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[post_content] => We all know the acting world is hard. A field that's purely based on competition and image can naturally create a lot of pressure on us, the Actor's. It can be even harder for deaf people at times. Now please understand I'm not saying that Non-Deaf Actor's have it easy. However Deaf Actor's can particularly face a whole other level of stress that Non-Deaf Actor's don't have to face.
Way back in high school when I first started the life on stage. I can remember how pretty much the entire cast was doubting me. Somehow I could understand and some of their concerns were very valid. It was a Roger's and Hammerstein Musical (We did Cinderella). So how could it be possible for a deaf person to sing? The pressure was on. It's hard enough for an actor to have to build up the courage to sing a front of an audience. It's even harder to have to do that when since day one everyone, even your cast members expect you to fail.Never the less I got on that stage 14 times and sang my hard out to over 2,000 people. Deaf actor's if you're out there, use your hearing aids to tune out the noise. Believe me, it's worth it! At the end I stunned not only the audiences, I also stunned my cast member's in the show. (Every night!) Even my Director who gave me the role as The King told me I did a way better job than he thought I initially would have done. In fact he was stunned beyond words!
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Rehearsal's as we all know can be very hectic especially for Theatre. The Director and the Stage Manager trying to rehearsing multiple scenes while the Costume Designer is quietly fitting the Actor's on stage as well. In the meantime somewhere in a galaxy far away the Tech Crew is setting up the programs and tech equipment in the light house. So Imagine how frustrating it is when the Director already has repeated their instructions three times and yet you still can't hear them. Now I didn't know this at the time but by law it is required for Deaf Actor's to get any assistance they need in order to their job. Unfortunately for me as I said I didn't know that so I missed out several times on what my pertinent instructions where. So Deaf Actor's out there you are allowed by law to repeat your questions as many times as you need to.(Please do try your best to focus when the Director gives instructions. If you ask to many times for the Director to repeat their question you might end up delaying rehearsal's too long. That you all have to end up staying a few extra hours to catch up. So be aware of the Director's time as well as the Actor's time)
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I don't know if this is a trend. However, unfortunately, I have done a couple of shows, where I have had cast member's blame me if they didn't hear the instructions correctly. This wouldn't happen just once but several times. So I would just like to say if anyone of you who have ever done this please stop. We as cast member's should work together. It's extremely unprofessional to blame a deaf person for you not following the instructions. In fact, it shows to the Director that you are not professional, disrespectful and completely unaccountable. Which only damages your career more than the deaf person you're trying to hinder. So Deaf Actor's out there if somebody is trying to use you as an escape to face the consequences of their actions. Don't make the same mistake I did. Bring it up the situation with the Director at a later time when he/she is free and not distracted. If you let things like that go it can do more damage to you rather than just telling the truth.
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Auditions, Opening Night's it can all be very stressful and a busy time in an Actor's life. Now imagine if you are opening your show, or you're at an audition. In both scenarios, you have to sing. Now imagine if one of your ears died and you can only hear in one.You have to sing in a 2 1/2 hr show or go thru a hour audition with only 50% of your hearing working. How does that sound for a stressful day? If I had a dollar every time that happened to be during a show or an audition I'd be able to easily rack up billions of dollars. Now audition prep and show prep is a bit different for us Deaf Actor's out there. Not only do we have to be also mentally physically and vocally prepared. But we also have to make sure we have back up battery in case our hearing aid dies. Or worse yet you get sweat because of all the dancing and the heat of your costume/wig. That case no number of batteries will be able to revive the hearing aid then. So word of advice to my fellow Deaf Actor's out there, get an extra hearing aid. If you can't afford it (cause they are expensive) then go online and buy yourself a hearing aid sock. At least then you can save your hearing aid from dying from all the sweat. Also please do notify the people in the audition room or your crew at the show your hearing aid has died. So in case they do talk to you they know they have to project and speak slower in order for you to hear them.
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Just to make myself clear here the Performing Arts Industry is hard no matter who you are. This article is more to share some of the struggles Deaf Actor's have to deal with. It's to bring another view to the struggles that we all have. Yet deaf actor's might have a few (very unnecessary) things to deal with. This is about sharing the world of Theatre.Yes, Theatre is hard work but we can all agree on stage and off stage, it is a life changing experience. We all have struggles and we can all overcome them. So I hope this article showed you that whether you're deaf or not we aren't so different from each other at all. In fact, we are all very similar, we all are completely nuts. We all sing constantly no matter where we are. (No matter if we are actually good or not.) We all can remember lines from decades ago but yet forget why we are going to the kitchen. (Don't lie this has happened to you.) We all memorize the cast recordings of shows before we go see them.We are all in this together! Let's not use each other's small physicality for an excuse to get away with things. Instead, let's use that small physicality or whatever it is to build each other up! Cause there is no other Community like the Theatre Community.
[post_title] => Lessons I've Learned As A Deaf Actor
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Be it an in-class activity or a school production, having costumes and props available is essential. It may take some time to accumulate a decent stash of items, but start by asking friends or family if they have anything they are looking to get rid of or cruise local garage sales. Dollar stores, craft stores and discount stores are great for finding more specialized pieces at low prices and often have coupons or teacher discounts. Or, enlist the help of creative students or staff to make costumes and props.
Never get rid of costumes and props used in a production, unless they’re borrowed, broken or rented. You never know when they could be useful again. Be sure to find plastic bins, crates or even a trunk for storage to keep your collection in good condition.
Drawing, brainstorming and creating backdrops for classroom performances are just a few ways you can use butcher paper. The long rolls of paper are easy to store, economical and more versatile than regular plain paper.
Many drama classrooms opt not to have desks to allow for more space to move around. Clipboards are a great alternative when students need to make notes, write creatively or complete an activity. They also come in handy for productions when you need to organize copies of the script and design notes for members of your backstage and technical crew.
Find wall space to hang a cork board where you can advertise arts opportunities such as audition notices, community theatre groups, theatre performance posts or post-secondary programs. Check with your administration before posting anything from a source outside of the school, as some schools have policies around what can be advertised to the student body.
It is surprisingly easy to forget the difference between stage right and stage left when you are also trying to stay in character, read lines, act, sing or dance. Having a reference poster or two for stage directions allows students to reference it independently and saves you from having to repeat the directions numerous times.
In this musical, set in the 90s, New Yorkers struggle with their jobs, love lives and the effects of the AIDS epidemic on their society.
Newsies is based on the 1992 film, which was inspired by the Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein.
'From his hideout beneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom (Gerard Butler) schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum)'. Source: Wikipedia
Donna, an hotelier in the Greek islands, is getting ready for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Sophie, the bride, crafts a plan. She invites three men from her mother's past in hope of meeting her real father and having him walk her down the aisle on her wedding day.
The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in this colorful, song-filled, Tony Award-winning Broadway production based on the hit movie. Starring: Sutton foster and Brian d'Arcy James
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[post_title] => Quiz: Which Character From Jane Austen's 'Emma' Are You?
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[post_content] => Calling all tenors! We've put together a list of audition songs that are underrated and aren't performed as often in the audition room. This can help you bring something fresh to the casting director and make you stick out from the crowd.
This can be difficult when you have a crazy schedule, but it’s very important to show up early to rehearsals. You need time to get everything set up and ready so that you’re not in a rush when everyone else gets there. If you forget something or feel unprepared, you’ll feel stressed, and that will put more stress on your stage manager run crew and cast.
While you may not be able to get your crew to love each other, you can get them to work well together by arming them with all the knowledge they need to get through the show successfully. Before each show, go to each crew member and make sure they know their cues, scene changes and all other duties. Ensure everyone has their cue sheets and always have an extra one on hand, to be safe—someone will inevitably forget theirs.
You should also have everyone run their scene changes before the show starts and keep a checklist for yourself so you know you’ve accomplished all your tasks. Your stage manager can also weigh in on whether there’s anything else that needs to be taken care of.
It’s very important to stay organized and keep up with all rehearsal and show reports. You don’t have to print them out the way that a stage manager does, but it’s a good practice to keep them in a file on your computer in case your stage manager forgets one and you need to help him or her out. You should also keep an eye on the stage manager kit to make sure everything is fully stocked and in its place. It’s a nice way to stay organized and keep from running out of anything you might need.
You don’t have to do this all the time, but it can help the cast and crew’s morale if you bring in snacks such as fruit, cookies or candy every once in a while. Technicians especially tend to skip meals during tech week, so it helps to bring in something small for them. And even if you don’t bring enough for everyone, be sure to always have a snack in your bag in case of an emergency.
Being on a show crow can be stressful, but if you do these small things, it will help take some of the stress off of you and the rest of your crew.
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[post_title] => Streaming Musicals: A Letter To Theatre Nerds From Paul Gordon
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[post_content] => From drama club, to college, to professional theatre, I have done a lot of shows in my time as a technician. So, I have compiled a list of plays and musicals that I have worked on that I know other theatre nerds will love. Whether you’ve never heard of these or love them as much as I do, here are some great shows to check out:
This play is quirky, beautiful and hilarious, with a touch of sadness. It follows the story of a tabloid writer named Sandy to his old home in southern Alabama as he writes a story about Duane and Duwell Ealy, who have supposedly killed an angel while hunting ducks. The story shows bits and pieces of the past Sandy left behind.
This show is a fictional telling of the night before Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. Katori Hall did an amazing job writing such a powerful and emotional show. It’s hard to even find the words to describe how beautiful this show is, but when you go see it, be ready to laugh, cry and be completely astonished by everything that plays out.
This show follows the story of Agnes, whose younger sister, Tilly, has been killed in a car wreck. In looking through some of Tilly’s possessions, Agnes finds her “Dungeons and Dragons” notebook and gets to know her sister for the first time as she reads through a quest Tilly wrote. There are so many great effects in this show, with monsters galore and lots of fight scenes.
This silly, fun musical is a show within a show. The Man in the Chair tells the story of his favorite musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” to the audience, and the show plays out onstage as he plays the music and tells stories about the original cast.
Not to be confused with the story about a man turning into a bug, this play follows wonderfully told stories in Greek myths and legends. The stories are told in short vignettes, and yes, there is a full swimming pool onstage in most productions, which makes for some amazing scenes.
Our great aunt lived in a small town in eastern Canada, and we spent several of our summers visiting her. The small collection of locals all knew us by name, and the downtown core consisted of a general store, two restaurants, a one-room library, the church and a gas station/video store. Yes, my friends, these were the days of video stores. Thanks to that store, I was introduced to Rodgers and Hammerstein classics collection and my world was never the same. Those summer nights were spent watching Julie Andrews spin through the hills of Austria, Mitzi Gaynor dance across a tropical island and Deborah Kerr waltz through Siam. I desperately wanted more.
In the small town I grew up in, “theatre” was a foreign word. If you wanted to see a show, you had to drive to Toronto or fly to New York. My parents did their best to take us to see musicals that came up to Toronto on tour, and it was from those experiences I realized that I needed to be a part of the theatre world. As a nerdy child, I struggled to find where I fit, and watching those productions made me feel less like an outcast.
