Subscriber Spotlight
This week we are starting a new series called “Subscriber Spotlight.” Each month we will feature one of our hundreds of subscribers around the world.… Read More Subscriber Spotlight
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Teaching in Polarizing Times
Last week, I had the distinct honor to be a keynote speaker for the ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing) Conference in Leura, New South Wales (nestled in the Blue Mountains, two and a half hours Northwest of Sydney – one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever been in my entire life).… Read More Teaching in Polarizing Times
Interview: Carmel Dean & Dick Scanlan
Several years ago, a young Australian composer by the name of Carmel Dean expressed interest in joining ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com. Her songs were exceptional, especially her settings of Edna St. Vincent Millay poems. In addition to her glorious writing, she has been an active musical director, supervisor, and arranger on Broadway. Last week, we had the pleasure… Read More Interview: Carmel Dean & Dick Scanlan
Everyone Has to Find Their Own Way
The other week, I was at the gym when I bumped into a former student I hadn’t seen in a while (he knows I’m writing about him and gave his blessing on this post). He told me he needed to take some time off and “just work” without auditioning for a year so he could… Read More Everyone Has to Find Their Own Way
Supporting New Musicals — First Stage
It takes committment and vision to search out and support new work. One of the few theaters in America that has consistently fostered new musicals for children is First Stage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.… Read More Supporting New Musicals — First Stage
Why I Left Academia
It’s been a little over a year since I stepped down from my post as a voice teacher at a competitive musical theatre program. Since then, I have been reflecting on why I really left and whether or not I would take on a long-term position at a college or university again. I’ve decided to… Read More Why I Left Academia
Summer Homework for the Musical Theatre Performer
When I was young, my mom and dad would get a huge sheet of white poster board, which would be hung in my room at our camp in the Adirondacks. On it, in big black sharpie letters, would be written GREAT EXPECTATIONS and underneath would be a list of things I needed to complete before… Read More Summer Homework for the Musical Theatre Performer
