Broadway Performers

Broadway actors are required to maintain a higher state of physical, emotional, mental, and social stamina than many other modern day professionals in their careers. The social character that these performers have to possess not only affects their work based life, but also their personal lives as well. Once these artist debut in their first show, many people begin watching them. From people that love the show, to people that work within the industry. No other career parallels to the stress artist withstand within the entertainment industry. Thousands of people everyday, watching your every move. Shows like the “X-Factor” and “American Idol” showcases thousands of people desperate to experience an ounce of fame. Although, these people do not …show more content…
These performers have to perform eight shows a week, typically one each night of the week Tuesday-Friday, two shows on Saturday and Sunday. The only day of week these performers get off are Monday’s. Throughout the week, each and every night these performers are stretching their vocal ability usually to their limit so that they can entertain the thousands of audience members that have come to see the show every night, because you never know who could be in the audience. Somebody famous? A critic? A family member or friend? No matter who is in the audience, you want to do a phenomenal job because these people are paying money to see you perform and regardless it is your job to do your best. The performers have to take a risk each night to ensure that they do not endanger themselves while performing. In regards to their physical ability and their vocal ability, if they do not keep themselves in good health they could risk a chance of damaging their vocal cords which would in most cases would render them useless in the world of entertainment if they could not perform their role to the best of their