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- The backgrounds of solo performers over the decades range from vaudeville, comedy, poetry, music, the visual arts, magic, cabaret, theatre and dance.
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May 15, 2023 · Understanding Solo Performance. Solo performance can be defined as a captivating artistic presentation delivered by a single performer without the presence of a supporting cast. It encompasses a wide range of artistic disciplines, including music, theater, dance, storytelling, and more.
- Biographical
- Autobiographical
- Multiple Roles
The biographical one-person show is probably the most popular form. The most important thing for the performers is to find a subject they feel passionate about—and one who will interest an audience. Be advised, the audience will be attracted to the show by one of two things: the reputation of the performer or the name of the subject. In a perfect w...
During the autobiographical one-person show, performers share about their own life with the audience, while avoiding it feeling overly confessional. As Greg Walloch said, “Instead of the audience worrying about me, it is my job as the performer to take care of my audience.” Ask yourself if what you have to say is theatrical. It may be that your exp...
Some use one-person shows to tell a story. Patrick Stewart converted Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” into a solo piece that he performed on Broadway. Many of the most successful solo performers such as Celeste Lecesne (“Word of Mouth,” “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey”), Eric Bogosian (“Talk Radio,” “The Worst of Eric Bogosian”), and...
Solo Performance Essentials: Gear For Going Out Alone. Published June 08, 2015 by Dan Orkin. Tips and How-To's. Summer is upon us. That means plenty of opportunities to busk on the street or book a patio for a solo gig.
Gear for Solo Performances. Take advantage of modern technology and transform your practice or solo performances into a one-man band. There is a cycle involved in every art form–inspiration, creation, and sharing. What many musicians enjoy the most about making music is the last phase of the cycle–the performance.
The backgrounds of solo performers over the decades range from vaudeville, comedy, poetry, music, the visual arts, magic, cabaret, theatre and dance. [1]
Oct 24, 2023 · Step 1: Choose the right story. In this blog you will often hear (read?) me saying that a huge part of the performing arts and particularly dance is choosing the right story. Movement is abstract, therefore, it doesn’t work with all stories.
Sep 9, 2023 · A solo show can be physically remarkable, a passionate exploration of a particular subject or person, or, in the vein of confessional poets, courting the private self. Regardless of the genre of the solo performance, an artful, quiet stagecraft shines through.