Tag: cast

Lord of the Rings Will Have US Premiere

The Lord of the Rings will have its US Premiere this summer in Chicago! Titled “The Lord of the Rings- A Musical Tale”, the show will be collaborating with the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. The production is rumoured to have a full cast with ensemble and large-scale puppets to help bring the story to life. Could this be the show potentially heading for Broadway or a Middle Earth world tour?

What Makes a Good Cast?: A Love Letter to “1925”

There is something both exciting and petrifying about a group of strangers coming together. Whether it’s that very first day of school, a new co-owners committee, or even jury duty, we are all predestined to experience such gatherings throughout our lives. However, for those who like to perform, first day’s introductions and making a good impression are parts of their routine.

Being A Part Of The Wicked Cast: Defying Gravity

Ever since I was ten years old, my dream has always been to be in the Wicked cast. Over the course of my life, I’ve always tried to take steps towards finally achieving that dream – my living room has seen more renditions of my one-woman Wicked than I can count, and I can certainly say I’ve painted myself green once or twice in my childhood just to see what it would look like.

Stage Management: Tailored Communication

One of the central elements of stage management is communication. We are tasked with circulating information to everyone involved in a production. Oftentimes, we keep distribution lists, existing solely to organize which person gets what information. Everyone receives the daily call, the production team gets the rehearsal reports, line notes are sent individually, and so on. Efficient communication can make the difference between a well-organized process and one filled with contention.

Stage Managers: Moving from Theatre to Ceremonies

My first experience of a ceremony was in 2008 when I was an ASM for the London Handover in Beijing – (the big red bus with Leona Lewis singing and Beckham kicking a football from it!) Originally out in Beijing as Stage Manager for the National Youth Theatre (who were singing the UK National Anthem), I threw myself at the handover stage management team for the 10 days we were out there and offered myself up in any way that could make me even the tiniest bit useful.

So You Want To Write A Play?

In brief, when we are looking at a new play, if the title is of interest, the first thing we do is look at the cast list.

You must have a cast list! Do not expect everyone to have to read your play to find out who is in it!