It wasn’t until I started teaching theatre and music that I realized how few young people have access to life theatre. A touring production of “Memphis” came through Toronto, and I picked up a DVD recording of the show at the merch booth at intermission. I showed clips of it to a class of students the following week. It was so quiet in the room that you could have heard a pin drop. They loved the musical so much that I spent the next two weeks listening to them hum it to themselves. I got similar results when I showed the “Hamilton” cast’s performance of “Alexander Hamilton” from the Grammy Awards. Hands went up, and the kids asked where they could see more of that.
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But even matinee student tickets to a show cost more than many young people and their families can afford. That leaves recordings, which are the closest thing to a live performance some can get so that even kids in small, rural towns can be transported to Broadway and beyond.
In an interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers, actor Andrew Rannells recalled that he discovered Broadway as a kid in Nebraska through filmed broadcasts of Broadway shows. The actor recently starred in a revival of “Falsettos” that aired on “Live from Lincoln Centre” on PBS back in October. Like Rannells, having access to recordings of Broadway shows opens the arts up to everyone, in all parts of the world, regardless of age or socioeconomic status.
Television is doing its part by staging live musical versions of popular hits such as “Grease,” “Hairspray” and the upcoming “Rent.” But what about shows with less of a cult following or recent hits such as “Dear Evan Hansen?”
There needs to be an investment in making Broadway more accessible to the public, or future Audra McDonalds or Lin-Manuel Mirandas may slip through the cracks, never knowing theatre is within the realm of possibility.
Access to the dramatic arts allows young people to enter another world that they might not otherwise know. It gives a voice and perspective to those whose stories go unheard or misunderstood. For young people who are forming their view of the world and themselves, the exposure to a new way of thinking could be the turning point. This is especially true if they are struggling to see themselves and where they belong — because everyone belongs in the theatre. In the theatre, we are heard, and we are not alone.
Well, that is fairly simple. It’s a person who builds the sets for shows. We are given construction drawings from the technical director, and we build whatever needs to be built. You need a bunch of 22x7-foot walls? We build those walls exactly to the specifications of the set designer and technical director.
I have many different skills. I am very skilled at woodworking and can build pretty much anything you want, just like so many other carpenters out there. Most are also trained in welding, foam carving and paper-mâché and have the ability to use a vast number of power tools. We are also very skilled at solving problems on the fly, since we often encounter tricky issues and have to think fast to solve them in a quick, efficient manner.
I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked this question. We chose theatre for the same reason a lot of other people have chosen their careers: because we love what we do. We love theatre, even if it is a lot of hard work. Yes, we know our skills could have gotten us a lot of other jobs, but if we wanted those jobs, we would have gotten them. We didn’t choose theatre as a last resort — it’s what we love and what we’re good at.
This is another question I get a lot (along with everyone else who works in theatre). The answer is yes. There is a high demand for carpenters in the theatre space, though sometimes you have to travel a long way from home to get one of these jobs.
Let me just clear one thing up for anyone who has ever asked this question of any theatre technician. We are not failed actors. In fact, a lot of us who started off acting were very good at acting but realized we enjoyed another side of theatre even more. Some of the best carpenters I have worked with have been really good actors, but they chose to do carpentry because they enjoyed creating shows instead of being in them.
Sometimes, yes. I’ve had situations where it would take me months to build a set for a show that was only going to run for three days and would get torn down immediately after it closed. It can be a bit frustrating, but at the same time, I like to look at it like it’s my way of creating art that changes people’s lives. A show’s run might be short, but when people come to see it, they get to escape reality for a bit, and I know I played a part in helping them do so.
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The show will spend the summer in Boston playing at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, with previews running from July 10 until Aug. 19. The show was forced to push its original performance schedule due to a construction issue. While an official date has not been set, “Moulin Rouge” is looking to transfer to Broadway for the upcoming 2018/2019 season.
The “Moulin Rouge” stage adaptation was written by John Logan, whose recent credits include producing the Tony-nominated “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.” Both shows put a modern twist on a historical plot from a similar time period, with stunning results. Logan’s experience with “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” could lend itself well to creating a similar experience with “Moulin Rouge.”
Part of what has made Luhrmann’s film so beloved was the use of popular music in the soundtrack. “Come What May” was the only original song used in the movie. The stage adaptation will use songs that appeared in the film and additional hit songs that became popular since the film’s debut.
Cult classics moving to Broadway is not a new idea, and recent results are mixed. While “Mean Girls” flourished, “Amélie” flopped. In the meantime, audiences will have to wait with bated breath for “Moulin Rouge” to debut, come what may.
Vanessa Hudgens was the picture of elegance in Broadway’s recent revival of “Gigi.” It’s hard to choose between the gorgeous classically cut black and white gowns that Gigi dons as she grows up.
The simple and sweet polka-dot dress shows its own sass with a swinging skirt and an eye-catching shade of blue. Gorgeous!
Natasha’s empire-waisted white gown is delicate with its lace sleeves, yet glamorous with its embellishments.
It’s hard to choose between all of the dreamy dresses costume designer Linda Cho made for Broadway’s “Anastasia.” Between the stunning navy dress inspired by the animated film to the original bold, red gown created for the show, it’s a royal fantasy come to life.
Christine’s white dress is fit for a diva with its many gorgeous layers and romantic ruffles. It’s definitely a gown worthy of a high note.
Short and sequined, this dress created by “Kinky Boots” costume designer Gregg Barnes is runway-ready and the definition of fierce. Look out, Beyoncé!
Glinda’s gorgeous cake-topper blue ball gown is likely her most infamous look in the musical, but it’s her svelte school arrival outfit that has us swooning. The tailored, clean lines work well with the delicate ruffles at the bottom of the skirt. Plus, what’s not to love about that adorable hat?
Diana Ross is a musical and style icon in “Motown the Musical” thanks to costume designer Emilio Sosa. It’s hard not to be blinded by all of the bling on this fiery gown and ruffled overcoat, giving the appearance of a majestic phoenix gliding across the stage.
Lavender never looked so beautiful in a gown fit for a queen. That ball gown deserves a spin around the room and perhaps its own parade.
From its choreography to its costumes, there is no musical sexier than “Chicago.” Roxie’s iconic short dress manages to be both sexy and sleek with its long lace sleeves.
It’s no question that this dress is a stunner, but it’s the fantastic headpiece that makes the ensemble. If making an entrance is the goal, this headpiece ticks all the boxes.
The creativity and intricacies of this dress make it a piece of art. Octopus legs cascading from either side accompany the figure-hugging dress designed with the appearance of scales. Being bad never looked so good.
There are many outstanding frocks created for Broadway stages every year that the Tony Awards really should give them their own category.
Tech week during school can be especially difficult, since you have classes to attend, tests to study for and perhaps a side job you have to show up to. All of these things can be hard to keep up with, and tech week only adds more nuttiness to the mix.
The first thing you need to do is explain to your teachers what is going on. Many will work with you to make things easier, especially if they are part of the theatre department. Some may let you turn in assignments earlier or give you a little extra time. Even if they don’t make accommodations, at least let them know what is happening so they’ll understand if you seem a little out of it.
Another problem is getting your assignments done. You’ll always have something due during tech week. If you're a member of run crew and have some downtime during the show, bring your work with you and use that time to your advantage. If you’re a stage manager, this can be far more difficult, since you’ll only have time to study when you’re on your breaks. Time management is key here, so if you can get started on your assignments a few weeks before tech week hits, you’ll be in far better shape later on.
Between late rehearsals and early days in the shop, sleep is a hot commodity during tech week. With all the stress, you may feel like you have to push yourself to keep going even when your body is begging you to get some shut eye. However, if you don’t take care of yourself now, you could be worse off by wearing yourself out before the show premieres. Even squeezing in a quick, 30-minute nap where you can get it can help you feel better.
People tend to live off coffee and snacks during tech week, since it can be hard to eat right when you’re running around trying to get all your tasks done. If you only have the chance to munch on small snacks, try getting healthy ones such as fruit, granola bars, protein bars, mixed nuts and fruit juice instead of soda. Yes, you want caffeine to keep you awake, but protein is vital to getting the energy you need to keep going.
Drink lots of water, too. You don’t want to wind up dehydrated in the hospital because you didn’t take the time to drink enough. One good way to remind yourself to eat and drink is to set a reminder on your phone from time to time. This will ensure you take care of yourself.
Once you get through tech week in one piece, give yourself some time to wind down. You’ve gone through a successful show run and need to take a breath before launching into your next project. Get some extra sleep, talk to friends who haven’t heard from you in a while and celebrate — you survived tech!
Similarly to aforementioned "Proud Family" episode, the main characters of “Saved By the Bell” make a hip-hop version of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
Way back in high school when I first started the life on stage. I can remember how pretty much the entire cast was doubting me. Somehow I could understand and some of their concerns were very valid. It was a Roger's and Hammerstein Musical (We did Cinderella). So how could it be possible for a deaf person to sing? The pressure was on. It's hard enough for an actor to have to build up the courage to sing a front of an audience. It's even harder to have to do that when since day one everyone, even your cast members expect you to fail.Never the less I got on that stage 14 times and sang my hard out to over 2,000 people. Deaf actor's if you're out there, use your hearing aids to tune out the noise. Believe me, it's worth it! At the end I stunned not only the audiences, I also stunned my cast member's in the show. (Every night!) Even my Director who gave me the role as The King told me I did a way better job than he thought I initially would have done. In fact he was stunned beyond words!
