Contrary to what you may think, this will not be about children in the audience. This will be about children performers, of which I have seen a lot. So what is it like to work with children? Let's dive in and take a look at a classic example: Young Simba in "The Lion King".
I recently watched an interview with a former adult Simba, and one of the topics brought up was working with the different young Simbas and how it felt to be able to mentor and be an example for young performers. He gave an interesting perspective. He said that, actually, the young ones have taught him an important lesson. Always stay on your toes as an actor. If the young Simba is more reserved, the adult has to be more reserved. If the young one is more rambunctious and athletic, the adult has to be more rambunctious and athletic. It's a natural progression. So remember, stay on your toes.
Now a personal note. I know I've been hit and miss with the blogs, but I've had a bit of a rough patch. Thankfully, it's over, and I will be blogging on a more regular basis. The next blog will come on Friday and will be a review of "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again". Also, just a preview of reviews to come. "On Your Feet" in August. "Phantom" in August. "Wicked" in October. "Waitress" in November. "Aladdin" in February.
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