Your Theatre Assumptions ✨ 2023 Edition

[@EmmaNHayes]

Still holding out for the day that you finally release your 'theatre memoirs' in a book - I, for one, am ready for all of that juice

[@nicky8379]

I was wondering why this video felt so nostalgic, but it's because you're sitting in front of your bookshelves and this very much feels like 2014 Carrie video's :)

[@elisecandelaria4041]

It also felt nostalgic at the very beginning when she slurps her tea while looking into the camera😊

[@littlemissgrumpy939]

I wanted to comment the EXACT same thing 😍

[@nicky8379]

@@elisecandelaria4041 yes exactly!

[@ThePuglover98]

It was once my safe space, and I'm so glad that same feeling has returned. 💗 Lovely.

[@dyamoy]

+ ❤

[@sammy431]

The thing about makeup is also that between the distance from audience to stage and the lighting, sometimes things don’t have to be picture perfect to look like it is. Like with Cats, you don’t have to take ages to get the look distinct and correct for stage. Or makeup made to age someone, it’s not going to be perfect up close but it’s going to work for stage. Also I loved the face you made when you backtracked on “thrust into positions” 😂😂

[@Carrie]

Yes! Sometimes up close you can see the mistakes and the rushed job but from Row S in the stalls it looks perfect! Haha!

[@laurahalliday5943]

I thought of Hannah Lowther when you were talking about swings/ensemble cast members who are so fab at everything the producer's want to keep a hold of her. I fully believe she could act out heather's on her own and be brilliant!!! x

[@Alexlouise98]

I love getting an insider look into something I'm so passionate about. Can't wait to see once, from what Ive seen online, it's gonna be incredible.

[@Carrie]

I love sharing int he inside about something I'm so passionate about!

[@kittlow6303]

I love these videos because they are really educational on the world of theatre which I love! greatly appreciated!

[@Carrie]

Aww yay I'm so pleased you think so!

[@embemp3]

I can relate to some of this! I work in film & TV production and people assume it must be an easy job! They don’t realise the amount of prep that goes into it beforehand, sort of like theatre rehearsal/tech days, and the hours are long and it can be stressful! And the amount of people you will work with on one production, its insane! Once the job ends you lose contact with most of them as people move onto new projects but your paths sometimes cross again on future jobs and it’s always nice to catch up when that does happen, but yes not everyone will end up in your circle of friends. It’s not all glamour in the Arts! But we love it!

[@Carrie]

YES! It's the "do you get to sleep in every day" questions I find the hardest because I'm like well...yeah when the job gets going I often don't need to be in work until 6 BUT...that's after about twelve weeks of thirteen hour days! 😂 And yes! Your circle of friends ends up being an amalgamation of all the jobs you've done! Which is wonderful!

[@bl2578]

I got massive pangs of pure nostalgia just seeing you do a sit down chatty video. All that was missing was the Fallen Snow tune in the back ground and I may have cried. May Myself and I feeeeels.

[@stephcatto351]

I love seeing these kind of videos back. I love seeing the bookcase background and cup of tea back

[@polarvoyd]

Love to hear you talk about theatre, you're so passionate about it! I would love to see an "Author assumptions" video as I'm sure there are lots if misconceptions about you specifically when it comes to writing given you were known prior to your books.

[@holly8215]

That green jumper/ring combo is glorious!

[@pleineesoleil]

carrie you’re looking so happy and healthy! glowing! xxx

[@Carrie]

That's so sweet of you! Thank you. I feel it, too!

[@lifeasnikki]

I haven't watched your videos in a while, but this one made me so happy and nostalgic and I realized I missed your videos so much

[@DoctorBella]

Carrie, you did a cameo for me for Valentine's Day from my husband James. It was so meaningful. Thank you so much for the lovely words. Hugs from the USA!

[@milliemckeown2384]

Honestly for a person like me who is training to go into the industry and is nervous about casts and getting to know people this is so helpful. I also love how you can just sit down and talk about these things, I love all your videos backstage and at Disney etc but this just feels like you’re sat down and talking to me as a friend who wants that feeling of it’s okay to be nervous about those things. I thanks you 1 million times over…sending all the love ❤️

[@MaileEric]

This is the exact content I’m looking for, thanks for being you, Carrie! Keep it up! ❤

[@ginat.8064]

Loved this! Like a blast from the past. I remember seeing you and Rob as Eponine and Marius in 2014, and many times since. Then when you were Fantine at the staged concert. Would LOVE to see you return as Fantine, but Madame Thenardier would be hilarious too. It's so nice to hear that you'd be open to return to Les Mis. Thanks for being so nice at stage door back in 2014 and later, you've brought me so much joy.

[@EmmaCruises]

I love this type of KZbin video 🥹

[@karthik-manickavelu]

Love the clarity of your accent. 😀

[@heathermaclaughlin3506]

I’ve always wondered if when the ensemble is on stage and it’s a scene where they are “pretend” chatting in the background - are they making up a conversation? Do they have the same pretend conversation every show? Are they having a conversation about what they are doing later 🤣

[@zoebridge8456]

Omg me too!!🤣

[@mollycblaeser]

When I've performed onstage in community theatre, sometimes we talk about random stuff, sometimes it's real.

[@carriemummy]

The old way was supposed to be that you said "rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb". Don't know how true that is.

[@tananario]

@@carriemummy Not in my experience (US regional theatre tours). I’ve had full convos, often picking up from where we finished in the previous show. Obviously you can’t get too deep because you are onstage listening for your cues, but in long runs it helps break up the monotony.

