It [The Esemblist] is also about the generation of audience members that are watching shows and listening to us at the same time; hopefully, in time, when they listen to our show and then go see a show, they'll realize even more what it takes to make a show, and they'll know even more about everybody on stage, rather than just people above the title of the show.
Nikka Graff LanzaroneAnd as ensemblists start being asked to do more things that require an insane skill set, that inherent value will, I hope, be held up where it deserves to be.
Nikka Graff LanzaroneI'd like to see the first act of Sunday in the Park with George, and the second act of Hamilton. Every day.
Nikka Graff LanzaroneWe remind ourselves that it's a hobby [The Esemblist]; nobody is setting these deadlines for us, except us.
Nikka Graff LanzaroneShowtunes might be able to come back into pop music, which is something we haven't seen since the 50s and 60s. Everything is related to everything else because we're in such a niche industry.
Nikka Graff Lanzarone