4/28/2019

Philip Stoddard Artist Juilliard Actor, Director, Vocalist

By Paul Stevens


When it comes to theater arts, individuals come together as a group to make it happen. Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to the 50th anniversary of the Juilliard Theater Division and philip stoddard artist juilliard actor, director and vocalist. For throughout the coming season, friends, families, patrons, alumni, staff, teachers, directors, writers and actors will gather together to create and present a number of outstanding performances.

As the goal of the theater is to create change in the world, most individuals in the Drama Department have found it easier to create rather than live through change. While definitely true on an individual basis, change can also benefit institutions, especially those of higher learning. As such, the Drama Division at Julliard will continue to change on an ongoing basis.

Change, often ever present in theater arts can also be a learning experience. For, without change, there would be no new challenges in life. As such, while it is important for those involved in productions at Juilliard in the past and present to hold on to the art form and lessons learned, moving forward in life can also be extremely exciting.

While this is the case, there are still a number of untold stories and unheard voices whom have yet to grace the Juilliard stage. While some will still be on earth for the 100th anniversary, others will have passed on. Regardless, those present today will be a part of those whom come together in the future. For, the legacy of those whom have attended and performed at Juilliard will live on forever in the memories of those in attendance and the history of the school.

One actor whom has shared talents with the professors and fellow students at Juilliard is that of Philip Stoddard, an upcoming artist, actor, director and vocalist. In fact, Stoddard will be playing a number of roles in productions during the coming season, which will be the final year for Philip at the school.

One independent project which has won the attention well beyond the grounds of Juilliard is that of OperaCamp. For, Philip created and operates a lab where students can gather to create new and interesting operas. In the first year, there were six operas created and performed throughout the school year. In the second year, directors and students are hopeful to surpass six in hopes of creating seven or eight operas, all of which will be original and unique.

While still acting and directing during this last year at Juilliard, some past favorite opera and theater credits according to Stoddard include, Tommy Albright in Brigadoon At The Chautaugua Institution, Mozart's Don Giovanni and the title roles of Woyzeck, King Lear and a colonel in Father Comes Home From The Wars, the most recent of Philip's work.

While music and theater arts are definitely the favorite of Stoddard's interest and hobbies, Philip also enjoys organic farming, volunteering, teaching, yoga, traveling and cooking. Whereas, becoming involved in organizations such as the Israeli Chamber Project where Stoddard will perform with other soloists as a guest artist is also an opportunity Stoddard looks forward to a great deal.




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