There's a lot more to becoming an actor than simply deciding you would like to be one and memorizing lines or dance steps. Successful actors are reflective artists and practitioners who are continually working to refine their craft. This includes long hours of rehearsal that focus on initial blocking instructions and character development suggestions from the Director, dance steps from the Choreographer, and most importantly a personal and corporate commitment to take artistic risks. Learning to act requires individuals to give fully of themselves to the whole, often forgoing a personal spotlight while simultaneously offering creative suggestions and support to peers. The most meaningful growth for an actor comes from an environment in which actors feel safe to make mistakes and learn through artistic critique and reflection.
The Cast of DGN's 2023 All-School Musical, CHICAGO, have immersed themselves for the past three months in this creative process of learning lines, dance steps, and blocking ... all while seeking constructive feedback from trusted peers and adult mentors. Through this cycle of ongoing reflection, our actors have "become" new characters, transporting us back to the 1920s and causing us to pause and consider the themes of CHICAGO.
Thank you to each and every member of the CHICAGO Cast, for your creativity, collaborative spirit, support for one another, and most importantly your artistic curiosity.
