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Trying new ideas is what we do best here at KBURST.In this edition, I want to focus on an issue that many people neglect in the theater. It’s like this, everyone thinks that the best roles are the leading role. Most people think that the chorus is reserved for extras and mediocre talent. Well, believe me … both of those are myths. NOBODY in a musical works harder or longer than the members of the chorus. They sing more songs, they are in more dances, and they are on stage longer than anyone else. For me, the best role is the supporting comedic relief. Typically this character is used to set the pace and pick up the show when it starts to sag. Because of their uniqueness, they can never be on stage unless absolutely necessary. Sometimes these roles even have as many as two songs!

In this edition, I have incorporated an idea received by a colleague (Elaine Benally). If you click on the link, you can see and hear the kburst. You must have the flash plugin to view. (http://video.kburst.com)

Here is the manuscript for the podcast.

Are you ready for an Acting 101 kburst?

Say Musical Theater and people usually think about the alluring lights of broadway. Maybe they even conjur up images of Kelly, Reynolds and O’Conner singing and dancing, not in the rain - but in the middle Kelly’s living room “Good mornin!”

• Alfred P. Doolittle
• Moonface Martin
• Henry (the Old Actor)
• Ali Hakim
• Winthorp Paroo
• Vernon Hinse (Hinsey)

If your interested in the musical theater, consider the BEST parts - the Supporting Role. I have been in tens of musicals and this fact remains, the people who have the most work are the actors and actresses in the chorus. If you want a great part in helps to have two great talents - singing and an ability to make people laugh!

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