We asked several of our makers to create some DIY projects that are super fun and can be enjoyed at home. Dive into the world of your favorite Broadway shows from home and let the creative juices flow!
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1.) Blind Contour Drawing with Laura Bonacci Art
Would you like to watch your favorite musical or tony performance from home in a new way? Try your hand at blind contour drawings!
The rules are simple:
1.) Have some paper and your pencil ready as you start up your stream of theatre magic, and start to draw!
2.) You can’t look down at your paper as you go, not even a peek (ok, maybe a few peeks). What’s magic about these crazy scribbles that you will make is that they are your hand’s reaction to that epic Act 1 closer or 11 o’clock number!
3.) Make a few, make hundreds, make as many as your heart needs!
Stay tuned to Laura Bonacci’s website and social media accounts for her quarantine stream drawings too!
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Laura Bonnaci Art – Broadway Makers Alliance Page
@laurabonacciart
Q: What’s the favorite thing you’ve created while in quarantine?
A: My favorite things I have created since being quaratined as been my quaratine stream sketch series and my beginner animation videos! I’m using the extra time to teach myself how to make drawings move anf come to life!
Q: Which Musicals have you watched since #BroadwayDark?
A: Sweeney Todd, Ghost Quartet and An American in Paris!
Q: What do you love about the Maker fans?
A: I love the maker fans for their support and enthusiasm for small Broadway businesses and the incredible folks behind them!
2.) Broadway Decoupage Memory Box with Broadway Buttons first DIY Blog Post
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For full instructions go the Broadway Buttons Website.
Broadway Buttons – Broadway Makers Alliance Page
Q: What’s the favorite thing you’ve created while in quarantine?
I’ll be honest, I have had a bit of a challenge being creative during this time. I struggle with anxiety and sometimes that makes it difficult to tap into my creative side. But being given this task was a breath of fresh air for my brain. So this memory box is my favorite thing so far.
Q: Which Musicals have you watched since #BroadwayDark?
I watched the Feinstein’s/54 Below rebroadcast of ‘Two Player Game’ featuring Joe Iconis and George Salazar
Q: What do you love about Broadway?
I love the energy! Both on stage and from the audience.
Q: What do you love about the Maker fans?
I love that they are willing to give their all to the Arts, in any form. Their enthusiasm and positivity is such a bright light.
3.) Washi Tape DIY Crafts with Triple Threat Planner
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Triple Threat Planner – Broadway Makers Alliance Page
Q: What’s the favorite thing you’ve created while in quarantine?
A: While my girls are working on their penmanship / cursive, I’ve been trying to learn calligraphy.
Q: Which Musicals have you watched since #BroadwayDark?
A: Hamilton and Rent Live
Q: What do you love about Broadway?
A: The sense of being home and among family.
Q: What do you love about the Maker fans?
A: Love their kind spirits and their passion for the arts!