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Rehearsal's as we all know can be very hectic especially for Theatre. The Director and the Stage Manager trying to rehearsing multiple scenes while the Costume Designer is quietly fitting the Actor's on stage as well. In the meantime somewhere in a galaxy far away the Tech Crew is setting up the programs and tech equipment in the light house. So Imagine how frustrating it is when the Director already has repeated their instructions three times and yet you still can't hear them. Now I didn't know this at the time but by law it is required for Deaf Actor's to get any assistance they need in order to their job. Unfortunately for me as I said I didn't know that so I missed out several times on what my pertinent instructions where. So Deaf Actor's out there you are allowed by law to repeat your questions as many times as you need to.(Please do try your best to focus when the Director gives instructions. If you ask to many times for the Director to repeat their question you might end up delaying rehearsal's too long. That you all have to end up staying a few extra hours to catch up. So be aware of the Director's time as well as the Actor's time)
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I don't know if this is a trend. However, unfortunately, I have done a couple of shows, where I have had cast member's blame me if they didn't hear the instructions correctly. This wouldn't happen just once but several times. So I would just like to say if anyone of you who have ever done this please stop. We as cast member's should work together. It's extremely unprofessional to blame a deaf person for you not following the instructions. In fact, it shows to the Director that you are not professional, disrespectful and completely unaccountable. Which only damages your career more than the deaf person you're trying to hinder. So Deaf Actor's out there if somebody is trying to use you as an escape to face the consequences of their actions. Don't make the same mistake I did. Bring it up the situation with the Director at a later time when he/she is free and not distracted. If you let things like that go it can do more damage to you rather than just telling the truth.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="662" class="snax-figure"] https://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&q=auditions+theatre&chips=q:auditions+theatre,g_3:theater&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjflO6PuObVAhUD0oMKHbEUAzQQ4lYILCgB&biw=1234&bih=713&dpr=1#imgdii=G6ScQ8qDPE9wKM:&imgrc=RAAAbgqpl0bYgM:[/caption]
Auditions, Opening Night's it can all be very stressful and a busy time in an Actor's life. Now imagine if you are opening your show, or you're at an audition. In both scenarios, you have to sing. Now imagine if one of your ears died and you can only hear in one.You have to sing in a 2 1/2 hr show or go thru a hour audition with only 50% of your hearing working. How does that sound for a stressful day? If I had a dollar every time that happened to be during a show or an audition I'd be able to easily rack up billions of dollars. Now audition prep and show prep is a bit different for us Deaf Actor's out there. Not only do we have to be also mentally physically and vocally prepared. But we also have to make sure we have back up battery in case our hearing aid dies. Or worse yet you get sweat because of all the dancing and the heat of your costume/wig. That case no number of batteries will be able to revive the hearing aid then. So word of advice to my fellow Deaf Actor's out there, get an extra hearing aid. If you can't afford it (cause they are expensive) then go online and buy yourself a hearing aid sock. At least then you can save your hearing aid from dying from all the sweat. Also please do notify the people in the audition room or your crew at the show your hearing aid has died. So in case they do talk to you they know they have to project and speak slower in order for you to hear them.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="662" class="snax-figure"] https://www.google.ca/search?q=deaf+actors&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjl9tP12ubVAhUl3IMKHZohB_cQ_AUICigB&biw=1234&bih=713#imgrc=p4TJll0YfJROnM:[/caption]
Just to make myself clear here the Performing Arts Industry is hard no matter who you are. This article is more to share some of the struggles Deaf Actor's have to deal with. It's to bring another view to the struggles that we all have. Yet deaf actor's might have a few (very unnecessary) things to deal with. This is about sharing the world of Theatre.Yes, Theatre is hard work but we can all agree on stage and off stage, it is a life changing experience. We all have struggles and we can all overcome them. So I hope this article showed you that whether you're deaf or not we aren't so different from each other at all. In fact, we are all very similar, we all are completely nuts. We all sing constantly no matter where we are. (No matter if we are actually good or not.) We all can remember lines from decades ago but yet forget why we are going to the kitchen. (Don't lie this has happened to you.) We all memorize the cast recordings of shows before we go see them.We are all in this together! Let's not use each other's small physicality for an excuse to get away with things. Instead, let's use that small physicality or whatever it is to build each other up! Cause there is no other Community like the Theatre Community.
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Way back in high school when I first started the life on stage. I can remember how pretty much the entire cast was doubting me. Somehow I could understand and some of their concerns were very valid. It was a Roger's and Hammerstein Musical (We did Cinderella). So how could it be possible for a deaf person to sing? The pressure was on. It's hard enough for an actor to have to build up the courage to sing a front of an audience. It's even harder to have to do that when since day one everyone, even your cast members expect you to fail.Never the less I got on that stage 14 times and sang my hard out to over 2,000 people. Deaf actor's if you're out there, use your hearing aids to tune out the noise. Believe me, it's worth it! At the end I stunned not only the audiences, I also stunned my cast member's in the show. (Every night!) Even my Director who gave me the role as The King told me I did a way better job than he thought I initially would have done. In fact he was stunned beyond words!
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="662" class="snax-figure"] https://www.google.ca/search?biw=1234&bih=713&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=meryl+streep+into+the+woods&oq=meryl+streep+into+the+woods&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l4.23622.28019.0.28121.27.27.0.0.0.0.98.2103.26.26.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..1.26.2096...0i67k1.bJXVPxx4AkM#imgrc=_JjTZVLCcjQOCM:[/caption]
Rehearsal's as we all know can be very hectic especially for Theatre. The Director and the Stage Manager trying to rehearsing multiple scenes while the Costume Designer is quietly fitting the Actor's on stage as well. In the meantime somewhere in a galaxy far away the Tech Crew is setting up the programs and tech equipment in the light house. So Imagine how frustrating it is when the Director already has repeated their instructions three times and yet you still can't hear them. Now I didn't know this at the time but by law it is required for Deaf Actor's to get any assistance they need in order to their job. Unfortunately for me as I said I didn't know that so I missed out several times on what my pertinent instructions where. So Deaf Actor's out there you are allowed by law to repeat your questions as many times as you need to.(Please do try your best to focus when the Director gives instructions. If you ask to many times for the Director to repeat their question you might end up delaying rehearsal's too long. That you all have to end up staying a few extra hours to catch up. So be aware of the Director's time as well as the Actor's time)
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="662" class="snax-figure"] https://www.google.ca/search?biw=1234&bih=713&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=meryl+streep+into+the+woods&oq=meryl+streep+into+the+woods&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l4.23622.28019.0.28121.27.27.0.0.0.0.98.2103.26.26.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..1.26.2096...0i67k1.bJXVPxx4AkM#imgrc=o4PwN5pxUEOYhM:[/caption]
I don't know if this is a trend. However, unfortunately, I have done a couple of shows, where I have had cast member's blame me if they didn't hear the instructions correctly. This wouldn't happen just once but several times. So I would just like to say if anyone of you who have ever done this please stop. We as cast member's should work together. It's extremely unprofessional to blame a deaf person for you not following the instructions. In fact, it shows to the Director that you are not professional, disrespectful and completely unaccountable. Which only damages your career more than the deaf person you're trying to hinder. So Deaf Actor's out there if somebody is trying to use you as an escape to face the consequences of their actions. Don't make the same mistake I did. Bring it up the situation with the Director at a later time when he/she is free and not distracted. If you let things like that go it can do more damage to you rather than just telling the truth.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="662" class="snax-figure"] https://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&q=auditions+theatre&chips=q:auditions+theatre,g_3:theater&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjflO6PuObVAhUD0oMKHbEUAzQQ4lYILCgB&biw=1234&bih=713&dpr=1#imgdii=G6ScQ8qDPE9wKM:&imgrc=RAAAbgqpl0bYgM:[/caption]
Auditions, Opening Night's it can all be very stressful and a busy time in an Actor's life. Now imagine if you are opening your show, or you're at an audition. In both scenarios, you have to sing. Now imagine if one of your ears died and you can only hear in one.You have to sing in a 2 1/2 hr show or go thru a hour audition with only 50% of your hearing working. How does that sound for a stressful day? If I had a dollar every time that happened to be during a show or an audition I'd be able to easily rack up billions of dollars. Now audition prep and show prep is a bit different for us Deaf Actor's out there. Not only do we have to be also mentally physically and vocally prepared. But we also have to make sure we have back up battery in case our hearing aid dies. Or worse yet you get sweat because of all the dancing and the heat of your costume/wig. That case no number of batteries will be able to revive the hearing aid then. So word of advice to my fellow Deaf Actor's out there, get an extra hearing aid. If you can't afford it (cause they are expensive) then go online and buy yourself a hearing aid sock. At least then you can save your hearing aid from dying from all the sweat. Also please do notify the people in the audition room or your crew at the show your hearing aid has died. So in case they do talk to you they know they have to project and speak slower in order for you to hear them.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="662" class="snax-figure"] https://www.google.ca/search?q=deaf+actors&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjl9tP12ubVAhUl3IMKHZohB_cQ_AUICigB&biw=1234&bih=713#imgrc=p4TJll0YfJROnM:[/caption]
Just to make myself clear here the Performing Arts Industry is hard no matter who you are. This article is more to share some of the struggles Deaf Actor's have to deal with. It's to bring another view to the struggles that we all have. Yet deaf actor's might have a few (very unnecessary) things to deal with. This is about sharing the world of Theatre.Yes, Theatre is hard work but we can all agree on stage and off stage, it is a life changing experience. We all have struggles and we can all overcome them. So I hope this article showed you that whether you're deaf or not we aren't so different from each other at all. In fact, we are all very similar, we all are completely nuts. We all sing constantly no matter where we are. (No matter if we are actually good or not.) We all can remember lines from decades ago but yet forget why we are going to the kitchen. (Don't lie this has happened to you.) We all memorize the cast recordings of shows before we go see them.We are all in this together! Let's not use each other's small physicality for an excuse to get away with things. Instead, let's use that small physicality or whatever it is to build each other up! Cause there is no other Community like the Theatre Community.
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[post_content] => Auna Kemp is back with another funny and accurate look into #theatrekid life. Make sure to follow Auna and subscribe to our Youtube channel for more videos!
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[post_content] => An empty classroom is like a blank canvas — fresh and exciting, but also pretty anxiety-inducing. It can be challenging for new arts teachers to know which items they should have in their classrooms, especially when few schools are fortunate enough to have a crew of experienced arts teachers to help guide them.
Here are 20 items all drama teachers should have in their classrooms:
1. Book of Improv Games
via GIPHY If class finishes early, you are stuck for a lesson or are looking for a way to engage students at the start of class, you can’t go wrong with improv games. Amazon offers several choices in books on the subject, or you can purchase sets from educator resource site Teachers Pay Teachers.2. Box of Costumes and Props
Be it an in-class activity or a school production, having costumes and props available is essential. It may take some time to accumulate a decent stash of items, but start by asking friends or family if they have anything they are looking to get rid of or cruise local garage sales. Dollar stores, craft stores and discount stores are great for finding more specialized pieces at low prices and often have coupons or teacher discounts. Or, enlist the help of creative students or staff to make costumes and props.
Never get rid of costumes and props used in a production, unless they’re borrowed, broken or rented. You never know when they could be useful again. Be sure to find plastic bins, crates or even a trunk for storage to keep your collection in good condition.
3. Sharpie Markers
via GIPHY Whether you are labeling tape-marked spots onstage, teacher resources or writing on chart paper, Sharpie markers are multipurpose and always useful. Consider investing in a few mini Sharpie markers that come with keychain clips for easy access.4. Quality Speakers
via GIPHY Teaching a movement class? Showing a film clip? Just listening to music? Poor-quality speakers mean students can’t hear and will either miss a crucial point you’re trying to make or disengage with the lesson. It’s worth doing some research and purchasing a high-quality set of speakers that will last.5. Organizational Storage
via GIPHY Drama classes by nature are more interactive, but that doesn’t mean they have to be disorganized. Avoid chaos and allow your students to have independence by maintaining an organized and structured classroom. Whether it’s bins, shelves, cubbies or carts, the options are extensive. Check out Pinterest for tips and ideas for classroom storage and organization.6. Art Supplies
via GIPHY Allow your students to thrive in inspiring moments and engage in the creative process. Having art supplies on hand gives them the freedom to follow their creativity for an assignment or school production. Speak to your administration about budget for such items before purchasing any on your own.7. Glue Gun and Duct Tape
via GIPHY There’s nothing this pair can’t do.8. Jar of Safety Pins
via GIPHY Basic uses include fitting a costume, but safety pins are also great for fastening items to stage curtains or backdrops or even transforming costume pieces into something completely different with creative pinning.9. Butcher Paper
Drawing, brainstorming and creating backdrops for classroom performances are just a few ways you can use butcher paper. The long rolls of paper are easy to store, economical and more versatile than regular plain paper.
