How did you get into theatre?
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:29 pm
Hey guys,
Not sure if this is in the right section of the board...
Just curious as to how everyone got interested in theatre and musicals? Were you brought to them as children? Were you exposed to them as adults? What other musicals do you like?
For me, I never really had any exposure to anything theatre-wise. I grew up in a family that didn't really have any interest in the arts. However in grade 10 some friends were going on an overnight fieldtrip to the Stratford Festival, so I signed up to go along.
We went to Stratford and saw 2 plays, Amadeus and the Merry Wives of Windsor. Then the next day we drove to Toronto, had a tour of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, and then saw The Who's Tommy, which was my very first musical.
I soon after bought the cast recording and became obsessed with the show. Then I got involved in our school musical productions, which became by far my favorite part of high school.
Since then I've seen many musical, some here in Ottawa and many while traveling too. There have been a few I didn't care for but most I have really enjoyed. I find it incredible to have an entire story acted and sang right in front of you. Such a personal experience compared to film.
Some of my other favorites besides BE are Wicked, Tommy, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Phantom.
Two that I just didn't care for were Miss Saigon and Rent... but my experience tells me it's just me, lol!
Not sure if this is in the right section of the board...
Just curious as to how everyone got interested in theatre and musicals? Were you brought to them as children? Were you exposed to them as adults? What other musicals do you like?
For me, I never really had any exposure to anything theatre-wise. I grew up in a family that didn't really have any interest in the arts. However in grade 10 some friends were going on an overnight fieldtrip to the Stratford Festival, so I signed up to go along.
We went to Stratford and saw 2 plays, Amadeus and the Merry Wives of Windsor. Then the next day we drove to Toronto, had a tour of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, and then saw The Who's Tommy, which was my very first musical.
I soon after bought the cast recording and became obsessed with the show. Then I got involved in our school musical productions, which became by far my favorite part of high school.
Since then I've seen many musical, some here in Ottawa and many while traveling too. There have been a few I didn't care for but most I have really enjoyed. I find it incredible to have an entire story acted and sang right in front of you. Such a personal experience compared to film.
Some of my other favorites besides BE are Wicked, Tommy, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Phantom.
Two that I just didn't care for were Miss Saigon and Rent... but my experience tells me it's just me, lol!