dimanche 28 avril 2019

Philip Stoddard Artist Juilliard Actor And Director

By Paul Stevens


In the world of theater arts, individuals come together and work as a group to make things happen. In fact, when it comes to philip stoddard artist juilliard actor and the Juilliard Theater Division and Drama Department, making things happen is often an understatement. For, throughout this 50th anniversary season, actors, including Stoddard, writers, directors, teachers, patrons, families, friends and staff will be on hand to create, produce and provide outstanding performances.

Creating change in the world through arts, music and theater is the goal of individuals, including professors and students at the school. For, while change can benefit individuals, it can also benefit institutions, corporate and educational. As such, the Drama Department will continue to change over the years while holding on the practices and principles which has made it so successful in the present.

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 the Drama Department has been around for 50 years, there are still a number of unheard voices and untold stories yet to come. For, each year when seniors graduate, the next year brings new energy and new performers to the school. In addition, the legacy of those whom have been a part of Juilliard will live on in the history, performances and projects left behind.

One actor whom has graced the stage at Julliard and will continue to do so during the coming season will moving on to greener pastures following graduation. For, while originally from Phoenix, Arizona, the actor, singer and director is now based in New York City. As such, once having graduated in May, the actor, director and musician will begin work with the chamber project shortly thereafter.

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.

Theater arts will most likely remain at the forefront of Philip's career. While this is the case, the young man also enjoys traveling, yoga, cooking, teaching, volunteering and organic farming. Although, when not in school, Stoddard also finds outlets for music and theater. For example, following graduation he will be adding a unique voice and sound to the upcoming season of the Israeli Chamber Project in New York City as a guest artist.




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