10. LCD Projector or TV
via GIPHY Being able to show video clips and multimedia during your lessons is helpful to keep your students engaged and spark ideas.11. Clipboards
Many drama classrooms opt not to have desks to allow for more space to move around. Clipboards are a great alternative when students need to make notes, write creatively or complete an activity. They also come in handy for productions when you need to organize copies of the script and design notes for members of your backstage and technical crew.
12. Piano or Keyboard
via GIPHY A piano opens more opportunities for your students to be creative and inventive. A budding Sondheim could be among your students, and creating a space that lets them explore the different areas of theatre could be the spark they need. It’s also useful for musical auditions and rehearsals.13. Performance Space
via GIPHY If you are given a regular classroom space, it can be helpful to designate where the “stage” will be. Some teachers create a small platform within their room, while others mark the space with an area rug or colorful duct tape. Remember to review safety regulations within your school before deciding how you will design your space.14. Notice Board
Find wall space to hang a cork board where you can advertise arts opportunities such as audition notices, community theatre groups, theatre performance posts or post-secondary programs. Check with your administration before posting anything from a source outside of the school, as some schools have policies around what can be advertised to the student body.
15. Foam Ball
via GIPHY Tossing a ball back and forth around the classroom is a fun way to call on students and engage them in the lesson or discussion by asking the student holding the foam ball to be the one to speak. It’s also an active way to review terminology by having the students toss the ball while quizzing each other.16. Small Sewing Kit
via GIPHY You never know if there is a budding designer in your midst. Give your students the freedom to explore their imagination and create costume pieces for their performances.17. Overhead Projector
via GIPHY With many schools transitioning to using document cameras and smart boards, overhead projectors are collecting dust somewhere in the school. Rescue them and give them a new lease on life as budget spotlights for performances in class.18. Inspirational Décor
via GIPHY Make your room a haven for creativity. Hang up old playbills, posters of shows and examples of those who have found success in creative careers. Also, artwork with motivational phrases can be the encouragement some students need to engage and move outside of their comfort zones. You can also engage students with fun, decorative items. One of my high school music teachers kept a plastic lawn gnome on his desk that had been given to him by a student as a joke. Students always asked about it when first entering his class, and it eventually became the class mascot.19. Stage Direction Sign
It is surprisingly easy to forget the difference between stage right and stage left when you are also trying to stay in character, read lines, act, sing or dance. Having a reference poster or two for stage directions allows students to reference it independently and saves you from having to repeat the directions numerous times.
20. Buzzer
via GIPHY Presentations and improve games can get chaotic and noisy. Avoid shouting to get their attention and use a buzzer, bell or noisemaker instead. Your voice will thank you. While all of these items are an excellent support for programming, ultimately, the passion for the subject matter is the most important thing to have in every classroom. And luckily, that’s priceless.What items do you think are helpful for drama teachers? Let us know in the comments below...
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School theatre- At a school theatre directors will be a lot looser with the general age of a character. This being on account of the fact that all of the cast will be about the same age. Appearances must and will be altered so don't worry too much if you don't look a whole lot like the character you're auditioning for. Community theatre- At a community theatre the age of a character will have an impact on whether or not you get the role. A community theatre would never cast, say a twelve year old, for a grown man/woman whereas this would be completely acceptable at a school theatre.2. Familiarity between cast members.
School theatre- If you're doing a play at a school theatre chances are you already know everybody, even if it's just by sight. You've seen them often and have a general idea of what to expect from everybody. You probably even know the director as one of your teachers. Community theatre- At a community theatre there's a lot less familiarity between cast members. After you've been doing it for awhile everyone starts to look familiar, but there's still the awkwardness that's bound to happen when you have adults working alongside elementary students. When going into an audition, you also won't have any idea how the director is going to run it so this can put you into unease if you aren't confident.3. The plays they put on.
School theatre- Naturally a school theatre will have plays chosen that are specifically for a certain age range, and the plays they choose will almost certainly be perfectly appropriate. Especially if you're working at a middle school or even elementary school they'll probably put on a popular play that's familiar to almost everyone. Community theatre- Community theatres are for adults to enjoy as well as children, so not all the plays they put on will necessarily fit your age range. Chances are sometimes they'll do a play with only an adult cast, or a play with Old English. Just be prepared for anything, and make sure to look into the play before showing up for auditions. Those are the top three differences between school and community theatre, if there's anything you'd like to add definitely leave a comment! [post_title] => Community Theatre VS School Theatre: What's The Difference Anyway? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => community-theatre-vs-school-theatre-whats-the-difference-anyway [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-09-18 09:17:11 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-09-18 13:17:11 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=367742 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 1 [filter] => raw ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 367643 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2018-09-14 14:13:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-09-14 18:13:10 [post_content] => It's that time of year again... the time where we WATCH ALL THE MUSICALS! Although we're continuously starving to have more musicals on Netflix, there have been some noteworthy additions in the recent months. Some qualifications for being a 'Musical' are fuzzy and debatable, so we apologize to the purists out there. *Stage versions will be labeled (Stage) in title. List applies to USSo without further ado, here are all the Netflix Musicals this fall:
1. RENT
In this musical, set in the 90s, New Yorkers struggle with their jobs, love lives and the effects of the AIDS epidemic on their society.
2. Newsies: The Broadway Musical (Stage)
Newsies is based on the 1992 film, which was inspired by the Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein.
3. The Phantom of the Opera
'From his hideout beneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom (Gerard Butler) schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum)'. Source: Wikipedia
4. Mamma Mia!
Donna, an hotelier in the Greek islands, is getting ready for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Sophie, the bride, crafts a plan. She invites three men from her mother's past in hope of meeting her real father and having him walk her down the aisle on her wedding day.
5. Shrek The Musical (Stage)
The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in this colorful, song-filled, Tony Award-winning Broadway production based on the hit movie. Starring: Sutton foster and Brian d'Arcy James
6. Beauty and the Beast
Held captive in an enchanted castle where clocks and candlesticks come to life, a brave young woman clashes with a beastly but good-hearted prince.
Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans
7. The Last 5 Years
A novelist and his actress wife recall the story of their relationship through music, starting from opposite points in time and meeting in the middle.
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Jordan, Natalie Knepp
8. Moana
A Polynesian girl destined to be her island's chief makes a perilous trip with a boastful demigod to undo his mistake and save her people.
Starring: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House
9. Emo the Musical
We all new this was coming right? Expelled from private school for attempted suicide, emo Ethan enters the world of Seymour High and meets a cute Christian who's ready to convert him.
Starring: Benson Jack Anthony, Jordan Hare, Rahart Adams
10. High School Musical 3
A group of seniors who are having a hard time leaving high school behind stage a musical expressing their hopes and fears about the future.
Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Corbin Bleu, Zac Efron
11. Opening Night
Once a rising star on Broadway, Nick is now the perennially pestered production manager for a new musical dedicated to rock music's one-hit wonders.
Starring: Topher Grace, Alona Tal, Anne Heche
12. Mulan
Disney brings an ancient legend to life in this animated tale of a tomboy who disguises herself as a man so she can fight with the Chinese Army.
Starring: Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Fierstein, June Foray
13. Trolls
When their fellow Trolls are captured by hungry Bergens, upbeat Princess Poppy and her grouchy pal Branch embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand
14. Hercules
The heavenly Hercules is stripped of his immortality and raised on Earth instead of Olympus, where he's forced to take on Hades and assorted monsters.
Starring: Tate Donovan, Danny DeVito, James Woods
15. Country Crush
A city girl falls for a country boy who follows her to New York, but their romance may be over when she must choose between love and a music career.
Starring: Jana Kramer, Munro Chambers, Madeline Merlo
16. The Prince of Egypt
Born into slavery but raised as the son of a pharaoh, Moses accepts his destiny: to lead the Hebrews out of slavery and into freedom.
Starring: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer
17. White Christmas
Two war buddies fall for two sisters and follow the girls to a resort owned by their former commanding officer, who is in danger of losing the place.
Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney
18. Pocahontas
A young American Indian girl tries to follow her heart and protect her tribe when settlers arrive and threaten the land she loves.
Starring: Irene Bedard, Mel Gibson, David Ogden Stiers
19. Cherry Pop
When the headliner at a drag bar refuses to perform, a young newcomer makes his debut while backstabbing queens fling insults behind the curtain.
Starring: Allusia Alusia, Misty Violet, Tempest DuJour
20. Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
Equipped with a mechanical heart and determined to stay out of death's shadow, young Jack understands that love could prove fatal.
Starring: Orlando Seale, Samantha Barks, Harry Sadeghi
21. Holy Camp
In this musical comedy, two rebellious teen girls who love electronic music have a life-changing brush with the divine at a camp run by nuns.
Starring: Macarena García, Anna Castillo, Belén Cuesta
22. Joseph: King of Dreams
With his gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat, Joseph inspires jealousy in his brothers in this animated Bible story.
Starring: Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill, Richard Herd
23. A Star Is Born (1976)
In this recut personally supervised by Barbra Streisand, a gifted songbird's marriage to an aging rocker falls apart as her star rises and his falls.
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey
24. Beat Bugs: All Together Now
After winning a local talent show, the Beat Bugs journey to compete on "The Bug Factor," a televised singing contest held in faraway Rocket Ship Park.
Starring: Ashleigh Ball, Lili Beaudoin, Charles Demers
They you have it. Obviously Netflix is still lacking in prime musical entertainment, but progress has been slowly made!
What musicals do you want on Netflix? Leave a reply below...
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[post_content] => Calling all tenors! We've put together a list of audition songs that are underrated and aren't performed as often in the audition room. This can help you bring something fresh to the casting director and make you stick out from the crowd.
