My New Blogspot Article

So the latest article on the Broadway Blogspot is from me.  I decided to write about the need to always be working on improving oneself in their career.  I know it fits with any career but, I think it's especially true in a performer's world.

Anyway, check it out at Broadway Blogspot!

What do you all think?  What are you doing to improve yourself in your careers?  Or if, like me, you're stuck in a survival job, what are we doing to get out of it?

Until next time...

Write an Article for Broadway Blogspot

Do you have a performance related story or advice that you'd like to share with your peers and other aspiring performers? Then send it to us for a chance to be part of our "Featured Articles" section. 

Just keep it to 500 words or less and make sure it stays somewhere within the realm of theatre. It doesn't need to be only about performing, it can be anything back stage too. We want to hear from people involved in all aspects.

Unfortunately we can't offer any pay but, if your article is chosen, you can have the satisfaction of knowing you may have helped to inspire a fellow performer in this tough, amazing business we call show. Send your article to BroadwayBlogspot@BroadwayBlogspot.com. 

Check out the link to see the articles we've already posted. Maybe one of them will inspire you to write something from your own perspective. We look forward to reading what you have to say.

http://www.broadwayblogspot.com/articles.html

Broadway Blogspot Update 10: Old Friends Doing New Things

So, it's been quite a while since I decided to blog about our doings over at Broadway Blogspot.  I've kind of gotten wrapped up in writing about myself (which I guess is what most blogs do) but, I'm going to try and get these updates going again because the site is really growing and we've got so many past contributors who are doing some really cool things!

So, here we go:

1. If you haven't seen it yet, we've posted our newest video with Travis Kelley.  A dancer who turned to photography, Travis tells us who/what to look for when we need our photos done.  We learn a little about how dancing has taught him to "focus on the image."  He also gives us great advice for taking photos and if there's a "secret pose" when getting your pictures taken.  Check him out.
2. Playwright/Author David Matthew Barnes who wrote an article for us, "The Sky's the Limit", recently had his novel Mesmerized listed as a "Top Teen Read" on Amazon.  Very cool and congrats to him!
3. Producer Dani Davis and composer Jason Howland are currently touring with Handel's Messiah Rock's.  Together they have helped to blend classic rock sounds into Handel's original Messiah to give a little "updated" twist.
4. Our friends at Theatrical Gems have a benefit performance of the Cy Coleman musical Wildcat coming up on December 19.  This one time only performance benefits The Actor's Fund and features several Broadway vets, including Tony nominee, Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde). 

As you can see, there's a lot going on with us and with our friends.  Hopefully, you'll get a chance to check out there interviews and maybe what they're doing now.  Just click on their name or title to check out a video or to get more info about their current projects.  I'm gonna work on being better about getting updates posted on here to keep everyone up to speed about what we're doing at Broadway Blogspot.  Everyone is working really hard so, I hope you'll check everything out.

Until next time...

My Broadway Blogspot Hosting Debut

So today, the Broadway Blogspot video about last week's Broadway Flea Market has gone up.  It's my debut as a host!  Unfortunately, I can't post the video here but I can add the link which is here.

Check it out and let me know what you think.  Hopefully, I'll get the chance to do more hosting in the future.


Until next time...

Broadway Blogspot's Broadway Grab Bag

As most of you know, I've been working as the Research and Marketing Director for Broadway Blogspot since the web site went live back in April.  Well we're having our first contest!  I wanted to post the Official Press Release so that you can check it out and, hopefully, win some of the cool prizes we're giving away. Let Kim or me know if you have any other questions.  Good Luck!

Here we go:

FROM: Kimberly Faye Greenberg (818) 439-5485

Executive Producer/Creator www.Broadwayblogspot.com

Kimberly@broadwayblogspot.com    

For immediate release, please…

www.BROADWAYBLOGSPOT.com 

Announces “Broadway Grab Bag” Giveaway Contest! 

BroadwayBlogspot.com announces the “Broadway Grab Bag” Giveaway Contest!  From September 13^th, 2010 through October 10^th, 2010, visit  www.BroadwayBlogspot.com each week, click on the contest page, and using the  www.BroadwayBlogspot.com site, answer the ten trivia questions (new questions posted each week) to be eligible to win one of four weekly Broadway “Grab Bag” prize packages!

“GRAB BAG” Prizes offered will include a mix of some of the following: 

A poster and playbill signed by the cast of Billy Elliot on Broadway; 

Two tickets to one of the Off-Broadway Shows: Zero Hour, All American Girls, Danny & Sylvia, the Danny Kaye Musical, Dietrich & Chevalier and Black Angels of Tuskegee; 

Memorabilia from Broadway cast members of Jersey Boys and Billy Elliot;

Direct from University of Minnesota Press, reprints of Meredith Wilson’s Classic Books: 

“But He Doesn’t Know The Territory”, detailing the making of the musical, The Music Man; and

“And, There I Stood With My Piccolo”,  Meredith Wilson’s detailed autobiography which led to the creation of The Music Man;

From our partner, MTIShowspace.com

Hairspray, the original Broadway cast recording, signed by

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; and

Frank Loesser Centennial Celebration poster, signed by Jo Sullivan Loesser

Visit www.BroadwayBlogspot.com to see what's included in each weekly "Grab Bag" package!  There you'll find the contest rules, regulations and how to participate. 

 www.BROADWAYBLOGSPOT.com is a theatrical resource website designed to inspire, educate and create a sense of appreciation for the people who work both on stage and behind the scenes on Broadway and beyond.  

