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’ve ever tried to find white character shoes, you know the struggle is real — we’ve searched through every dance and theater store, and we can find only three pairs that are true character shoes. (That would be #1,…
Is there anything better than stepping onstage in gorgeous, sparkly show choir dresses? We don’t think so! Show choir is our happy place — seriously, it’s pure joy — and the perfect dress just makes everything better. Whether you’re choosing…
You have a big audition coming up. Your music is ready. Your acting skills are sharp. Then comes the big question: what to wear to an audition for a musical? Unless you’re going out for a professional production or a…
Character shoes are a must for every theater actress or dancer, but when you’re buying your first pair or working with a limited budget, it can be difficult to justify the high price tag. If that sounds familiar, don’t stress…
If you’re like many musical theater actors, you might be terrified of Shakespeare auditions. Don’t panic — Shakespeare is actually much closer to your comfort zone than standard straight theater. It’s rhythmic, and the lines often read more like lyrics…
If you’ve ever wondered if you should audition for a musical when you can’t sing, the answer is, unequivocally: Yes! Musicals need all types of people: dancers, actors, singers, and people to fill the stage in big crowd numbers. Some…
Welcome to our brand-new reviewer! She’s an experienced regional and community theater actress who’s tried every character shoe on the market. I bought the Capezio Manhattan character shoes for a dance-heavy role in West Side Story. My goals were: a…
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Jennifer R. to Theater Love. She’s a regional theater actress, singer, and an accomplished concert soloist who has struggled to figure out how to overcome stage fright for her entire career — until she discovered…
Recently, I was asked to direct a musical for a community theater group. As a long-time actor and singer, I’ve always been curious about what goes on behind the table at a musical theater audition. What happened after I got…