaks in school, you should make use of these periods to complete school work that you will otherwise have to cram in between rehearsals or catch up on any work that you are behind on. If you have completed all work for school then free time like this is also a good opportunity to read over lines or directors notes, maybe even sneak in a rehearsal of your own if your school has a drama space! It is so important to utilise free time given to you in school as it will save you lots of time later when you would otherwise be stressing over getting your work handed in on time. It is important for all young thespians to find a good balance between schoolwork and rehearsals, and if you feel like you are struggling to cope with it, the talk to your director or teacher. They can help you work out a schedule that will allow you to do both work and rehearsal and ensure that you are achieving your full potential in the classroom and on stage! [post_title] => 5 Tips For Balancing School Work With Rehearsals! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 5-tips-balancing-school-work-rehearsals [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-06 16:23:06 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-06 21:23:06 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28351 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [27] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28343 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-02-06 15:20:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-06 20:20:44 [post_content] => Like the Tony Awards I had to decide eligibility which boiled down to two rules: 1. The Musical must've won the Tony Award for Best Musical 2. That Musical must've won that award during the 2000's Understand? Good, then let the voting begin! [post_title] => Vote For The Best Musical Of The 2000'S! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => vote-best-musical-2000s [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-02-07 09:23:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-02-07 14:23:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28343 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [28] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28287 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2018-02-04 08:43:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-04 13:43:55 [post_content] => [viralQuiz id=67]Try Another Quiz: Walk Us Through Your Day And We'll Reveal Your Broadway Spirit Animal
[post_title] => Quiz: Binge Netflix And We'll Tell You Which Stage Show You Are [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-binge-netflix-well-tell-stage-show [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-10-06 12:23:10 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-10-06 16:23:10 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28287 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 7 [filter] => raw ) [29] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28282 [post_author] => 1280 [post_date] => 2018-02-01 09:15:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-02-01 14:15:11 [post_content] => Theatre is a career platform that is always expanding. With the advancement of technology, we are able to create things onstage beyond the wildest dreams of the original players. Most people catch the bug young and often wonder if the only way to have a successful career in theatre is to make it big as an actor, director, stage manager or design technician. Luckily, with the growing imagination of the industry comes a demand for equally creative jobs. Knowing all your options and applications makes theatre an incredibly viable career path. Here are a few interesting theatrical jobs that might suit your interests and talents and spark your interest in pursuing a theatrical career:
1. Dramaturgy
via GIPHY If you’re organized, methodical and love history, dramaturgy is a dream job. The art of dramaturgy is the theory and practice of dramatic composition. One of the more misunderstood jobs, this field covers the in-depth research of anything and everything that happens in a show and how it applies to the production. Dramaturgs make shows magical and accurate and heighten them to be their best possible selves.2. Publicity Managers
Publicity is a better-known path that is ever-changing with the rise of social media. Imagine getting paid to go backstage and take snaps of the cast of your favorite show!
3. Fight Choreographer
There is a lot of research, training and rehearsal that goes into the fight scenes onstage. Fight choreographers undergo intense training to make staged fights look realistic for the audience. To be a fight choreographer, you have to learn how to move realistically with a multitude of epic weapons and armor — possibly up in the air or wearing six-inch heels. Basically, a fight choreographer is the guru to every cool character in every action scene ever.
4. Animal Trainer
Animal lovers have a spot onstage, too! Often forgotten, the animals that perform in plays need rehearsal time as well. Animal trainers train animals to consistently replicate tricks for every performance. What better excuse to have an Instagram page fully dedicated to your Boston Terrier, the star of “The Wizard of Oz” on Broadway?
5. Dialect Coach
via GIPHY If bad accents pull you out of a show and you take guilty pleasure in BBC dramas, you might want to consider dialect coaching. However, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a party trick career. Dialect coaching requires intense training to master the art of IPA and transcribing it for the dialects present in any show. The job of a dialect coach is to make sure accents are consistent and nobody sticks out. This means dialect coaches need to know accents from almost every region in every country. Talk about international! This is only a small section of many interesting theatre jobs. Learning about the various paths in theatre arts is often encouraging for people deciding whether it’s the field for them. Theatre offers outlets for so many interests, so if you’re good at something, a theatre career probably has a place for it.
Which jobs are you pursuing in the theatre? Let us know in the comments below...
[post_title] => 5 Unusual Theatre Jobs You Wish You Knew About In High School [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 5-unusual-theatre-jobs-wish-knew-high-school [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-12-26 11:54:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-12-26 16:54:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28282 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [30] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 20725 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2018-01-31 11:22:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-01-31 16:22:44 [post_content] => [viralQuiz id=61] [post_title] => Quiz: Which 'Les Miz' Era Are You? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-les-miz-era [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-01-31 11:23:29 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-01-31 16:23:29 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=20725 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 2 [filter] => raw ) [31] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28238 [post_author] => 391 [post_date] => 2018-01-30 10:04:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-01-30 15:04:16 [post_content] => Antagonists in theatre are diverse in personalities and motives, and villain numbers are often the most memorable in their respective shows. Whether they rise up in politics or shatter people’s expectations one chandelier at a time, contemporary villains are maliciously marvelous. In fact, the best villains are the ones who also fit into protagonist roles, claiming the center of attention for most of their show. To honor some of the more recent villains in musical theatre, here are 16 of our favorite contemporary villain numbers, with contemporary meaning everything from 1989 onward1.1. ’Poor Unfortunate Souls’ from ‘The Little Mermaid’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3rapXwn8mw This classic Disney villain number features Ursula the Sea Witch taking away Ariel’s voice in exchange for the mermaid becoming human for three days. Sherie Rene Scott (“The Last Five Years,” “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown”) performed this song for the Broadway adaptation.2. ’Be Prepared’ from ‘The Lion King’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uwV7pzCVw Scar, Mufasa’s brother, plots with the hyenas to have Mufasa and his son, Simba, murdered so that Scar can take over the Pridelands.3. ‘Meant to Be Yours’ from ‘Heathers’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD7x_7tUFNI J.D. confronts his partner-in-crime, Veronica, telling her that instead of killing her, he plans on wiping out their high school’s entire student body.4. ‘Hellfire’ from ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG7kfW4gWKc Judge Frollo faces an internal struggle as he lusts after Esmeralda while blaming her for his descent into darkness.5. ‘Alive!’ from ‘Jekyll and Hyde’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzVbFBRnk_s After drinking a potion, Henry Jekyll is consumed by his alter ego, Edward Hyde, and sets out to wreak havoc throughout London.6. ‘Miss Baltimore Crabs’ from ‘Hairspray’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7aw4jy3PGk Velma von Tussle, who produces “The Corny Collins Show,” encounters Tracy Turnblad for the first time and is repulsed by Tracy’s plus-sized figure and progressive views.7. ‘The Room Where It Happens’ from ‘Hamilton’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WySzEXKUSZw As a result of the Compromise of 1790, Aaron Burr, rival of Alexander Hamilton, decides to run as a Democratic-Republican candidate to be in the same league as Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.8. ‘The Smell of Rebellion’ from ‘Matilda’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8B9yfdR8po Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress of Crunchem Hall, puts Miss Honey’s class through a brutal gym lesson and has an argument with Matilda.9. ‘The Beauty Underneath’ from ‘Love Never Dies’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4teFe_zf6Y The Phantom leads the musical child prodigy Gustave (Christine’s son) through the grotesque wonders of Phantasma.10. ‘I Will Prevail’ from ‘Wonderland’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_t2a-p26Lw With Chloe, the Caterpillar, El Gato and the White Knight in her captive, the Mad Hatter is determined to win her battle.11. ‘Mr. Cladwell’ from ‘Urinetown’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibv2vRNEQWM The staff of the Urine Good Company sing their praises of corrupt CEO Caldwell B. Cladwell.12. ‘Falcon in the Dive’ from ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=413HFU2CSC8 Citizen Chauvelin, an agent for the French, resolves to help Robespierre find out who the Scarlet Pimpernel is.13. ‘Hard to Be the Bard’ from ‘Something Rotten’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hnI7yhIWGY Suffering from writer’s block, Shakespeare complains about how hard it is to be famous.14. ‘Killing Spree’ from ‘American Psycho’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7NMbIcNf4o After killing Paul Owen and taking his place in Owen’s apartment, Patrick Bateman continues to commit more murders for three months.15. ‘When the Going Gets Tough’ from ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lKi_aTN5Rg To help combat the nearby volcano, Plankton tells Bikini Bottom’s citizens to enter his escape pod, which will then hypnotize them into working for Plankton’s restaurant, the Chum Bucket.16. ‘Like Father, Like Son’ from ‘Aida’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5e_R5DMB_c Zoser, the chief minister of Egypt, warns that Radames’ affair with the Nubian princess Aida could cost Radames his chance of becoming the next pharaoh.Did we leave out your favorite contemporary villain number? Let us know in the comments below...
