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“I had no idea how difficult Sondheim's music would be. All through the rehearsals, I kept flubbing. There were so many tempo changes. I could never get through the opening number without any mistakes. One day, I went up to Hal Prince and offered to leave the show. He laughed it off. He said, 'Don't be silly. That's why we have tryouts.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, “Broadway’s Hidden Challenges”, 2015
The speaker struggled with complex Sondheim music, faced many tempo changes, and considered quitting, but was encouraged to persist through tryouts.
In simple terms: Sondheim’s music is technically demanding; perseverance is needed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficulty as part of artistic growth.
Themes
theatre
music
perseverance
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- rehearsal process
- musical theater
- career development
- training regimes
Key Concepts
complex composition
performance anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help manage musical complexity?
- How can mentors effectively support struggling performers?
A Different Perspective
High pressure can lead to burnout without proper support.
