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A Short Bit of Professional Gratitude

January 2, 2015 By Ian Sidden

Small thought. But true.

My favorite moment while onstage during Jesus Christ Superstar is dancing during the title number “Jesus Christ Superstar”. I realized this when I was visualizing the show beforehand and felt a wave of joy when I thought about that number. It’s all free form for me, but the joy is real.

My favorite moment during Roxy und ihr Wunderteam is “Charming Boy”. That’s where I do the most dancing. So much fun.

I’m very grateful to have more dancing in my performing life, and I’d like to have even more. This season is a lot of hard work, but I’m having a really good time and am really grateful to do this stuff.

Filed Under: The Rest of Life Tagged With: dancing, Jesus Christ Superstar, Roxy und ihr Wunderteam

Double Performance of Roxy Tonight

December 31, 2014 By Ian Sidden

To bring in the New Year, we’re singing and dancing at Opernhaus Dortmund with two – count ’em – two performances of Roxy und ihr Wunderteam. Lots of fun, and this is a super show for New Year’s Eve.

Then the crazy fireworks start. I was sick last year for New Year’s and missed the commotion in the city center, but if it’s like a bigger version of what I saw out in my suburb, then I am stoked.

Filed Under: My News Tagged With: Roxy und ihr Wunderteam, Theater Dortmund

Premiere: “Roxy und ihr Wunderteam”

November 29, 2014 By Ian Sidden

English:

This evening we’ll have the premiere of Roxy und ihr Wunderteam, the soccer operetta by Paul Abraham. I’m performing as one of the eleven soccer players.

This has been a terrific project. The music is super jazzy, and there’s a ton of dance – especially tap. I’m very impressed with my colleagues, and I’ve had a lot of fun participating in this show.

More info (in German).

Deutsch:

Heute Abend findet die Premiere von Roxy und ihr Wunderteam, das Fußballoperette von Paul Abraham, statt. Ich spiele einer der elften Fußballspieler.

Was für ein tolles Project. Die Music ist oft Jazz, und es gibt viel Tanz – besonders Stepptanz. Ich bin sehr beeindruckt von meinen Kollegen, und ich hatte eine Menge Spaß aus dieser Produktion.

Mehr Infos.

Filed Under: My News Tagged With: Roxy und ihr Wunderteam

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Ian Sidden is currently a baritone member of the Theater Dortmund Opera chorus. Read More…

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