Musical for First Time Director?
Thu, 31 Jan 2008, 09:20 amgregdonhardt6 posts in thread
Musical for First Time Director?
Thu, 31 Jan 2008, 09:20 amI am looking to make my debut as a director in early 2010 for a small amateur theatre organisation in Adelaide. The company produces musicals and I am looking at thoughts on which musical would be suitable for a first time director. I will have heaps of support from very experienced Choreographers and Musical Directors. I would like to do something that is reasonably popular/well known. Having said that, I would also like to do something different. Cast size is not an issue. The theatre is small and has no fly capabilities, so any sets etc would need to be set and manipulated on stage. There is the option to perform on approx 1 m of stage in front of the pro arch.
Any ideas?
Meant To Be
Mon, 3 Mar 2008, 08:36 pmMeant To Be might be the ideal choice for a first-time director. It has a great rock score that lends itself to plenty of chereographed dance routines, it can be performed with large and small casts and has roles for people of all ages.
Meant To Be centres on Michelle, who comes to the city with her dad and befriends the lead singer in a rock band. Unfortunately for her, her dad starts going out with new boyfriend's mum. The two kids try to break up their parents' relationship because if it leads to marriage, the kids will become brother and sister, hence dooming their own relationship.
Check out the website below.
www.meanttobemusicals.com.au
Good Luck and just remember: no matter which musical you go with, expect to work very, very hard.