Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan provide a captivating behind-the-scenes look into the world of theater production, as Jeffrey’s play Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical enters previews at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater. From the initial table read to the tension-filled tech rehearsals, the duo offer insights into the intricate and collaborative creative process leading up to a pre-Broadway premiere.

In This Episode:

• Jeffrey and Dan discuss the premier of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical, which opens in Chicago this week.
• Jeffrey talks about the rehearsal process and how the creative team approached the play, creatively and technically.
• Dan and Jeffrey examine the differences between theater in the past and today. Dan points out that theater in the past required a lot of creativity and skill, while today's theater is more technologically advanced.
• The Tony Award-winning set designer for Personality used LED screens to show a range of different settings, yet manages to keep the experience from feeling like watching a movie.
• Professional actors must quickly adapt to changes in their roles, whether it be music, lighting, or dance changes.
• The person in charge of the wigs is given as a perfect example of someone who’ll never be replaced by technology.
• The success of the play depends on how well it’s received by audiences over its 12-week run.
• Dan: “A lot of clichés shatter when they encounter reality.”

Resources:

 Personality, The Lloyd Price Musical — running June 2 through September 3 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL