"I come from musical theatre, and a lot of musical theatre is about accepting fantasy. I think it is more about just being open and accepting." - Amy Adams, actress & singer
The Musical Theatre Tag
Confession time - I have a serious case of blogger's block. I have no idea what to write tonight. So after staring at my blank WordPress screen for about an hour, I finally did a quick Google search for "theatre tag questions" and lo and behold, justamusicalgal came through for me! THANK YOU! So read on …
Self-Care for Performers: 5 Useful Tips
Performing is an extremely strenuous pastime, both physically and emotionally. Acting, singing, dancing, stage combat (often all at the same time!) can take its toll on you. No matter whether you are a professional performer or part of a community theatre production, it's crucial that all performers take good care of themselves in order to …
How to Deal: Dealing With Scheduling & Conflicts, For Directors
Last week I blogged about dealing with scheduling and conflicts for actors. But it's not just actors who need to plan ahead and consider their schedules; directors need to be even more organized, since they have to consider not only their schedule, but everyone else's schedules! But with some smart planning and clear communication, directors …
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A Visual Crash Course in Shakespeare’s Tragedies
There's a saying that you can tell whether you're watching a Shakespearean comedy or tragedy with this easy litmus test: if everyone gets married, you're watching a comedy, and if everyone dies, you're watching a tragedy. (What about those pesky "history" plays? That's another can of worms altogether!) Since you've determined that what you're watching (in this …
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Kerry Hishon 