[post_title] => 16 Ultimate Contemporary Villain Numbers [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 16-ultimate-contemporary-villain-numbers [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-01-30 10:04:16 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-01-30 15:04:16 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=28238 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 19 [filter] => raw ) [32] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28232 [post_author] => 440 [post_date] => 2018-01-29 10:56:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-01-29 15:56:51 [post_content] => Whether you teach drama or not, the day may come when you are tapped to run a school production. For most teachers and students, the idea of running a musical without an experienced guide seems daunting. Where do you start? In this series, we will help walk you through the basic steps of organizing a show, from pre-production to your final performance. Now, it bears mentioning that every production is different, so this is in no way a 100 percent foolproof, completed guide. But it should help you get started, and as with anything in the arts, you may have to get creative. Here are five steps to help you organize the early stages of your school production:1. Meet With the Higher-Ups
Before embarking on your theatrical journey, it’s essential to sit down with those in charge. Schedule a meeting to discuss your ideas for the production, your budget, timelines and any restrictions. Knowing the parameters you’re working within right off the bat will help you avoid problems down the road.
2. Choose a Show
There are a few ways to go about this one. First, decide what type of production you want to have. Will it be a musical? A play? A revue? There are plenty of choices, and it’s best to pick what makes you feel most inspired, as you will be working on this show for weeks. Also, consider the age group of the students. A show like “Rent” is a no-no for your elementary school spring musical. Always clear your choice with your school administrator before moving ahead.
Your next job is to decide whether you will purchase the licensing for an existing show or perform something original. If you decide to select an existing show, know your budget before you start shopping available licenses.
Or, if you have an incredibly talented budding playwright in your school, think about inviting them to have their script performed. You never know — the next Lin-Manuel could be in your midst.
Whichever path you choose, ensure the show has a variety of roles.
3. Build a Team
No one is an island, especially when it comes to a show. You will need a team of reliable creatives with whom you can divide the workload. It’s always nice to have a mix of adults, staff and students. Your gathered creative team should include people who will handle:
- Directing
- Choreography
- Music
- Stage managing
- Set design
- Costumes
- Props
- Lighting
- Sound
- Hair/makeup
4. Hold Auditions
With the show chosen, it’s now time to cast. Choose a space, date and time to hold your auditions and ensure the director, choreographer and music director are available to participate.
Posters, announcements and school-approved social media feeds are a few ways to advertise your auditions to the student body. Don’t underestimate the value of classroom visits as well. Stop by different classes and ask the teachers to spend five minutes speaking to the students about the production.
Auditioning students should be asked to prepare a few things:
- A memorized monologue will give you a taste of their acting abilities. You can allow them to choose their own or provide one beforehand. You can also give them a short section of text from the show you are doing to see how they would handle a specific character.
- If you are performing a musical, they will need to sing something for you. Ask them to come prepared to sing an excerpt from a piece of their choosing. If you don’t have an accompanist available, don’t worry — a cappella works, too.
- Ask students who audition to fill out a survey form before they arrive that includes details such as their name, school year, the role they’re auditioning for and any previous performing experience.
5. Cast Your Show
When all the auditions are complete, sit down with your creative team and review everyone’s notes. Consider all the aspects of the audition when casting each student. A few things to remember:
- Don’t be afraid to mix things up. I was once part of a production of “Alice in Wonderland” where the best audition came from a male student. He was cast as the lead, Alice became Alex and the production was a hit.
- Take chances on new talent. It is common in school productions that the same students are always cast in the lead roles (“High School Musical” didn’t make that up). Talent can be lurking in unexpected places, just waiting for the opportunity to shine.
