Image courtesy of Matt Wade under CC BY-SA 2.0 Okay, so we have a confession: when we mention theater podcasts to our less obsessive interested friends, it has occasionally been met with a skeptical, “I’m sorry, did you say theater…
Image courtesy of Matt Wade under CC BY-SA 2.0 Okay, so we have a confession: when we mention theater podcasts to our less obsessive interested friends, it has occasionally been met with a skeptical, “I’m sorry, did you say theater…
If you’ve done any theater, you’ve definitely uttered those fateful words: “I can’t; I have rehearsal.” The first time you say it, it’s no big deal. You got the role! You’re in a play! The fiftieth time, however, things start…
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…