After talking to all of the amazing women behind the international sound consoles of Dear Evan Hansen (DEH), “Un-Block The Music” was able to secure an interview with Nevin Steinberg, who is the sound designer for the Broadway show and who had the foresight to hire these women. “To work, I always gather a lot... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays: Mackenzie Ellis, Head Audio On “Dear Evan Hansen Tour,” Proves, Yet Again, That Careers Start By Working Hands-On
Do you believe that no matter the path, we always end up where we are supposed to be? If you don’t believe that, Mackenzie Ellis might change your mind. She is the head of audio for the Dear Evan Hansen tour, and the fourth amazing woman that “Un-Block The Music” has met in this Dear... Continue Reading →
Random Farms Kids Theater Started By Anya Wallach At 16, Offers More Than Acting
What do Next To Normal’s Jennifer Damiano and Dear Evan Hansen’s Noah Galvin have in common? Random Farms Kids Theater in Elmsford, NY. What “Un-Block The Music” loves about Random Farms Kids Theater is a theme of empowerment for all. While the group’s fabulous productions of of A Chorus Line, Les Miserables, and Urinetown are... Continue Reading →
“Mean Girl” Taylor Louderman, Guest Teacher At Broadway Workshop, Where Kids’ Acting Goals Are Taken Seriously
(cover photo: Marc Tumminelli and Taylor Louderman) “Un-Block The Music” has been making it a point to report on all kinds of theater because,as Tony-winning Producer Ken Davenport told me, theater is cool again! Stage-loving kids have always existed, but shows like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen have encouraged even more kids to want to... Continue Reading →