Musical reveals expat hidden talent
By John Redmond
Contributing writer
Musicals, in this day and age, come in a huge variety of designs, production values and staging, thanks largely to modern technology.
This technology means that any laptop, in expert hands, can be used to run all manner of lighting consoles, sound mixing desks and trigger special effects devices.
Also, with the average synthesizer capable of reproducing the sound of any instrument and multiple combinations thereof, hiring a full orchestra can mean recruiting as few as three musicians.
The upshot meaning that a lot of modern performances can now be staged in venues previously considered too small and not properly set up as theaters.
The Seoul Players production of Broadway hit musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," directed by Margaret Whittum and staged in the intimate setting of Roofers bar in Itaewon, is giving audiences the chance to experience a wealth of expat theater talent.
With a cast of nine actors, a five-piece orchestra and guest participation by "volunteers" from the audience, this very funny musica
Jun 8, 2010
