Saturday, 4 May 2019

Philip Stoddard Artist Juilliard Actor, Director, 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.

The goal of the Juilliard theater department, to promote positive change not only at Juilliard but throughout the world. As such, most drama students have found it easier to create the change one wants to see rather than living through change at the hands of others. Whereas, change can also benefit corporations, small businesses and institutions, educational and otherwise.

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.

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.

While theater arts is at the forefront of Stoddard's career choice, hobbies and interests, the young man also enjoys yoga, organic farming, volunteering, teaching, cooking and traveling. In addition, becoming involved with various charities and organizations keep Stoddard busy when not acting or singing in a major theater production. As such, Philip is looking forward to graduating while remaining active in theater arts by acting, directing and singing for years to come.




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