Image by Josh Plueger, courtesy of Offutt Air Force Base When you want to make a serious splash onstage, red show choir dresses are a fantastic way to do it. Red is impossible to ignore — which means that these…
Image by Josh Plueger, courtesy of Offutt Air Force Base When you want to make a serious splash onstage, red show choir dresses are a fantastic way to do it. Red is impossible to ignore — which means that these…
If you’re looking for musicals with female leads, you’re not alone — many theater groups have an abundance of talented women. The musical theater canon hasn’t quite caught up; in many shows (especially Golden Age musicals), the number of leading…
If you have a lower female voice, finding good audition songs for altos is a challenge — but it’s so worth the effort! When you have a song that fits comfortably in your vocal range, you can feel more confident…
Picking musicals for high school is a huge responsibility — in addition to finding a show that’s appropriate for your students, you need to consider parents, school leadership, the school board, and the community at large. It can be challenging,…
Let’s be honest: sopranos are hardly hurting for showtunes. From My Fair Lady to The Secret Garden, the musical theatre canon is littered with songs for legit sopranos, from soaring ballads to charming patter songs. When it comes to funny…
Almost every musical has one — a musical theater duet for a male and female. Broadway shows are littered with beautiful duets! So, when you’re choosing a duet for a concert, you should be all set, right? Well…sometimes. When you’re…
As an actor in 2021, you know that an online presence is non-negotiable — you need a platform to promote yourself and your work. Your social media is solid, so now it’s time for the next step: figuring out how…
If you audition regularly for musical theater, you’re probably accustomed to lugging around a heavy audition book. An iPad seems like the perfect alternative — it’s lightweight and fits your entire sheet music library, so you can pull out any…
If you love musical theater, you’ve probably seen — or performed in — more than a few Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. From their first Broadway musical (Oklahoma!) to their last (The Sound of Music), Golden-Age darlings Richard Rodgers and Oscar…
When you’re a performer, your acting resume is one of your most important tools. In many cases, it’s your only chance to make an impression on a casting director — your resume and headshot can make the difference between getting…