Here are 53 great audition songs for tenors:
1. One Track Mind from Sweet Smell of Success
Range : E4-A5
Style : Uptempo Swing (Contemporary)
Mood : Showstopper, Flamboyant
MORE DETAILS2. Love To Me from The Light In the Piazza
Range : D4-F#5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Romantic, Passionate, Re-assuring
MORE DETAILS3. Beethoven Day from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Range : D4-Ab5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Soulful, Energetic, Charismatic
MORE DETAILS4. Saturn Returns from Myths and Hymns
Range : C3-Bb4
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Soulful, Tragic, Heartbroken
MORE DETAILS5. Many Moons Ago from Once Upon A Mattress
Range : D3-G#4
Style : Ballad (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Story-Telling, Inviting
MORE DETAILS6. One More Beautiful Song from A Class Act
Range : C4-F5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Inspired, Futuristic, Intimate
MORE DETAILS7. She Was There from The Scarlet Pimpernel
Range : C#4-G#5
Style : Ballad (Pop Opera)
Mood : Romantic, Nostalgic, Introspective
MORE DETAILS8.Where In the World from The Secret Garden
Range : F4-Ab5
Style : Uptempo (Pop Opera)
Mood : Anxious, Desperate, Afraid
MORE DETAILS9. Prayer of the Comfort Counselor from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Range : E4-B5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Soulful, Encouraging, Rousing
MORE DETAILS10. Into The Fire from The Scarlet Pimpernel
Vocal Part : Tenor
Range : D4-Ab5
Style : Uptempo (Pop Opera)
MORE DETAILS11. Fifty Million Years Ago from Celebration
Vocal Part : Tenor
Range : Eb3-F4
Style : Uptempo
MORE DETAILS12. The Games I Play Ago from Falsettos
Range : B3-G5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Romantic, Regretful, Introspective
MORE DETAILS13. Buffalo Nickel Photoplay Inc. from Ragtime
Range : B3-F#5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Enthusiastic, Comedic
MORE DETAILS14. I’m Martin Guerre from Martin Guerre
Range : D4-A5
Style : Uptempo (Pop Opera)
Mood : Vengeful, Intimidating, Plotting
MORE DETAILS15. Race You to the Top of the Morning from The Secret Garden
Range : Db4-Ab5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Story-telling, Fatherly, Dramatic
MORE DETAILS16. Quasimodo from When Pigs Fly
Range : D3-A4
Style : Uptempo Swing (Contemporary)
Mood : Flirtacious, Romantic, Flamboyant
MORE DETAILS17. When I’m Not Near the Girl I Love from Finian's Rainbow
Range : B3-D5
Style : Midtempo Waltz (Golden Age)
Mood : Comedic, Romantic
MORE DETAILS18. The Mason from Working
Range : B3-G5
Style : Ballad (Soft Rock)
Mood : Inspirational, Uplifting, Futuristic
MORE DETAILS19. Heaven on Their Minds from Jesus Christ Superstar
Range : D4-C6
Style : Uptempo Rock
Mood : Menacing, Critical, Desperate
MORE DETAILS20. How Glory Goes from Floyd Collins
Range : Bb3-G5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Introspective, Nostalgic, Bittersweet
MORE DETAILS21. The Flower Garden of My Heart from Pal Joey
Range : Eb4-G5
Style : Midtempo (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Light-hearted, Carefree
MORE DETAILS22. Drift Away from Grey Gardens
Range : D4-F5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Jazzy, Nostalgic, Romantic
MORE DETAILS23. What Is It About Her? from The Wild Party
Range : C4-Ab5
Style : Midtempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Passionate, slight Latin rhythm, Seductive
MORE DETAILS24. Enjoy The Trip from Bring It On: The Musical
Range : C4-Ab5
Style : Midtempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Nostalgic, Romantic, Intimate
MORE DETAILS25. Stranger from Big Fish
Range : C4-G5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Uplifting, Inspirational, Futuristic
MORE DETAILS26. Her Voice from The Little Mermaid
Range : D4-F#5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Disney, Romantic, In Awe
MORE DETAILS27. No Moon from Titanic
Range : E4-G5
Style : Midtempo Waltz (Pop Opera)
Mood : Romantic, Serene
MORE DETAILS28. The Proposal/The Night Was Alive from Titanic
Range : E4-E5, C4-G5
Style : Ballad (Pop Opera)
Mood : Romantic, Hopeful, Nostalgic
MORE DETAILS29. I Never Knew from Far From Heaven
Range : C#4-G#5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Jazzy, Confessional, Coming Clean
MORE DETAILS30. The Streets of Dublin from A Man of No Importance
Range : E4-A5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Cheerful, Observant, In Awe
MORE DETAILS31. Let It Sing from Violet
Range : D4-Eb5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary)
Mood : Racially Specific, Retro, Inspirational
MORE DETAILS32. I'd Rather Be Sailing from A New Brain
Range : A3-Gb5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Inspirational, Hopeful, Futuristic
MORE DETAILS33. I Chose Right from Baby
Range : Bb3-Eb5
Style : Midtempo (Soft Rock)
Mood : Romantic, Youthful, Intimate
MORE DETAILS34. A Man Could Go Quite Mad from The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Range : A3-G5
Style : Uptempo (Pop Opera)
Mood : Fascinated, Scary, Villainous
MORE DETAILS35. I Will Follow You from Milk and Honey
Range : D4-Bb5
Style : Ballad (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Passionate
MORE DETAILS36. The Thought of You from Fanny
Range : E3-A4
Style : Midtempo (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Passionate, Driving
MORE DETAILS37. Fanny from Fanny
Range : Bb3-Eb5
Style : Ballad (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Passionate
MORE DETAILS38. You Walk With Me from The Full Monty
Range : B3-B5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Romantic, Intimate
MORE DETAILS39. I Am In Love from Can-Can
Range : C4-F5
Style : Midtempo (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Light-hearted, Carefree
MORE DETAILS40. Come With Me from The Boys From Syracuse
Range : B2-F#4
Style : Uptempo (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Lighthearted, Inviting
MORE DETAILS41. You Are Never Away from Allegro
Range : B3-G5
Style : Uptempo (Golden Age)
Mood : Romantic, Lighthearted
MORE DETAILS42. Awaiting You from Myths and Hymns
Range : G3-F5
Style : Ballad (Contemporary)
Mood : Contemplative, Soulful, Introspective
MORE DETAILS43. The Day After That from Kiss of the Spider Woman
Range : D4-A5
Style : Midtempo
Mood : Majestic, Troubled, yet Hopeful
MORE DETAILS44. Alive from Jekyll and Hyde
Range : D4-E5
Style : Uptempo (Pop Opera)
Mood : Fascinated, Scary, Villainous
MORE DETAILS45. I’ll Be There from The Pirate Queen
Range : C4-A5
Style : Ballad (Pop Opera)
Mood : Romantic, Hopeful, Passionate, Jealous
MORE DETAILS46. All Good Gifts from Godspell
Range : D4-A5
Style : Ballad (Soft Rock)
Mood : Inspirational, Uplifting
MORE DETAILS47. Love Can’t Happen from Grand Hotel
Range : D#4-A5
Style : Midtempo
Mood : Romantic, Passionate
MORE DETAILS48. Fortune Favors the Brave from Aida
Range : Bb3-G5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary Rock)
Mood : Triumphant, Powerful
MORE DETAILS49. Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Breast? from The Pirates of Penzance
Range : G3-Gb4 (optional Bb4)
Style : Ballad (Operetta)
Mood : Romantic, Desperate, Lonesome
MORE DETAILS50. 30/90 from Tick, Tick…Boom!
Range : E3-A5
Style : Uptempo (Contemporary Rock)
Mood : Hopeful yet Anxious
MORE DETAILS51. My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada from Avenue Q
Range : Range: B2–G4
Style : Uptempo
Mood : Comedic
52. I Am Aldolpho from The Drowsy Chaperone
Range : Range: E2 (optional)–A4
Style : Midtempo
Mood : Comedic
53. I Don’t Understand the Poor from A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Range : Range: B2–G4
Style : Midtempo
Mood : Comedic
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHugF53t28U Every Monday, Lynch posts a video of himself singing and playing either an original song or a selection from a musical or movie. His performances are often ambitious, sometimes lasting well over 10 minutes.2. His Live Reaction Videos Are the Best
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbQmfKJYzDM Lynch also records a series of live reactions while listening to contemporary cast albums and performances gone wrong.3. His Piano Skills Are Outstanding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcfU3jiJAw0 Lynch is a music graduate of William Paterson University and used to be a staff accompanist at Juilliard. He has also recorded videos playing works by Mozart and Chopin.4. He Spotlights Lesser-Known Shows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xCnjrfFwQ Lynch sure does his research by mentioning and praising shows with niche cult followings, such as “Bare” and “Glory Days.”5. He’s Hilariously Blunt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p66fR8Aw7U Lynch is an outspoken critic of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music and isn’t afraid to toss a few jabs at musicals such as “Starlight Express” and “Cats.”6. He’s a Master Parodist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaGEz3GG1yc Formerly his most popular video, “Worst Musical Theatre Song Ever Written for Auditions” pokes fun at all of contemporary musical theatre’s most notorious cliches.7. He Thoroughly Explains Music Theory in Broadway Shows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CwRZfbqLmM Lynch uses his music major background to explain common, effective musical trends found in shows such as “Next to Normal” and “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.”8. He’s Writing His Own Musical
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfK-RZSlNgA Lynch is currently writing “Abstinence: The Musical” and has premiered the opening number for his YouTube audience.9. He Sells His Original Pieces Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u9nHhQm2sM In addition to having an album of original music, Lynch sells sheet music for his original pieces on his website. Recordings can be found on Spotify and iTunes.10. He Has Helpful Lifestyle Advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1NY6-oCQHY Lynch has made several videos about his enormous weight loss and how he’s maintained his health over the years.11. He Does Clever Arrangements of Pop Songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOfn-AWu0o8 Lynch’s pop covers include a mashup of Mariah Carey and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, as well as a mashup of “Hello” by Adele and “Let It Go” from “Frozen.”12. He’s Transparent About His Personal Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyQRZ0lP9KE Lynch is open about having ADD and how to cope with it and use it to his advantage.Why do you love Kevin Lynch? Which one of his videos is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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This can be difficult when you have a crazy schedule, but it’s very important to show up early to rehearsals. You need time to get everything set up and ready so that you’re not in a rush when everyone else gets there. If you forget something or feel unprepared, you’ll feel stressed, and that will put more stress on your stage manager run crew and cast.
2. Teach Your Crew to Work Together
While you may not be able to get your crew to love each other, you can get them to work well together by arming them with all the knowledge they need to get through the show successfully. Before each show, go to each crew member and make sure they know their cues, scene changes and all other duties. Ensure everyone has their cue sheets and always have an extra one on hand, to be safe—someone will inevitably forget theirs.
You should also have everyone run their scene changes before the show starts and keep a checklist for yourself so you know you’ve accomplished all your tasks. Your stage manager can also weigh in on whether there’s anything else that needs to be taken care of.
3. Stay Organized
It’s very important to stay organized and keep up with all rehearsal and show reports. You don’t have to print them out the way that a stage manager does, but it’s a good practice to keep them in a file on your computer in case your stage manager forgets one and you need to help him or her out. You should also keep an eye on the stage manager kit to make sure everything is fully stocked and in its place. It’s a nice way to stay organized and keep from running out of anything you might need.
4. Bring Snacks
You don’t have to do this all the time, but it can help the cast and crew’s morale if you bring in snacks such as fruit, cookies or candy every once in a while. Technicians especially tend to skip meals during tech week, so it helps to bring in something small for them. And even if you don’t bring enough for everyone, be sure to always have a snack in your bag in case of an emergency.
Being on a show crow can be stressful, but if you do these small things, it will help take some of the stress off of you and the rest of your crew.
Any tips for assistant stage managers? Post them in the comments below!
