Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Philip Stoddard Artist Juilliard Actor And Vocalist

By Paul Stevens


Theater arts has become a popular field of study over the last few decades. In fact, the Juilliard Drama Department has been accepting and training more students in acting and drama than in other aspects of theater arts as of late. Whereas, philip stoddard artist Juilliard actor, director and vocalist has been a driving force when it comes to the success of the department.

As the goal of the theater is to create change in the world, most individuals in the Drama Department have found it easier to create rather than live through change. While definitely true on an individual basis, change can also benefit institutions, especially those of higher learning. As such, the Drama Division at Julliard will continue to change on an ongoing basis.

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.

The senior drama student will continue to act, direct and sing during the upcoming 50th anniversary season at the school. When asked about favorite credits to date, Philip suggested that Mozart's Don Giovanni, Tommy Albright in Brigadoon at the Chautaugua Institution and the title roles of King Lear, Woyzeck and playing the colonel in the upcoming production of Father Comes Home From the Wars were most notable.

While music and theater arts are definitely the favorite of Stoddard's interest and hobbies, Philip also enjoys organic farming, volunteering, teaching, yoga, traveling and cooking. Whereas, becoming involved in organizations such as the Israeli Chamber Project where Stoddard will perform with other soloists as a guest artist is also an opportunity Stoddard looks forward to a great deal.




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