EMILY DEMAIO REFLECTS ON TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEW JERSEY'S "AMERICAN IDIOT: IN CONCERT"
Emily DeMaio, who played Whatsername in The Actors Studio of New Jersey's "American Idiot: In Concert," shares her positive experience with the production, highlighting the supportive environment and innovative approach. She describes the concert-style format as empowering, allowing her to embrace a rockstar persona and explore a rawer version of her character. DeMaio expresses excitement about ASNJ's potential to influence the local theater scene with their one-night-only concert-style shows, marking this production as a significant milestone for the company.
Transforming the Stage: The Need for Theatrical Innovation
The world of theater has undergone transformative changes throughout its history, and today, as we stand at the intersection of tradition and modernity, the need for innovation has never been more apparent. Immersive theater, a concept rooted in audience engagement and active participation, has emerged as a beacon of change in recent years.