Philip Stoddard Artist Juilliard Actor And Director

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.

Creating change in the world through arts, music and theater is the goal of individuals, including professors and students at the school. For, while change can benefit individuals, it can also benefit institutions, corporate and educational. As such, the Drama Department will continue to change over the years while holding on the practices and principles which has made it so successful in the present.

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, Philip Stoddard, has graced the theater stage several times over during the years spent at Juilliard. Now, in this last year, Philip continues to do so with lead roles in different upcoming productions. Whereas, once having graduated in May, the actor, director and singer will begin a guest artist role as a soloist with the Israeli Chamber Project based in New York.

One independent project which Stoddard created and continues to operate is OperaCamp, a new opera lab where students can develop new operas over the course of a semester or year. The camp is open to all students at the school regardless of division, class year or area of interest. While the opera opened in 2018 and had an outstanding year, members of the 2019 camp are hopeful to surpass the six original operas created during the 2018 camp.

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.

Theater arts will most likely remain at the forefront of Philip's career. While this is the case, the young man also enjoys traveling, yoga, cooking, teaching, volunteering and organic farming. Although, when not in school, Stoddard also finds outlets for music and theater. For example, following graduation he will be adding a unique voice and sound to the upcoming season of the Israeli Chamber Project in New York City as a guest artist.




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