Children on Broadway

I think if you can get started earlier than most, I say go for it. You can go to college anytime to get your Bachelors.

That is not what I am saying...it would just ruins that dream all of us have. I guess they never have the chance to experience that feeling.

That "boy" is from my hometown, so of course I support him.

Any kid who has the talent deserves to be up there...

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Updated On: 12/20/04 at 09:58 PM

Yay Mitchel David Federan! And I have a nephew in TV and I'm paranoid he'll turn into McCually Kulkin.

Yes but those children are doing what many prospective college students, such as yourself, can only dream of one day doing. Not everyone can get a job in NYC theatre. That's why I said if you get the chance, whether you're 5 or 55, you best take it. It couldn't hurt.

And you're original post wasn't very clear.

I 100000000% agree. What bugs me is when parents push children into auditions. It also depends on the nature of the show...

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The fact is that there is much less competition for children than adults on Broadway. If you can get a foothold in theater when you're young, it's your best shot. The odds grow tremendously once you hit adulthood.

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Sorry, I know I just posted...but I had to respond to this:

"The fact is that there is much less competition for children than adults on Broadway."

That's only true when there is a shortage of musicals involving kids. Right now...no competition. But when Gypsy and Les Miz were open, the competition was EXTREME.

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Updated On: 12/20/04 at 10:09 PM

Um, I think Rath meant it the other way. As in children don't have as many other children to compete against in auditions as do adults once they start auditioning.

Once again, I agree that if they can get into the business now, they better do it. I am just saying that best feeling in my life is the one I am feeling now, working my way up to the top to become a professional. They will never feel that. That's all...

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Updated On: 12/20/04 at 10:23 PM

Hey, those third rate shows that I am involved with have amazing lighting...lol.

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if their participation is kept in perspective and the parents aren't overbearing stage moms/dads...then sure, that's great. i just hate seeing poor little kids on stage SCREAMING their brains out and blowing their voices. i know first-hand, though, that parents can totally get in the way. one mom wrote to the local newspaper saying that my being cast in a musical was just because i'm an "ego-maniacal princess who will lie and steal from others to get what she wants."
now...if any of you knew me at all, you would laugh at this. i am so into things being fair ---- and this just goes to show that when parents get too involved, it can actually turn out worse then if they had just let opportunities run their course.
so - if the parents are good about it: awesome, let your kid have a coveted moment in the spotlight. but if not:it's a dangerous thing.

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To be honest, I can't stand children in shows or in film. They just ruin it for me. I loved "Gypsy," but I had to almost look away when all of those children were on the stage, same goes for "Caroline, or Change." They have the same voices, forced vibrato, loud and annoying, and just hammy!! I'm sorry, it's one of my pet peeves. Okay, I'm done!

-Vinny