lundi 6 mai 2019

Philip Stoddard Artist Juilliard Actor, Director, Vocalist

By Paul Stevens


When it comes to theater arts, individuals come together as a group to make it happen. Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to the 50th anniversary of the Juilliard Theater Division and philip stoddard artist juilliard actor, director and vocalist. For throughout the coming season, friends, families, patrons, alumni, staff, teachers, directors, writers and actors will gather together to create and present a number of outstanding performances.

The goal of the Juilliard theater department, to promote positive change not only at Juilliard but throughout the world. As such, most drama students have found it easier to create the change one wants to see rather than living through change at the hands of others. Whereas, change can also benefit corporations, small businesses and institutions, educational and otherwise.

Change is often considered a necessity in theater arts, especially when part of a higher learning experience. For, it is important to hold on to the practices and principles whom have made those involved who they are today. Whereas, it is also important to stay dedicated to the art form and continue to relay what it is like to be a human being during different events and times of life. For, most thespians believe it is impossible to be dedicated to any aspect of life if one is not in some fashion relaying that dedication to others.

While there remain a number of unheard voices and untold stories yet to hit the Juilliard Drama Department or stage, newcomers will bring new energy and work in the near future. While some of these whom have attended and performed in the past will still be around for the 100th anniversary celebration, others will have crossed over to the other side. Whereas, the legacy of those whom have crossed over, will live on in the memories of others who attended performances, shared the stage or taught those individuals while at Juilliard.

One actor whom has shared talents with the professors and fellow students at Juilliard is that of Philip Stoddard, an upcoming artist, actor, director and vocalist. In fact, Stoddard will be playing a number of roles in productions during the coming season, which will be the final year for Philip at the school.

One independent project which Stoddard created and continues to operate is OperaCamp, a new opera lab where students can develop new operas over the course of a semester or year. The camp is open to all students at the school regardless of division, class year or area of interest. While the opera opened in 2018 and had an outstanding year, members of the 2019 camp are hopeful to surpass the six original operas created during the 2018 camp.

While still acting and directing during this last year at Juilliard, some past favorite opera and theater credits according to Stoddard include, Tommy Albright in Brigadoon At The Chautaugua Institution, Mozart's Don Giovanni and the title roles of Woyzeck, King Lear and a colonel in Father Comes Home From The Wars, the most recent of Philip's work.

While theater arts is at the forefront of Stoddard's career choice, hobbies and interests, the young man also enjoys yoga, organic farming, volunteering, teaching, cooking and traveling. In addition, becoming involved with various charities and organizations keep Stoddard busy when not acting or singing in a major theater production. As such, Philip is looking forward to graduating while remaining active in theater arts by acting, directing and singing for years to come.




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