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Roles of a Performer

Regardless of the medium, a performer presents his work for others to see, hoping for a good show and positive responses. But the actual performances are just part of the story. The performer assumes a variety of roles to support his work and keep the interests of fans.

Stage Platforms For Your Hidden Talents

There is a performer in each one of us; an actor, a dancer or a singer. And there are many ways we try and live out our fantasies. The growing spurt of stage shows in different environments is only a way of letting that performer in us out.

Stage Management Duties

A stage manager must keep detailed and updated notes.notebook image by Danil Vachegin from Fotolia.comA stage manager is responsible for seeing that everything in a theatrical production runs smoothly. He takes notes for the director, coordinates schedules and is responsible for ensuring...

Running a Talent Agency Business - How Hard Can it Be?

If you hope to soon be running a talent agency business, you'll need to understand that if you're not careful, you could be at your business's end soon after you start. Why is this so? This is a kind of business that thrives or dies based on its reputation, that's why. If you mak

5565 West Side Story

The courage and commitment shown by the creative team for this presentation of West Side Story are more than rewarded by a triumphant production. Musical director John O'Brien conducts an orchestra obviously delighting in the exuberant rhythms of Leonard Bernstein's famous score while also

Principles of Stage Lighting

Lights can create lush atmospheres and colorful backdrops.girls dancing image by Luisafer from Fotolia.comDespite the common belief that a theater production's success relies on its performers, stage lighting also plays a significant role. Apart from basic illumination, four key...

5 Tips on How to Achieve Perfect Pitch

A perfect pitch is the ability to sing or identify a given note without a reference pitch. It is achieved when you are able to identify any given note or multiple notes played simultaneously and sing any note without a reference pitch. A person with a perfect pitch can identify whether or not an ins

What Oil and Water, and Bach in Mulhausen Have in Common

The year in Muhlhausen as told by Maria Barbara Bach, JS Bach's first wife. I have begun to wonder if St. Blaise's in Muhlhausen is such a good place for us or not. What were they thinking when they hired my Johann Sebastian Bach?

Tips to Learn Argentine Tango - 3 Tips to Simplify Learning Argentine Tango

If you want to learn how to dance Argentine tango quicker and have more fun, then you have to read this article. You want to be patient while learning how to dance, choose a good teacher and stop analyzing every step. After reading this article you will understand how easy it is to master Argentine

Top 10 Talk Show Memorable Moments of 2013

2013 was a year of transition for our the talk show industry. But a lot of other cool stuff happened, too. Check out our Top 10 Memorable Moments to find out what that stuff was.

More Costume Supply Shops in Los Angeles

A look at some notable costume supply shops and workshops in Los Angeles, which can be incredible resources for costume designers, offering everything from sewing and crafting supplies, to abundant material.

Online Violin Lessons - The Way For You to Learn?

Learning to play the violin should be an exciting challenge - in which you provide the commitment, make the time and practice regularly to achieve your level.Your teacher should provide the tools and examples with which you will succeed.

How to Get Discount Tickets for "Disney on Broadway" Shows

Disney on Broadway is a collection of Disney movies turned into musicals and performed in Broadway theaters. Classics such as "Beauty and the Beast", "The Lion King" and "Mary Poppins" come to life on stage as actors take on the roles of favorite characters. Tickets to Broadway shows can be expensiv