Dear Actors, From The Crew

Dear Actors, From The Crew

True story: I remember working as an assistant stage manager on a show in university, and overhearing the following statement from one of the actresses: "I don't know why anyone would want to be an ASM. They do all the hard work and we get all the glory." I kind of wanted to hit that …

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First Rehearsal Excitement… Nancy Drew Starts Today!

It's only been a few weeks since A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Wedding Singer closed, and already it's time to gear up and start my newest directing project, Nancy Drew: Girl Detective. I'm looking forward to starting and working with a whole batch of new kids. I have a cast of 23 junior-level kids …

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Vote for The Wedding Singer for a Brickenden Award!

Vote for The Wedding Singer for a Brickenden Award!

I am so pleased and proud to announce that The Wedding Singer is a finalist for a Brickenden Award for Best Youth Musical! We are among great company -- the other four finalists are Singin' in the Rain and The King & I (OKTC), Monty Python's Spamalot (London Central S.S.) and The Music Man (Beal …

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10 Theatrical Resolutions for the New Year

10 Theatrical Resolutions for the New Year

It's nearly 2015 (in some countries, it's already 2015) and it's time to start fresh in the new year. If you haven't figured out what your new year's resolution is yet, here are some ideas for you! Plan ahead and give yourself more time to prepare for auditions. While you're at it, find some new …

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Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Tom Lenk

"I'm an old-fashioned theatre major at heart." - Tom Lenk, actor (Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel)