When I graduated from university, my first theatrical adventure outside of school was at a Fringe Festival. I left my campus full of confidence, excitement and an idea of how I thought Fringes worked. Together with a team of my fellow graduates, we enjoyed a successful run but met some challenges during the process. In […]
The post On the Fringe: An Artist’s Guide to Preparing for Fringe Festivals appeared first on The NewMusicalTheatre.com Green Room.
Over the past couple of decades, musical theatre has seen a surge of narratives and stories focusing on teenagers. From Hairspray to 13, musical theatre has welcomed and embraced the often misunderstood adolescent population. Even looking back on decades past, classics like West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie and Grease put the teenager center stage. […]
The post The B**** of Seventeen: Spring Awakening, Heathers, and the Role of the Teenager in Modern Musical Theatre appeared first on The NewMusicalTheatre.com Green Room.
While pursuing my undergraduate career, I was fortunate enough to have found a program that combined my two greatest passions, theatre and film, into one harmonious degree. I graduated with a solid understanding of how both platforms function culturally, socially and artistically. Now that I am no longer a student, I often feel torn between […]
The post Stageflix: 4 Musical Theatre Documentaries for Every Broadway Enthusiast appeared first on The NewMusicalTheatre.com Green Room.
In Part 1 of my “Dynamic Duo” series, we covered topics like honesty between co-writers and how to manage obstacles like distance. This week, we’ll uncover more tips and tricks related to the importance of fairness and responsibility between co-writers. Read on for 3 more secrets of a successful writing partnership. 1. Define Your Responsibilities […]
The post Dynamic Duo: Co-Writing and How to Achieve Artistic Success with Your Writing Partner (Part 2) appeared first on The NewMusicalTheatre.com Green Room.
As we venture into a bright and shiny new year, we bid a fond farewell to a standout year for Broadway and theatre in general. With shows like Fun Home, Hamilton and Deaf West’s revival of Spring Awakening, musical theatre is slowly developing into a more diverse and accessible community for performers and audiences. Representing […]
The post #MusicalTube: 4 Must-Watch Behind-The-Scenes Videos of 2015 appeared first on The NewMusicalTheatre.com Green Room.
Kander and Ebb, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Webber and Rice. Historically, musical theatre has had its fair share of songwriting duos whose names have audiences lining up around the block to witness the genius of their partnerships onstage. It’s an understatement to say that writing for musical theatre (and theatre in general) is no small feat, […]
The post Dynamic Duo: Co-Writing and How to Achieve Artistic Success with Your Writing Partner (Part 1) appeared first on The NewMusicalTheatre.com Green Room.
Toronto, Ontario is home to a rich and ever-developing theatre scene. As an artist, I am fortunate to be able to work in a community that not only welcomes Broadway’s culture but also fosters new and exciting Canadian content. For my first NewMusicalTheatre.com blog, I wanted to share a list of my favourite ways to […]
The post Toronto’s Theatre Scene: The Hottest Places to Check out Musical Theatre appeared first on The NewMusicalTheatre.com Green Room.
