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Expressions Of The Self - Stage And Vocal Performance - With Steven Memel
It's easy to assume that successful veteran actors such as Lauren Bacall, Isabella Rosellini and John Woods might not need additional help developing and evolving their craft or pushing their careers to a higher level. But that's precisely why they and many others seek the help of Steven Memel, a Los Angeles-based vocal and acting coach who, for nearly 20 years has counseled professional and aspiring performers with a philosophy of reinforcing the purity of art as an...
Al Lee
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Actors As Musicians - Is The Face of Musical Theater Changing?
Is the current trend in musical theater calling for actors to be more than "triple threat" singer, dancer, actors? Do they need to be musicians, as well? If the recent trend of musicals on Broadway and The West End are any indication, then the answer is yes.
Beverly Stone
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How Can I Improve The Basics Of Pirouette Exercises - Especially In Pointe Shoes?
Even if you are never going to dance ballet in pointe shoes because of gender, casting, dance style or because you are starting ballet at a later age, how to improve pirouettes is important. Pirouettes are fun, showy, and prominent in classical ballet choreography as well as other dance styles.
Dianne M. Buxton
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Ballerina Teresa Reichlen - Gives Performance Lessons To Students, Athletes and Artists
Teresa Reichlen of the New York City Ballet is a premier dancer in the competitive and demanding world of ballet but, as a person, she remains centered and inspired by her art. Her poised, serene face, long legs and elegant jumps have made her a soloist at age 23 in one of the world's greatest ballet companies. This article explains three important lessons Reichlen has learned to help her grow as a ballerina and person. These same lessons can help performers in school, sports and the...
Michael Cerreto
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Where Are the Most Comfy Theater Seats in Lancashire?
I'm a regular theater goer and not even being that tall I always find that my knees are banging the seats in front. On a first trip to a theater in Blackburn I was pleasantly surprised at the space afforded to me.
Paul Yates
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An Inspector Calls at the Shaw Festival (A Review)
The Inspector Calls, playing through October at the Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario), is an ingeniously plotted classic mystery play, full of well-timed twists and turns, a sure bet for an evening's entertainment. (I rant about the strong ideological content of this play in a separate post.) The Shaw Festival's presentation is more than competent, but we left disappointed.
Clarence Threepwood
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Irish Dance & Irish Music
Music and dance has been at the very heart of Irish culture and heritage for as long as we can remember. These traditional songs and dances which have been passed down through the years give us a strong sense of cultural identity and are still a huge part of our social lives. Let's take a closer look at how Irish music and Irish dance have become the cornerstone of our heritage and culture.
Mairead Foley
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Las Vegas Shows, the Best Entertainment in the World!
Of all the entertainment in Sin City, a Las Vegas Show is probably one of the most exciting things you can do, short of winning that million dollar progressive jackpot. Tickets to the big shows such as "O" and Le Reve at the Wynn can be difficult to come by, but if you do some research on the shows you want to see, and book in advance, you can have your pick of all the live entertainment Las Vegas has to offer.
Christian Rogers
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What is Sleight of Hand From Easy Magic Trix
What is sleight of hand. "Sleight of hand, also known as 'prestidigitation' ("quick fingers") or léger de main (from the for french "lightness of hand"), is the set of techniques used by a magician (or card sharp) to manipulate objects such as cards and coins secretly. " - wikipedia So to put it basically, you (the magician) are trying to perform an act without the audience seeing it or knowing about it, so you can then manipulate the trick to get the required out come.
Neal Hendes
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Singing Tips For Beginners - How to Get the Best Singing Lessons
If you want a career in singing or simply want to have fun developing your voice, you'll probably need to get singing lessons at some point in your development. You'd think this would be a simple matter of looking up names of teachers in a directory, right? Well, unfortunately, finding a great singing teacher is not quite that simple. Ending up with the wrong singing teacher could mean more than wasted time and money. A bad teacher could ruin your voice and your hopes. It's...
Helen Astrid
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