- Much like the creative team, avoid casting all senior students. It is vital to nurture the younger students and help them develop their talents and skills.
What advice would you give someone organizing their first school production? Let us know in the comments below...
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Upstage/Downstage
To understand the idea of moving upstage or downstage, you have to know a bit of theatre history. During the Renaissance, when theatre was becoming more prevalent, stages were raked, which means the highest point of the stage is the back of the stage. The stage then slopes down toward the audience. Stages were raked so that audiences could see the action even if they were on an even level (usually standing).
Because of this stage style, actors who were told to be at the back of the stage would need to walk up the rake to get there — and the term “upstage” was born. So, when a director asks you to move upstage, you move toward the back of the stage area.
The reverse also holds true. When a director asks you to move downstage, you are moving forward toward the front of the stage and closer to the audience.
Stage Left/Stage Right
Not knowing your right from your left onstage is just as important and not always as easy as it seems.
Think of it this way: As an actor, your left is the left side of the stage when you are facing the audience. Or, you could also call this “audience right” for those looking at the stage.
It’s the same idea for the right. For an actor, the right part of the stage is the right part of stage when you are facing the audience. If you are following this, it’s the audience left if you are sitting in the audience looking at the stage itself.
Still confused? Watch this great video with tons of stage direction information by Krista Price.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXVJh3g4kuo
Then, make sure to check out this episode of the series Studio C, with their hilarious, totally relatable parody on taking stage directions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUzCVoBA99Y
What tricks do you use to remember your stage directions? Let us know in the comments below...
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One of the most impressive feats of this musical is the score. It includes a song written by nearly every artist you can think of, from David Bowie to Cyndi Lauper, Panic! At the Disco, John Legend and Sara Bareilles, just to name a few. Though this sounds like a crazy, eclectic group of songwriters for one musical, it kind of works. This does mean that one minute you’re listening to an inspirational pop ballad then watching Plankton rap to T.I. the next, but most of these songs are crazy catchy and fun. Good luck listening to the album and not getting Lady Antebellum’s “Chop to the Top” stuck in your head for hours. There are some songs that could have benefited from a bit more fine-tuning, but overall, the score is fairly cohesive.
The true star of this musical is newcomer Ethan Slater, who portrays the porous protagonist. From the classic SpongeBob giggle to the constant swishing across the stage, Slater truly embodies everyone’s favorite sponge and captures his optimistic giddiness in every scene. Other standout performances include Gavin Lee’s tap-dancing Squidward and Lilli Cooper’s kickass Sandy. And, one breakout performance is Jai’Len Christine Li Josey’s Pearl. Though Pearl is a fairly minor character in the series, Josey’s vocals stop the show in “Daddy Knows Best.”
Other appearances include fan favorites Mr. Krabs, complete with crab claws, Gary the snail rolling across the stage and, of course, the villainous Plankton. This cast delivers killer portrayals of characters everyone knows and loves. It’s clear the creators really tried to pay homage to the television series — and the audience loves it.
“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical” is a show you walk into not knowing quite what to expect, but you will leave with a smile after sitting through an entertaining adventure. Is it groundbreaking musical theatre? No. But if you need a break from the real world, Broadway’s Bikini Bottom is definitely a great place to visit.
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[post_content] => If you haven’t seen the smashing singular season of “Good Girls Revolt,” a newsroom drama set in 1969, stop whatever you’re doing and go watch it, because you are missing out. Based on a novel of the same name by Lynn Povich, the show follows a group of women working at a high-profile news magazine as underpaid researchers for the magazine’s male writers. Most of the women have higher ambitions, and after tiring of their work being published with someone else’s name on it, they band together to do something about it.
Given my natural theatre bias, one of the first thoughts I had upon finishing the series (aside from outrage that Amazon dropped the show after the first season), was its potential for a stage adaptation.
