Doesn’t it seem like there’s always so much to do and so little time to do it in? Before I left for Cirque Du Soleil it seemed like there was a million and one things to do. I was sitting here thinking about all the things I wanted to do but never got around [...]
High School Musical Part Two begins production soon. The movie is slated to begin production in Utah on February 19th, 2007.
On February 9th, it was reported that three of the cast members are holding out for a more lucrative contract. The actors reported to be involved in the dispute are Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu and [...]
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show music score calls for Piano/Conductor’s Score, Synthesizer, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums. Having not received the scores yet, I am not clear yet whether the Bb Tenor Saxophone part is only played by a character or played throughout.
NEW RHS BROADWAY SOUNDTRACK RECORDING
The Rocky Horror Show - The New [...]
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High School Musical rehearsal schedule for musicians can be found here: HSM Musician Rehearsal Schedule. HSM musicians please visit that page for updates and musician-specific info. Still need two guitars and latin percussion. If you play either of these instruments and have contacted me, please email me again.
Would also still like two marching Sousaphones and [...]
Note: These notes reflect how I approach the audition process. It may not be universal protocol, but has been consistent for all shows I have worked on.
A couple people have asked me why I didn’t cast certain individuals in different roles. This might be a good time to explain the casting process to eliminate some [...]
Suggested Films for Dracula Projects. I highly recommend the newer Masterpiece Theater presentation of Dracula from PBS. Very nice contrast by the Dracula actor between the old and young Dracula parts.
Dracula Films
Nosferatu, Eine Symphonie des Grayens (The Undead, a Symphony of Horror) (1922)
Directed by F.W. Murnau. A silent classic of the German expressionist cinema. Believed [...]
If you’re working on Dracula, here are some things you might hear backstage to remind you that yes indeed….. you are working on Dracula.
“I really shouldn’t be running while wearing fangs”
“Can’t see the blood from the balcony, add more Karo syrup”
“Should the music be louder when the stake goes through the heart or during the [...]