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[post_title] => Quiz: Build An Ice Cream Sundae To Reveal Which Movie Musical You Should Watch [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => quiz-build-an-ice-cream-sundae-to-reveal-which-movie-musical-you-should-watch [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-09-29 12:13:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-09-29 16:13:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=366398 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 5 [filter] => raw ) [16] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 367130 [post_author] => 819 [post_date] => 2018-08-23 15:49:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-08-23 19:49:16 [post_content] =>Dear TheatreNerds Community,
I really appreciated Katelynn Johnson’s recent article, “A Call For More Film Recordings of Broadway Shows”. In point of fact, it’s something I’ve been working on with my partners for the last two years. It's something I’m very passionate about. I absolutely believe that my partners and I are on the verge of discovering a new way to watch and develop musicals. I come at this perspective as both a writer of musicals and also as a consumer. And this new idea appeals to me on both levels. As someone who’s been lucky enough to work on Broadway and in some of the best regional theaters in the country, I am extremely grateful for live theatre. I’m grateful for the actors, the artists and the musicians I’ve worked with over the years who have put so much love and labor into their art. But I’ve also seen our work essentially disappear when a show is over and I’ve seen artists struggle. Not to mention, the cost of developing new work for artists like me, and others, can be challenging. But in 2015, when Ken Davenport innovatively decided to live-stream my Off-Broadway musical, DADDY LONG LEGS, (co-written and directed by John Caird) the show received 150,000 streams from 65 different countries around the world in one night; A show without stars and barely any title recognition. I knew that night that what I watched was the future. My dream of the future essentially came true this past February. My new company filmed my musical, EMMA, at the Westside Theatre in New York. Not as a live musical; not as a film; but, as a hybrid between the two. Something new. Live singing. No audience. We had a crew that used 3HD cameras that can go anywhere, a film director and a stage director. This is the first original stage musical created to be streamed worldwide. And the fact that I will be able to share this with you – wherever you are in the world – is absolutely thrilling to me. We are going to be an equitable company and one of the main elements about this new model that’s so important to me is the profit-sharing aspect. Because, even though Daddy Long Legs was free, that's not how we keep moving more musicals into the world. But for a price as low as a latte, all the artists – directors, writers, designers, actors, musicians on EMMA –share in the profits, forever. It also allows us to keep production costs low but production value high. So a show that might have run 3 weeks in a regional market and never appear again, can now run forever all over the world. With the intent of launching live productions for theaters anywhere, this is a win/win for everyone. Like Katelynn in her article, I grew up with the desire to put live theatre in my pocket and take it out later at home and watch it again and again. (I TiVo’d LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Live at Lincoln Center and watched it 11 times. Then the machine broke. Crap. I’ll never see that production again). My hope is that EMMA is just the first step into the future of streaming musicals. And we need you to be our eyes and ears. You are going to be so helpful in this process and we can’t wait for you to tell us what you think. It’s like a workshop for exciting things to come and you’re a huge part of that. Thanks for supporting musicals. And nerds who like musicals. And just TheatreNerds in general. ~Paul Gordon
https://www.facebook.com/theatrenerds/videos/866196050434629/
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[post_content] => From drama club, to college, to professional theatre, I have done a lot of shows in my time as a technician. So, I have compiled a list of plays and musicals that I have worked on that I know other theatre nerds will love. Whether you’ve never heard of these or love them as much as I do, here are some great shows to check out:
1. ‘Duck Hunter Shoots Angel,’ by Mitch Albom
This play is quirky, beautiful and hilarious, with a touch of sadness. It follows the story of a tabloid writer named Sandy to his old home in southern Alabama as he writes a story about Duane and Duwell Ealy, who have supposedly killed an angel while hunting ducks. The story shows bits and pieces of the past Sandy left behind.
2. ‘The Mountaintop’ by Katori Hall
This show is a fictional telling of the night before Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. Katori Hall did an amazing job writing such a powerful and emotional show. It’s hard to even find the words to describe how beautiful this show is, but when you go see it, be ready to laugh, cry and be completely astonished by everything that plays out.
3. ‘She Kills Monsters’ by Qui Nguyen
This show follows the story of Agnes, whose younger sister, Tilly, has been killed in a car wreck. In looking through some of Tilly’s possessions, Agnes finds her “Dungeons and Dragons” notebook and gets to know her sister for the first time as she reads through a quest Tilly wrote. There are so many great effects in this show, with monsters galore and lots of fight scenes.
4. ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
This silly, fun musical is a show within a show. The Man in the Chair tells the story of his favorite musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” to the audience, and the show plays out onstage as he plays the music and tells stories about the original cast.
5. ‘Metamorphoses’ by Mary Zimmerman
Not to be confused with the story about a man turning into a bug, this play follows wonderfully told stories in Greek myths and legends. The stories are told in short vignettes, and yes, there is a full swimming pool onstage in most productions, which makes for some amazing scenes.
Any suggestions on great shows for theatre nerds? Post them in the comments below...
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Our great aunt lived in a small town in eastern Canada, and we spent several of our summers visiting her. The small collection of locals all knew us by name, and the downtown core consisted of a general store, two restaurants, a one-room library, the church and a gas station/video store. Yes, my friends, these were the days of video stores. Thanks to that store, I was introduced to Rodgers and Hammerstein classics collection and my world was never the same. Those summer nights were spent watching Julie Andrews spin through the hills of Austria, Mitzi Gaynor dance across a tropical island and Deborah Kerr waltz through Siam. I desperately wanted more.
In the small town I grew up in, “theatre” was a foreign word. If you wanted to see a show, you had to drive to Toronto or fly to New York. My parents did their best to take us to see musicals that came up to Toronto on tour, and it was from those experiences I realized that I needed to be a part of the theatre world. As a nerdy child, I struggled to find where I fit, and watching those productions made me feel less like an outcast.
It wasn’t until I started teaching theatre and music that I realized how few young people have access to life theatre. A touring production of “Memphis” came through Toronto, and I picked up a DVD recording of the show at the merch booth at intermission. I showed clips of it to a class of students the following week. It was so quiet in the room that you could have heard a pin drop. They loved the musical so much that I spent the next two weeks listening to them hum it to themselves. I got similar results when I showed the “Hamilton” cast’s performance of “Alexander Hamilton” from the Grammy Awards. Hands went up, and the kids asked where they could see more of that.
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But even matinee student tickets to a show cost more than many young people and their families can afford. That leaves recordings, which are the closest thing to a live performance some can get so that even kids in small, rural towns can be transported to Broadway and beyond.
In an interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers, actor Andrew Rannells recalled that he discovered Broadway as a kid in Nebraska through filmed broadcasts of Broadway shows. The actor recently starred in a revival of “Falsettos” that aired on “Live from Lincoln Centre” on PBS back in October. Like Rannells, having access to recordings of Broadway shows opens the arts up to everyone, in all parts of the world, regardless of age or socioeconomic status.
Television is doing its part by staging live musical versions of popular hits such as “Grease,” “Hairspray” and the upcoming “Rent.” But what about shows with less of a cult following or recent hits such as “Dear Evan Hansen?”
There needs to be an investment in making Broadway more accessible to the public, or future Audra McDonalds or Lin-Manuel Mirandas may slip through the cracks, never knowing theatre is within the realm of possibility.
Access to the dramatic arts allows young people to enter another world that they might not otherwise know. It gives a voice and perspective to those whose stories go unheard or misunderstood. For young people who are forming their view of the world and themselves, the exposure to a new way of thinking could be the turning point. This is especially true if they are struggling to see themselves and where they belong — because everyone belongs in the theatre. In the theatre, we are heard, and we are not alone.
Do you think there should be more recordings of Broadway shows? Let us know in the comments below...
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Well, that is fairly simple. It’s a person who builds the sets for shows. We are given construction drawings from the technical director, and we build whatever needs to be built. You need a bunch of 22x7-foot walls? We build those walls exactly to the specifications of the set designer and technical director.
2. What Types of Skills Do You Have as a Scenic Carpenter?
I have many different skills. I am very skilled at woodworking and can build pretty much anything you want, just like so many other carpenters out there. Most are also trained in welding, foam carving and paper-mâché and have the ability to use a vast number of power tools. We are also very skilled at solving problems on the fly, since we often encounter tricky issues and have to think fast to solve them in a quick, efficient manner.
3. So, If You Have All These Marketable Skills, Why Use Them for Theatre?
I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked this question. We chose theatre for the same reason a lot of other people have chosen their careers: because we love what we do. We love theatre, even if it is a lot of hard work. Yes, we know our skills could have gotten us a lot of other jobs, but if we wanted those jobs, we would have gotten them. We didn’t choose theatre as a last resort — it’s what we love and what we’re good at.
4. Can You Even Get a Job in That Field?
This is another question I get a lot (along with everyone else who works in theatre). The answer is yes. There is a high demand for carpenters in the theatre space, though sometimes you have to travel a long way from home to get one of these jobs.
5. So, You Started Off as an Actor. Why Didn’t You Stick With That?
Let me just clear one thing up for anyone who has ever asked this question of any theatre technician. We are not failed actors. In fact, a lot of us who started off acting were very good at acting but realized we enjoyed another side of theatre even more. Some of the best carpenters I have worked with have been really good actors, but they chose to do carpentry because they enjoyed creating shows instead of being in them.
6. Doesn’t It Bother You That Your Creations Only Last for a Short Time Before They’re Torn Down?
Sometimes, yes. I’ve had situations where it would take me months to build a set for a show that was only going to run for three days and would get torn down immediately after it closed. It can be a bit frustrating, but at the same time, I like to look at it like it’s my way of creating art that changes people’s lives. A show’s run might be short, but when people come to see it, they get to escape reality for a bit, and I know I played a part in helping them do so.
Thanks for reading! Have any questions that you get asked a lot about your theatre work? Have any other questions about scenic carpenters? Let us know in the comments below...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj63Ecf3LQg "Now is the time to seize the day, Answer the call and don't delay. Wrongs will be righted, if we're united. Let us seize the day!"2. ‘Good Morning’ from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv4z6TORtKY "Good morning Good morning Sunbeams will soon smile through Good morning Good morning to you and you and you and you!"3. ‘Morning Person’ from ‘Shrek the Musical’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQaVSORGRgs "Good morning birds good morning trees Oh, what a lovely day The suns so big it burns my eye but really that's okay!"4. ‘Just Another Day’ from ‘Next to Normal’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFt5ggJgrfI "Just another day, for another stolen hour, When the world will feel my power and obey. It's just another day, feeling like I'll live forever."5. ‘Circle of Life’ from ‘The Lion King’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewOAsUWQJvo "From the day we arrive on the planet And blinking, step into the sun There's more to see than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done"6. ‘Day One’ from ‘Groundhog Day’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLjB5_6XGic "Who is that? Who is that? Emerging from his burrow? Who can see today what we won't see until tomorrow?"7. ‘Bikini Bottom Day’ from ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf9vLUXZcC0 "How I love this town Bikini Bottom When the sun shines down On a beautiful Bikini Bottom day"8. ‘Opening Up’ from ‘Waitress’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQD1e6V7_ug "The day starts like the rest we've seen Another carbon copy of an old routine Days keep coming One out, one in They keep coming."9. ‘Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’’ from ‘Oklahoma’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNEUtN21cuU "Oh, what a beautiful mornin' Oh, what a beautiful day. I've got a beautiful feelin' Everything's goin' my way."10. ‘In the Heights’ from ‘In the Heights’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0BVfBwVqFo "Lights up on Washington Heights, up at the break of day. I wake up and I got this little punk I gotta chase away. Pop the grate at the crack of dawn, sing While I wipe down the awning Hey y’all, good morning!"11. ‘A Brand New Day’ from ‘The Wiz’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b26ASkRH0o4 "Everybody look around, 'Cause there's a reason to rejoice you see. Everybody come out, And let's commence to singing joyfully."12. ‘One Day More’ from ‘Les Misérables’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IddP8AAIGTQ "Tomorrow we'll discover What our god in heaven has in store! One more dawn, One more day, One day more!"13. ‘Feeling Good’ from ‘The Roar of Greasepaint — The Smell of the Crowd’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pulEa0cfNcw "It's a new dawn; it's a new day; It's a new life for me. Feeling good."14. ‘Here I Go’ from ‘If/Then’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07_CkayJ5hU "And I've studied all the stories, And what our chances are. Then my heart starts beating faster, And it makes this disaster worst by far. Still, here I go."15. ‘Good Morning, Baltimore’ from ‘Hairspray’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVVPVyj5Wr8 "Good morning, Baltimore. And someday when I take to the floor, The world's gonna wake up and see Baltimore and me."16. ‘Buenos Aires’ from ‘Evita’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVWE93FN5SU "I get out here, Buenos Aires. Stand back! You oughta know what you're gonna get in me: Just a little touch of star quality."What's your favorite showtune to start your day with? Let us know in the comments below...