BroadwayBlogspot.com features three ongoing video series:

"Broadway Backstage" Series - featuring backstage tours of Broadway’s legit theatres and interviews with the creative, dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes.

"The Glamorous Life" Series - an inside look at what it’s like to audition for and pursue a musical theatre career in NYC; i.e. attend auditions, plus get advice from working actors, casting directors, agents, musical directors and others.  It's everything they never taught you in school!

"Broadway Encore" Series - special videos featuring charitable organizations working with Broadway shows, celebrity interviews, personal backstage stories, and more!

See these videos now and coming soon to BroadwayBlogSpot.com:

Victoria Mallory: Original Company - Follies and A Little Night Music

Jim Brochu:  Zero Hour Off-Broadway

Neva Small:  Chava - Fiddler on the Roof movie

Dan Whitten:  Producer/Owner - Tiger Theatricals

Steve Schalchlin:  Big Voice: God or Merman and The Last Session

Jason Howland:  Composer - Little Women-The Musical

Taylor Sternberg:  Jersey Boys on Broadway

Theatrical Gems:  Producers, Actors Fund benefit - Mr. President

Ty Lackey:  Sound Engineer - Memphis on Broadway

Susan L. Schulman:  Theatrical Publicist

Dani Davis:  Producer - Little Women-The Musical and The Lonesome West 

Kolstein Talent Agency: Naomi Kolstein and Laura Packer

Sing for Your Seniors:   www.singforyourseniors.org

PLUS a backstage tour at BILLY ELLIOT on Broadway!

The Actor's Journey - My MTI Article

Recently through my work with Broadway Blogspot, I wrote an article for the Marquee section of Music Theatre International's (MTI) website.  My article is called "The Actor's Journey".  Please check it out here.

It's funny that they say it's an "advice" article because I feel as though I shouldn't be giving anyone advice on anything but, it was cool to have the opportunity to write something for someone else.  No one, outside of a classroom, has asked me to write for anything before.  It was a bit nerve wracking but, from the looks of it, everything is exactly how I wrote it.  I think having it judged and edited by a total stranger was what made me the most nervous about the whole thing.

Anyway, that's it from me today.  Let me know what you think about the article.  Hopefully, someone will read it and think that it's helpful.  All it takes is one and I'd be happy.

Until next time...

BB Update 8: Preview of Upcoming Videos

We've got a new preview of some upcoming videos for you! Check it out:

We'll also have Katie Northlich who is a four-time National Monologue Slam Champion.

They'll all be debuting over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to check them out!

BB Update 7: Sing For Your Seniors and Other News

Hey all!  This week, we have a new video plus some cool news about other things that we've been doing.  Read on and find out...

BB Update 6: Something New and One You May Have Missed

This week's update includes our newest video and an older one that you may not have seen yet.  Hopefully, you'll check them both out...

BB Update 5: Tonys, Producers and Agents, Oh My!

So, I've been a little behind on getting a new update done because of my work schedule.  Starting a new job while working the old one and doing a show, all at the same time, has left my brain fried. (yes, I know that's not hard but still)  Nonetheless, there have been several things going on in the Broadway Blogspot world that you may have missed.  Read on to see what you may have missed...

BB Update 4: Bill Remington Hubner

Hey, we have another update for you.  This week we have Bill Remington Hubner.  Also, we'd really like to know what you think about how we're doing.

BB Update 3: Kristin Gdula, Theater Factotum

Time for another update.  We have one new video this week and, I'm going to point you to where you can find out about the team here at Broadway Blogspot.  Read on...

BB Update 2: Seth Bisen-Hersh, part 2 and Dani Davis

Time for another Broadway Blogspot video update.  This week we have part two with composer Seth Bisen-Hersh.  Also, we have an interview with Dani Davis, producer of Broadway's Little Women.

BB Update 1: Seth Bisen-Hersh and Victoria Mallory

On Saturday, we had our first new additions to Broadway Blogspot since going live in April.  Our first videos are interviews with composer Seth Bisen-Hersh and actress Victoria Mallory.  New videos will be up each week but first, this week's.

My New Venture

So recently, I was asked by the people at Broadway Blogspot to become part of their team.  I will now be working with them as a kind of Office Manager/Public Relations/Social Networking Guru/Guy Who Researches Stuff (still not quite sure what call myself).  Basically, I'm going to be doing quite a few things that I'm really learning and trying to get a handle on.  So far, it's been a pretty exciting process and a little overwhelming.

Broadway Blogspot... Check it Out!

There's a new website that debuted yesterday that's a really interesting tool for anyone who'd like to know  what it's like to be part of the theater world.  It has interviews, videos and other cool backstage stories.  Check it out and, maybe, drop the creators (Kimberly Faye Greenberg and Brian Childers) a line to let them know how they're doing.

The site is www.BroadwayBlogspot.com.