“Should he make a statement or apologize? Heck no. It’s comedy. His audience is broader than just theatre nerds. I don’t blame anyone for laughing at it, for Colbert is a gifted comedian. But should he reflect and promise, even just to himself and his staff, to make it right going forward? Heck yes.”
Read More“I’ve seen white performers show up late for call or call out at the last minute for reasons they’re not being honest about. I’ve seen white performers throw fits in rehearsal studios, dressing rooms, and recording booths. Yet their employment is never threatened. Producing teams don’t shun them, they try to appease them.
But for the black performer? We’re the ones who have to behave, stay in line, don’t act out. We’re the toxic element that needs to be removed for the production to go on as a cohesive unit.”
Read More“I’ve decided to turn to musical theatre to get that extra dose of holiday spirit without having to listen to the same old songs over and over again. Here are my favorite musical theatre songs to keep you in the Christmas spirit this year.”
Read More“While we are living in a time of growing positive portrayals of people with disabilities in the media, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge the way disability has been depicted in the past and how it still affects our views on disability and people with disabilities today.
Read More“If the performing arts are so good for us, and bring us abundant benefits, why do they also influence us so negatively? How can a space be our absolute safest, and also the source of our distress?”
Read More“Hiring a talented but also reliable production team can be stressful. Of course, you want a crew that can help bring your vision to the stage, but how do you know they’ll also make deadlines, show up to production meetings on time, and overall be a professional individual?”
Read More“With the film adaptation of ‘In the Heights’ officially released to the general public (both in movie theatres, and on HBO Max), the time for Easter egg hunting has begun. Below are 13 of our favorite cameos, ranging from original Broadway cast members to legendary public radio hosts.”
Read More“To me, if half the soundtrack stays with the audience after it ends, the movie musical succeeded. Is it a low bar? I guess, but ultimately, the goal of a movie musical is for the music to engage the audience long after the performance ends.”
Read More“In an age of virtual learning, theatre educators have been met with new challenges of how to create theatre and engage their students in a new platform.”
Read More“A U.K. actress who was fired from the lead role in The Color Purple for past alleged homophobic remarks on social media claims she did not realize the character she was due to portray was a lesbian and would have refused to take on the role if she did.”
Read More“From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for making this semester the best that you could have possibly made it. Logging on every day was that much easier because you were on the other side of the screen ready to welcome us.”
Read More“One year from now, as theatres re-emerge, the most historic stage in New York City, Cherry Lane Theatre, will unveil an exciting community-wide theatre project.”
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