If opera has biddies, boys, and bitches (or witches, bitches, and britches), then musical theater has momgenues, battleaxes, and dowagers. The difference is that in opera, it’s about voice parts (the mezzo), and in musical theater, it’s about type.
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Concerns, Care and Consistency For the Mature Voice
Today’s blogpost comes from a workshop I did this morning on concerns, care and consistency for the mature voice. Growing older doesn’t mean you have to stop singing, but there are things you need to take into account to allow it to keep being a rewarding experience for you, your colleagues, and your audience.