tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post7845718868834082472..comments2023-06-08T09:09:26.663-04:00Comments on THE CHARLEBOIS POST - MONTREAL: Theatre for Thought, March 29, 2011Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-4681910527630141502011-04-03T11:06:54.215-04:002011-04-03T11:06:54.215-04:00You'll get no argument from me. Many theatre s...You'll get no argument from me. Many theatre schools are apprehensive to produce musicals because they feel it is not a legitimate acting exercise. Exposure to the genre shows this is not the case.<br />The final acting project for the graduating class at John Abbott is scenes from the musical version of Spring Awakening. Chosen not only because of what it offers in voice and movement (the staples of any program), but ultimately because it offers acting challenges more profound than most plays.<br />If musical theatre skills are better nurtured in the city, then the professional companies are more apt to produce them. That would mean more people would go to the theatre. Something everyone wants.Rob Burnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-25465665422693694072011-03-31T06:11:46.079-04:002011-03-31T06:11:46.079-04:00Hi Rob,
John Abbot does provide accomplished thea...Hi Rob,<br /><br />John Abbot does provide accomplished theatre training, but I'm afraid your remark only proves my point. 1 musical every 3 years does not provide students with adequate exposure to the genre. Let's put it another way: would you only produce 1 non-musical every 3 years? Would you consider that adequate training? <br /><br />Further, while acting / voice classes are essential, unless a school offers comprehensive dance training, its students will be unprepared to compete in the professional world. I can only re-iterate my argument that schools need to offer more specialized musical theatre training that covers all areas of the field.<br /><br />Thanks for writing!joel fishbanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-46612563965498594682011-03-30T17:22:31.636-04:002011-03-30T17:22:31.636-04:00John Abbott College's professional theatre pro...John Abbott College's professional theatre program produces 1 musical every 3 years. The last 2 productions were Hair and Fiddler on The Roof. Both were highly acclaimed and enjoyed sold out runs. <br />The acting and voice classes both cover skills necessary for the musical theatre.<br />Our next musical will be in spring 2013 and you Mr. Fishbane, are invited.<br />Rob BurnsRob Burnsnoreply@blogger.com