Saturday, May 4, 2019

Philip Stoddard Artist Juilliard Actor And Vocalist

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.

When it comes to theater arts, change is a natural part of the process. While this is the case, holding on to the principles and practices which have worked in the past while moving forward in the future is also important. Whereas, remaining dedicated to the art form and performance level are also important to anyone interested in theater arts as a career.

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.

When asked what Stoddard's favorite theater and opera credits to date were, the answers were minimal compared to the number of productions with which the student has been associated. Nonetheless, the answers included productions such as Father Comes Home From The Wars, one of the actor's most recent works in which Philip played a colonel, title roles of King Lear and Woyzeck, Mozart's Don Giovanni and Tommy Albright in Brigadoon At The Chautaugua Institution.

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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