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The iconic roles of Christian and Satine, played by Hollywood heavyweights in the film, have received their onstage equivalents. Tony Award-winning actress Karen Olivo will take on Nicole Kidman’s famed role, while Broadway favorite Aaron Tveit will fill in Ewan McGregor’s shoes. Check out Tveit singing the film’s iconic song “Come What May” and try not to fall in love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFay0SVFxVI
2. From Boston to Broadway
The show will spend the summer in Boston playing at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, with previews running from July 10 until Aug. 19. The show was forced to push its original performance schedule due to a construction issue. While an official date has not been set, “Moulin Rouge” is looking to transfer to Broadway for the upcoming 2018/2019 season.
3. So You Think You Can Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgbnhDN4GU0 Fans of “So You Think You Can Dance” will recognize the name Sonya Tayeh, who has set her sights on the choreography for this show. Emmy-nominated Tayeh is known for her innovative work in the dance world, which will marry perfectly with this unique production.4. Historical Period Pieces With a Twist
The “Moulin Rouge” stage adaptation was written by John Logan, whose recent credits include producing the Tony-nominated “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.” Both shows put a modern twist on a historical plot from a similar time period, with stunning results. Logan’s experience with “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” could lend itself well to creating a similar experience with “Moulin Rouge.”
5. Modern Music Flare
Part of what has made Luhrmann’s film so beloved was the use of popular music in the soundtrack. “Come What May” was the only original song used in the movie. The stage adaptation will use songs that appeared in the film and additional hit songs that became popular since the film’s debut.
Cult classics moving to Broadway is not a new idea, and recent results are mixed. While “Mean Girls” flourished, “Amélie” flopped. In the meantime, audiences will have to wait with bated breath for “Moulin Rouge” to debut, come what may.
Are you a "Moulin Rouge" fan? What are you hoping to see in the stage adaptation? Let us know in the comments below...
[post_title] => What To Expect From The Stage Adaptation Of ‘Moulin Rouge’ [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => what-to-expect-from-the-stage-adaptation-of-moulin-rouge [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-07-24 11:43:12 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-07-24 15:43:12 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=366222 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 2 [filter] => raw ) [27] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 159684 [post_author] => 1294 [post_date] => 2018-07-22 21:59:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-07-23 01:59:55 [post_content] => The 2017-2018 Broadway Season is over. In that season, 33 productions opened which included new plays such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1&2 and 1984 along with new musicals such as The Band's Visit and Mean Girls. This list is looking at new musicals debuting on Broadway in the 2018-2019 which include 2 original shows, an adaptation of a hit rom-com, 2 jukebox musicals and a big ape. All art in their own right. Note: All shows on the list have their venues, first preview and opening confirmed and I'll try and update the list as new information comes out. If you want to add to the list you can but make sure you know the venue, first preview and opening. Note 2: All information about previews, openings and venues I got from Playbill [post_title] => Every New Musical Debuting In The 2018-2019 Broadway Season [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => every-new-musical-debuting-in-the-2018-2019-broadway-season [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-09-05 15:33:23 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-09-05 19:33:23 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=159684 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [28] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 364326 [post_author] => 11 [post_date] => 2018-07-21 07:45:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-07-21 11:45:27 [post_content] => [viralQuiz id=76] [post_title] => The Ultimate 'Hairspray' Lyrics Quiz [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => the-ultimate-hairspray-lyrics-quiz [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2019-03-02 14:23:06 [post_modified_gmt] => 2019-03-02 19:23:06 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=364326 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [29] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 366155 [post_author] => 440 [post_date] => 2018-07-20 00:07:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-07-20 04:07:48 [post_content] => Short or long, satin or sequined, a fair share of dresses have graced Broadway stages. Costume designers far and wide have worked to create some of the stage’s most iconic looks and redesigned them for anticipated revivals. Here are some of our picks for Broadway’s best dresses:1. Gigi from ‘Gigi’
Vanessa Hudgens was the picture of elegance in Broadway’s recent revival of “Gigi.” It’s hard to choose between the gorgeous classically cut black and white gowns that Gigi dons as she grows up.
2. Lise from ‘An American in Paris’
The simple and sweet polka-dot dress shows its own sass with a swinging skirt and an eye-catching shade of blue. Gorgeous!
3. Natasha from ‘Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812’
Natasha’s empire-waisted white gown is delicate with its lace sleeves, yet glamorous with its embellishments.
4. Anastasia from ‘Anastasia’
It’s hard to choose between all of the dreamy dresses costume designer Linda Cho made for Broadway’s “Anastasia.” Between the stunning navy dress inspired by the animated film to the original bold, red gown created for the show, it’s a royal fantasy come to life.
5. Christine from ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
Christine’s white dress is fit for a diva with its many gorgeous layers and romantic ruffles. It’s definitely a gown worthy of a high note.
6. Lola from ‘Kinky Boots’
Short and sequined, this dress created by “Kinky Boots” costume designer Gregg Barnes is runway-ready and the definition of fierce. Look out, Beyoncé!
7. Glinda from ‘Wicked’
Glinda’s gorgeous cake-topper blue ball gown is likely her most infamous look in the musical, but it’s her svelte school arrival outfit that has us swooning. The tailored, clean lines work well with the delicate ruffles at the bottom of the skirt. Plus, what’s not to love about that adorable hat?
8. Diana Ross ‘Motown the Musical’
Diana Ross is a musical and style icon in “Motown the Musical” thanks to costume designer Emilio Sosa. It’s hard not to be blinded by all of the bling on this fiery gown and ruffled overcoat, giving the appearance of a majestic phoenix gliding across the stage.
9. Anna from ‘The King and I’
Lavender never looked so beautiful in a gown fit for a queen. That ball gown deserves a spin around the room and perhaps its own parade.
10. Roxie from ‘Chicago’
From its choreography to its costumes, there is no musical sexier than “Chicago.” Roxie’s iconic short dress manages to be both sexy and sleek with its long lace sleeves.
11. Dolly from ‘Hello, Dolly!’
It’s no question that this dress is a stunner, but it’s the fantastic headpiece that makes the ensemble. If making an entrance is the goal, this headpiece ticks all the boxes.
12. Ursula from ‘The Little Mermaid’
The creativity and intricacies of this dress make it a piece of art. Octopus legs cascading from either side accompany the figure-hugging dress designed with the appearance of scales. Being bad never looked so good.
There are many outstanding frocks created for Broadway stages every year that the Tony Awards really should give them their own category.
Who do you think should be the winner for best dress? Let us know in the comments below...
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Tech week during school can be especially difficult, since you have classes to attend, tests to study for and perhaps a side job you have to show up to. All of these things can be hard to keep up with, and tech week only adds more nuttiness to the mix.
The first thing you need to do is explain to your teachers what is going on. Many will work with you to make things easier, especially if they are part of the theatre department. Some may let you turn in assignments earlier or give you a little extra time. Even if they don’t make accommodations, at least let them know what is happening so they’ll understand if you seem a little out of it.
Another problem is getting your assignments done. You’ll always have something due during tech week. If you're a member of run crew and have some downtime during the show, bring your work with you and use that time to your advantage. If you’re a stage manager, this can be far more difficult, since you’ll only have time to study when you’re on your breaks. Time management is key here, so if you can get started on your assignments a few weeks before tech week hits, you’ll be in far better shape later on.
2. Get Some Sleep
Between late rehearsals and early days in the shop, sleep is a hot commodity during tech week. With all the stress, you may feel like you have to push yourself to keep going even when your body is begging you to get some shut eye. However, if you don’t take care of yourself now, you could be worse off by wearing yourself out before the show premieres. Even squeezing in a quick, 30-minute nap where you can get it can help you feel better.
3. Eat Healthy
People tend to live off coffee and snacks during tech week, since it can be hard to eat right when you’re running around trying to get all your tasks done. If you only have the chance to munch on small snacks, try getting healthy ones such as fruit, granola bars, protein bars, mixed nuts and fruit juice instead of soda. Yes, you want caffeine to keep you awake, but protein is vital to getting the energy you need to keep going.
Drink lots of water, too. You don’t want to wind up dehydrated in the hospital because you didn’t take the time to drink enough. One good way to remind yourself to eat and drink is to set a reminder on your phone from time to time. This will ensure you take care of yourself.
4. Rest When It’s Over
Once you get through tech week in one piece, give yourself some time to wind down. You’ve gone through a successful show run and need to take a breath before launching into your next project. Get some extra sleep, talk to friends who haven’t heard from you in a while and celebrate — you survived tech!