Here are seven reasons why “Good Girls Revolt” needs to be made into a musical ASAP:
1. Plenty of Strong Female Characters
via GIPHY There are a variety of female characters, each with a well-developed story arc. They each have their reasons for wanting to be writers and reporters and their own set of challenges to overcome in addition to the central issue of gender politics of the newsroom. The women take center stage, playing characters with substance and depth, reaching beyond the standard role of the love interest. There are even a few real-life figures that show up as characters, including famed writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, played by Grace Gummer, Meryl Streep’s daughter.2. Interesting Plot Lines
via GIPHY There is a vast assortment of content to choose from when it comes to plot. While the series carries the main thread of the women fighting to become writers through the entire season, each episode has several subplots running alongside it. The women learn to navigate affairs of the heart, sexual freedom, familial pressures, personal goals and societal expectations of marriage and a woman’s place, just to name a few. The variety in plotlines certainly keeps the pace moving, making it perfect for the plot of a stage show.3. Historical Significance
via GIPHY The rising women’s movement isn’t the only historically significant moment on the show. “Good Girls Revolt” doesn’t shy away from the critical issues of the time — it leans into them. The Vietnam War is one of the historical events expertly woven in, with one of the women trying to reach her husband who is serving in the military and another trying to help a soldier struggling to adapt to civilian life due to PTSD.4. Swoon-Worthy Costumes
via GIPHY The vintage beauty of “Good Girls Revolt” is similar to that of the costume work on “Mad Men” and historic Tony Award-winning shows such as “Hairspray.” It’s any costume designer’s dream. From wild-child hippie Patti to straight-laced chic Jane and sweet, classic Cindy, the characters provide a style smorgasbord.5. Transferable Sets
via GIPHY New York City provides the backdrop, with most of the series taking place on the streets, the apartments of the female characters and the magazine office. Translating these types of settings to the stage has been done before and could certainly be done again with the right team and creativity.6. Timely Issues
via GIPHY The title alone suggests the focus of the show is feminist issues, which would be enough to make it relevant to today’s viewers. But there is so much more than that. Throughout the series, plotlines address issues of gender inequality, racial discrimination, women in roles of power, the choice between career and marriage, sexual harassment in the workplace and support for veterans with PTSD. The show strikes a good balance of bringing them to light in a way that is compelling without seeming preachy.7. Musical Potential
via GIPHY With the show set in 1969, the choices for musical style are vast given the musical influences of the 1960s and 1970s. The possibility of the Lin-Manuel Miranda “Hamilton” approach would lend itself nicely to this show, pairing each character with an artist or style of music that fits their personality. For example, free-spirited and rebellious Patti Robinson’s songs could be written with a Janis Joplin influence. On top of being a whole lot of fun to watch, “Good Girls Revolt” brings a slew of relevant topics to the table. While some of the details have changed, many of these issues remain a part of society’s social and political landscape, and what better way to open the floor for conversation than through the arts? So Mr. Miranda, if you’re listening, I think I’ve found your next show. [post_title] => Why ‘Good Girls Revolt’ Deserves The Musical Treatment [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => why-good-girls-revolt-deserves-the-musical-treatment [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-03-08 19:28:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-03-09 00:28:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=29214 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [comment_count] => 0 [current_comment] => -1 [found_posts] => 664 [max_num_pages] => 19 [max_num_comment_pages] => 0 [is_single] => [is_preview] => [is_page] => [is_archive] => 1 [is_date] => [is_year] => [is_month] => [is_day] => [is_time] => [is_author] => [is_category] => [is_tag] => [is_tax] => 1 [is_search] => [is_feed] => [is_comment_feed] => [is_trackback] => [is_home] => [is_privacy_policy] => [is_404] => [is_embed] => [is_paged] => 1 [is_admin] => [is_attachment] => [is_singular] => [is_robots] => [is_favicon] => [is_posts_page] => [is_post_type_archive] => [query_vars_hash:WP_Query:private] => 5a4388920f96fd98dd83bf7084018128 [query_vars_changed:WP_Query:private] => 1 [thumbnails_cached] => [allow_query_attachment_by_filename:protected] => [stopwords:WP_Query:private] => [compat_fields:WP_Query:private] => Array ( [0] => query_vars_hash [1] => query_vars_changed ) [compat_methods:WP_Query:private] => Array ( [0] => init_query_flags [1] => parse_tax_query ) [query_cache_key:WP_Query:private] => wp_query:12448d03850c9986df6d2eb53c73e183:0.35053400 17912938640.65130300 1791293864 )Latest stories
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