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 …
Continue reading A Visual Crash Course in Shakespeare’s Tragedies
At the end of rehearsals, artistic team members (directors, musical directors, choreographers, etc.) will often give notes, which are messages to the cast and crew to change or improve a specific aspect of their performance or job. The artistic team will use notes to refine and polish the appearance of the show. It's often one of the …
I sent out a message on Facebook recently asking my theatre friends, "If you could give some advice to a total theatre newbie, what advice would you give?" And boy, oh boy, did I get a ton of responses! Turns out theatre people have lots of opinions! In fact, I got so many suggestions, that I …
I took a trip down memory lane to make this playlist! This list features a number of songs either from a musical I've worked on/been in, or used in a show. It's kind of an, well, eclectic mix, but it's a lot of fun! Enjoy! 1 - March of the Toy Soldiers from The Nutcracker …
Continue reading Sunday Evening Dance Party – My Musical History
Actors, directors, and theatre people in general are busy people. They're constantly on the the go from one show to the next, and often from one rehearsal to the next! It's rare to see a theatre person only working on one project at a time. While multi-tasking can be great, it can also lead to …
Continue reading How to Deal: 10 Tips for Dealing With Schedules & Conflicts, For Actors
Kerry Hishon 