Have any tips for surviving tech week? Share them in the comments below!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqaHBfBSSuc In the credits of “Monsters, Inc.,” Mike, Sully and the whole company reenact the movie’s story as a musical. It’s quite the scream!2. ‘Rochelle, Rochelle’ from ‘Seinfeld’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kgpVUE9RpQ In the series’ sixth season, Bette Midler guest-stars to perform in the musical “Rochelle, Rochelle.” After George accidentally injures her in a softball game, her understudy, Gennice, performs in her place. The episode is partially inspired by the Nancy Kerrigan incident.3. ‘Influenza: The Musical’ from ‘Even Stevens’
https://youtu.be/35cf-38VDtg This episode documents Ren's bizarre school day as she suffers from the flu while trying to keep her perfect attendance record.4. ‘Eliza Rocks!’ from ‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTm9xT9muEo This pop-rock version of "Pygmalion" features Lindsay Lohan's character as a modern-day Eliza Doolittle.5. ‘Freud! The Musical’ from ‘Friends’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItUPanOxkk The level of cringe in Joey Tribbiani's musical about the famous neurologist leaves room for its own psychoanalysis.6. ‘Twinkle Towne’ from ‘High School Musical’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLa__49Ltv4 The musical-within-a-musical contains gems such as "Bop to the Top" and "Breaking Free."7. ‘LA Bretto’ from ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ldiNdWuek This one-of-a-kind episode in the series is about the famed boy genius' birth and how he created his laboratory.8. ‘The Nightman Cometh’ from ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR4zefzP7d0 The season four finale features Charlie Kelly writing a musical and casting the main characters in it as an attempt to propose to the Waitress.9. ‘Oh, Streetcar!’ from ‘The Simpsons’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVmBtNaDXQg In the fourth season, Marge plays Blanche DuBois in a local musical version of "A Streetcar Named Desire," complete with some controversial lyrics about New Orleans.10. ‘Romeo Must Wed’ from ‘The Proud Family’
https://youtu.be/g14XIi6RdWE Penny and her crush, Kwok, star as Juliet and Romeo in their school play and add a hip-hop twist to the final scene.11. ’Thomas Edison/Topsy’ from ‘Bob’s Burgers’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypqSHg1YvZA The third season features a musical number that Gene writes about Thomas Edison and the electrocution of Topsy the Elephant.12. ‘Snow White and the Seven Dorks’ from ‘Saved by the Bell’
Similarly to aforementioned "Proud Family" episode, the main characters of “Saved By the Bell” make a hip-hop version of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
13. ‘Helen Keller! The Musical’ from ‘South Park’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6er70-kDu5Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6SB2sTbTQI Cartman decides to turn Helen Keller's life story into a musical, with professional actor Jeffrey Maynard surprising everyone by playing the late author-activist herself.14. ’The Deo Variety Hour’ from ‘Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otwIFTLMusg The Hollywood agent Kip Snip turns Bloo into the new face of Deo, a deodorant brand. However, Bloo sneaks his qualms with Snip into the lyrics of the songs he performs.15. ‘Mr. G: The Musical’ from ‘Summer Heights High’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u3ql4abG4I Mr. G., a flamboyant and egocentric drama teacher, turns his life story (and a student's drug overdose) into a musical spectacular.Did we leave out your favorite fictional musical? Let us know in the comments below...
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https://youtu.be/dQLeDhTtc9M There are so many performing options in the heart of the Big Apple, so why not take a bite performing in the following types of projects?- Off-Broadway (theatres with 100–499 seats)
- Off-Off-Broadway (intimate theatres with 99 seats or fewer)
- Showcases and workshops, where many new works and up-and-coming shows get produced Cabaret
- Immersive theatre (check out Punchdrunk, Speakeasy Dollhouse and Third Rail Projects)
- Theatre festivals, such as Broadway Bound Theatre Festival and New York Musical Festival
2. Travel the Country on a National Tour
https://youtu.be/tRcSKdS8FHU All across the country, performers are having the time of their lives as part of national tours. Big musical hits, recent or currently running Broadway musicals and numerous other theatre shows with different audience bases tour the United States all the time. If you love to travel, want to get paid to perform and don’t mind long days and nights on a tour bus, this is a great gig for you.3. See the World Sailing the Open Seas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubvngzAck84&feature=youtu.be The cast of “Hairspray” on the Oasis of the Seas certainly gave a stellar performance when they had the amazing opportunity to perform at the Tony Awards several years back. Though this may have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, this video does give an inside look into how cruise ships now offer some of the most elaborate musical revues, cabarets and even shortened versions of recent and currently running Broadway hits. If you are willing to sail the open seas for six months or more (and, not to mention, see the world for free), this is a great place to perform, gain experience and build a hefty financial nest egg.4. Theme Parks Aren’t Just for Your Inner Kid Anymore!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrxAF9NG8vE It’s safe to say this is an amazing rendition of “Let It Go” from “Frozen Live” at Disney's California Adventure Theme Park. With entertainment ranging from cabarets and musical revues to full-blown production shows, both U.S. and international theme parks are a great place to show off your talent and get paid for it. Keep in mind, this does mean you’ll have to do numerous shows a day, and the turnaround is usually pretty short, but it’s certainly worth it to build your resume. As an added bonus, think of all the fun you can have on your performing breaks!5. Regional Theatre
https://youtu.be/2_twYpohHK8 Paper Mill Playhouse is one of the best regional theatres in the country. In fact, it was honored with the Regional Theatre Tony Award in 2016! Its previous productions of “Newsies” and “Bandstand” originated here. The “Regions,” as theatre folk like to call it, have some of the best theatre around and often offer productions that rival Broadway. Keep in mind that most seasons consist of a mix of union and non-union talents (whom they job in from auditions held in New York City, Chicago and/or Los Angeles) as well as local performers to round out the cast in their shows. Seasons vary in length and performances, as do pay scales.6. Summer Stock, Dinner Theatre and Melodramas, Oh My!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_uyq3hjTUU The Muny is one of the oldest and largest outdoor summer stock theatres in the country. Its previous production of “The Wizard of Oz” certainly goes over the rainbow. There are hundreds of summer stocks, dinner theatres and melodramas across the United States, and while much of it tends to be seasonal, it’s a great performing outlet. Keep in mind that each venue is very unique and the skill sets that will get you hired vary greatly. You may work outside, in a fast-paced, barebones environment, in numerous productions at once or gain experience in more avant garde performing styles of the past you would otherwise only read about in a textbook. You can even learn the special skill of waiting tables, should your dinner theatre venue require this type of multitasking. Regardless, it’s all a plus if you’re gaining resume credits and the possibility to perform with some of the big-name Broadway talents who often grace these stages in starring roles.7. Kid-Friendly Theatre
https://youtu.be/cqapPaKrK5c Theatreworks USA is one of the top companies that produces shows for the younger set, but it is not alone. Theatre for Young Audiences is a huge market and can provide ample opportunities for actors. There are numerous theatres and touring companies that produce this work. If you love to work and/or perform for children and potentially tour the country, this is the gig for you!8. Corporate America Loves Artists
https://youtu.be/MHXJREGfr24 Corporate theatre, industrials and brand ambassadors are very lucrative work for performers, and depending on what you’re doing, potentially fulfilling as well. It could involve anything from hosting team-building events and conferences to selling products at trade shows or even doing a musical theatre interactive revue, such as The Water Coolers seen in the video above. If your skill set includes the ability to improvise, memorizing large amounts of dialogue and the ability to work a crowd or even alone, this is a great place to keep up your performing skills while raking in the dough. Even if you aren’t on Broadway, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your performing arts muscles. Let us know where you’ve performed in the comments below... [post_title] => 8 Great Performance Opportunities Beyond Broadway [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 8-great-performance-opportunities-beyond-broadway [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-07-03 11:00:59 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-07-03 15:00:59 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://theatrenerds.com/?p=328983 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 36 [current_post] => -1 [before_loop] => 1 [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11093 [post_author] => 916 [post_date] => 2018-09-26 16:04:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-09-26 20:04:12 [post_content] => We all know the acting world is hard. A field that's purely based on competition and image can naturally create a lot of pressure on us, the Actor's. It can be even harder for deaf people at times. Now please understand I'm not saying that Non-Deaf Actor's have it easy. However Deaf Actor's can particularly face a whole other level of stress that Non-Deaf Actor's don't have to face.
Way back in high school when I first started the life on stage. I can remember how pretty much the entire cast was doubting me. Somehow I could understand and some of their concerns were very valid. It was a Roger's and Hammerstein Musical (We did Cinderella). So how could it be possible for a deaf person to sing? The pressure was on. It's hard enough for an actor to have to build up the courage to sing a front of an audience. It's even harder to have to do that when since day one everyone, even your cast members expect you to fail.Never the less I got on that stage 14 times and sang my hard out to over 2,000 people. Deaf actor's if you're out there, use your hearing aids to tune out the noise. Believe me, it's worth it! At the end I stunned not only the audiences, I also stunned my cast member's in the show. (Every night!) Even my Director who gave me the role as The King told me I did a way better job than he thought I initially would have done. In fact he was stunned beyond words!
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Rehearsal's as we all know can be very hectic especially for Theatre. The Director and the Stage Manager trying to rehearsing multiple scenes while the Costume Designer is quietly fitting the Actor's on stage as well. In the meantime somewhere in a galaxy far away the Tech Crew is setting up the programs and tech equipment in the light house. So Imagine how frustrating it is when the Director already has repeated their instructions three times and yet you still can't hear them. Now I didn't know this at the time but by law it is required for Deaf Actor's to get any assistance they need in order to their job. Unfortunately for me as I said I didn't know that so I missed out several times on what my pertinent instructions where. So Deaf Actor's out there you are allowed by law to repeat your questions as many times as you need to.(Please do try your best to focus when the Director gives instructions. If you ask to many times for the Director to repeat their question you might end up delaying rehearsal's too long. That you all have to end up staying a few extra hours to catch up. So be aware of the Director's time as well as the Actor's time)
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I don't know if this is a trend. However, unfortunately, I have done a couple of shows, where I have had cast member's blame me if they didn't hear the instructions correctly. This wouldn't happen just once but several times. So I would just like to say if anyone of you who have ever done this please stop. We as cast member's should work together. It's extremely unprofessional to blame a deaf person for you not following the instructions. In fact, it shows to the Director that you are not professional, disrespectful and completely unaccountable. Which only damages your career more than the deaf person you're trying to hinder. So Deaf Actor's out there if somebody is trying to use you as an escape to face the consequences of their actions. Don't make the same mistake I did. Bring it up the situation with the Director at a later time when he/she is free and not distracted. If you let things like that go it can do more damage to you rather than just telling the truth.
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Auditions, Opening Night's it can all be very stressful and a busy time in an Actor's life. Now imagine if you are opening your show, or you're at an audition. In both scenarios, you have to sing. Now imagine if one of your ears died and you can only hear in one.You have to sing in a 2 1/2 hr show or go thru a hour audition with only 50% of your hearing working. How does that sound for a stressful day? If I had a dollar every time that happened to be during a show or an audition I'd be able to easily rack up billions of dollars. Now audition prep and show prep is a bit different for us Deaf Actor's out there. Not only do we have to be also mentally physically and vocally prepared. But we also have to make sure we have back up battery in case our hearing aid dies. Or worse yet you get sweat because of all the dancing and the heat of your costume/wig. That case no number of batteries will be able to revive the hearing aid then. So word of advice to my fellow Deaf Actor's out there, get an extra hearing aid. If you can't afford it (cause they are expensive) then go online and buy yourself a hearing aid sock. At least then you can save your hearing aid from dying from all the sweat. Also please do notify the people in the audition room or your crew at the show your hearing aid has died. So in case they do talk to you they know they have to project and speak slower in order for you to hear them.
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Just to make myself clear here the Performing Arts Industry is hard no matter who you are. This article is more to share some of the struggles Deaf Actor's have to deal with. It's to bring another view to the struggles that we all have. Yet deaf actor's might have a few (very unnecessary) things to deal with. This is about sharing the world of Theatre.Yes, Theatre is hard work but we can all agree on stage and off stage, it is a life changing experience. We all have struggles and we can all overcome them. So I hope this article showed you that whether you're deaf or not we aren't so different from each other at all. In fact, we are all very similar, we all are completely nuts. We all sing constantly no matter where we are. (No matter if we are actually good or not.) We all can remember lines from decades ago but yet forget why we are going to the kitchen. (Don't lie this has happened to you.) We all memorize the cast recordings of shows before we go see them.We are all in this together! Let's not use each other's small physicality for an excuse to get away with things. Instead, let's use that small physicality or whatever it is to build each other up! Cause there is no other Community like the Theatre Community.
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