{"id":2985,"date":"2017-04-18T19:17:44","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T19:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/?p=2985"},"modified":"2020-05-29T16:20:22","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T16:20:22","slug":"7-theatrical-moviesdocumentaries-that-totally-inspire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/7-theatrical-moviesdocumentaries-that-totally-inspire\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Theatrical Movies\/Documentaries That Totally Inspire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-header-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>7 Theatrical Documentaries That Totally Inspire<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<font size=\"2\" color=\"grey\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;-moz-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);margin-right:25px;float:left;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-glow imageframe-1 hover-type-none author-image\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/performerstuff.com\" target=\"_self\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tatiana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\"\/><\/a><\/span><p>Written by\u00a0Tatiana Rodriguez<\/p>\n<p>April 17, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We\u2019ve seen the performances, but what about behind the scenes? If you\u2019re interested in what makes a musical, or a performance great, here are 7 documentaries that take the experience of being an artist and put it into perspective!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>1. <em>Side by Side<\/em> <em>by Sondheim<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ON7gxqgJVww?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><br><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A musical revue, which includes songs from the acclaimed Broadway\/film composer Stephen Sondheim. Classic in style, this documentary-type film reviews several different aspects of Sondheim\u2019s work, including his lyrics, his writing style, and each production &#8212; as well as how his life affected what he wrote for the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>2. <em>Shoot Me, the Elaine Stritch Documentary<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zQysjiUA68U?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><br><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This brutally honest documentary stars the one and only Elaine Stritch, a beloved Broadway actress who spent over half of her life, working on the stage and screen. Watching this documentary is sure to give you insight on the different aspects of Broadway fame and on humanity as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>3.<em> Fame High<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qWdDEJf7dSA?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><br><div title=\"Page 1\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Fame High tells the story of several teenagers attending the acclaimed Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Filmed over the course of a school year, audiences get to see the dedication and hard work put forth by young performers as they develop their artistic skills and talents while navigating the world of high school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>4. <em>Broadway Idiot<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7BSPh6QhLYc?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><br><div title=\"Page 1\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Bold, loud, and ready to rock &#8212; this unique musical documentary shows behind the scene footage of how Green Day\u2019s classic rock album,\u00a0American Idiot, was turned into a one of a kind Broadway sensation. Containing interviews with not only Billy Joe himself, but with the entire band and the musical cast, who later brought his music to the Broadway stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>5. <em>Most Valuable Players<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EOZiMynnt3s?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><br><div title=\"Page 2\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In a world where theatrical artistry often goes unrecognized, Most Valuable Players tells the story of several different high school theater groups as they strive to bring students together in various musical productions. Honoring and crediting their dedication and skill, this documentary focuses on the \u201cFreddy Awards\u201d, a Pennsylvanian town\u2019s annual award show, aiming to recognize student involvement in the performance arts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>6.<em> Every Little Step<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6S_Av4aHCAw?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><br><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A classic theatrical documentary following the lives of several different dancers as they audition for the Broadway revival of <em>A Chorus Line, <\/em>an honest portrayal of what it\u2019s like to be a Broadway actor\/auditionee. The documentary, filmed in the early 2000s, details the history of the beloved musical and the origins of its creation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3>7. <em>Shakespeare High<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1_rPCqBTuxQ?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><br><div title=\"Page 2\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A rare and important film that documents the 90th annual Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Shakespeare Festival. Connecting the importance of performance and its relationship to self-esteem, education, and helping students find their voice. A prime example of theatre at its very core, this documentary shows how textual conjecture, discussion, and creativity hold value in the classroom and on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br>\r\n<br><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Need some advice? 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She is a stage manager, a playwright, and an aspiring director.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[259,260,269,265],"tags":[308,107,80,14,105],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}