[@CatSnowShow]

Great video Carrie! I really enjoy these sit-down-talk-to-camera videos! Can't wait to watch your Disney videos as well :)

[@anyarichardson6095]

My dream in life is to have Carrie-style bookshelves - with a ladder so I can have my dramatic Belle moment daily.

[@willowamber8520]

Ahhh I love a good old KZbin style video!!! And LOVE Theatre assumptions, ahh basically I adored this whole video 😂, a personal assumption would be so intriguing!! And AHHH DISNEY VIDEOS, Carrie you are fuelling my desire to go back!! PURE HAPPINESS is what I am feeling!! 💚

[@Carrie]

Yay so pleased you enjoyed it!

[@stevnor99]

Thanks for another awesome one! Can't wait to see you and Scott at Disney - the last video was amazeballs... and hysterically funny! x

[@swiftfirebolt6922]

Loved the video and also thank you for the love towards ensemble members and covers because after being in an ensemble show after show at school it's nice to actually hear someone speak positivtley about the work they do. Getting hate after hate at school if you were in the ensemble and almost being looked down upon was not fun! And yes I know school and theatre work in the west end are very different but it's still nice to be appreciated as ensemble members work so hard and are still kind of forgotten about imo. ❤

[@keirathecrazyperson]

I assume carrie hope fletcher is the most amazing, pretty, talented, stunning, funny, inspiring person in the whole wide world 💜 But seriously carrie! You videos are so amazing and I watch them all ALL THE TIME You inspire me soooo much and your amazing 💜

[@MissHatterX]

Always feels like such a great day when Carrie posts!!

[@bethkennedy_x]

ahhh this was such a nice watch - I’ve been a fan of yours for ages and ages, and this video just felt so nostalgic 🫶🏼🥰

[@prongssmitch237]

This felt like such an old school Carrie video in the best way :))

[@kaitlinpollock]

I truly enjoy your videos Carrie they are all so good, I also enjoy your books as well. Sending much love from Canada

[@wdwchannel]

Always enjoy your videos and can't wait to watch your Disney vlogs. :)

[@thetarantella69]

A late Happy New Year and a Big Congratulations :) :)!!

[@SteffHanson]

I love when you do these videos

[@monmonmonsta]

Love getting your insights Carrie. Literally just came home from seeing Hamilton in a theatre to watch your vid while I take off my makeup and love absorbing myself in all aspects of Theatre Also feels so nice seeing this style of video from you, I get the sense you don't feel the need to censor yourself so much and the more relaxed approach shines through 😊

[@chelliestone185]

Love these videos and the fact we get to learn more about musical theatre. I last saw you in Cinderella and I met u at the stage door even though it was late you kindly waited for everyone who came to see you and I'm so Greatful for that. I have been reading some of your books too and they are also amazing. Thank you for keeping my musical theatre spark alive.xx

[@alaynakrastins9812]

Love these little insight videos into the industry and what it can be like ❤️

[@karenthompson3071]

Yes please Madam T . 🤩👏

[@whenemilyfallsinlove]

my safe space has come back again x

[@classic.caitlin]

Love these types of videos!!

[@fairyyona]

I found it very funny when you said, that to do the makeup for everyone would take hours - because: Over the last few years I have been working part time on several theatre productions of my local theatre in my city in Germany. I think a difference here is also that there is not a new casting for every new production where the whole ensemble gets switched out entirely, but there is a "core ensemble" at the theatre and there are also several productions running at the same time with mainly the same people (and they change the whole set and everything almost every day depending on what's playing tonight). But back to the makeup. So I have been working there as an extra or dancer or for small roles and except for one production every time I had hair and makeup done by the hair and makeup team. And as this team wasn't bigger here then what you mentioned (I believe around 6 or 7 people) that meant that I had to come in for makeup most of the time at least 2 hours before the start of the show (because I was one of the least important parts and they handed out makeup times according to the relevance of your part). So yes you're right - when you would try to have everyone's makeup done by the makeup team it would take hours. But I actually didn't mind as I found it really relaxing and the result was a lot better than what I would have been able to do ^^

[@KittyCatThang]

This was such a lovely video! I've only worked in small scale American theater so it's interesting to see what working in larger scale productions and companies is like, but a lot of the principles are the same. It's fun and a bit nostalgic to hear about!

[@louises2425]

You are such an amazing speaker!! I could listen to you all day!! I definitely think you should do a part 2 of this vid !! Love listening to the theatre assumptions !

[@alicebarlow4761]

Think the last question was my fave, shout out to the person who asked it! ❤ I met Rob (and you) at stage door after les Mis when it was the Queens theatre, can’t wait for more Scott and Carrie in Disney videos!

[@hollywainwright5449]

I can't wait to see you on tour

[@gabsbecker]

Your videos are always a ray of sunshine brightening up my day. 😍

[@kirstytme]

I agree whole heartedly

[@Carrie]

Aww that's so lovely of you thank you!

[@Carrie]

[@kirstytme]

@@Carrie you're welcome. Have a good day 😊

[@palindromee]

loved how honest this was, thank you

[@sadiebelcreations]

Thank goodness for you Carrie - I'm having an awful day and this was a wonderful remedy ❤️

[@karenschlumpf4532]

LOVE your vlogs and appreciate your work in making them!!

[@feitocomfruta]

I was in the ensemble for a production of Legally Blonde, and I can attest to the “ensembler” skill set needed being invaluable. The only thing I didn’t do was understudy, but I played three different speaking roles, sang Baritenor, did set striking (which involved me getting pinned against the wall by our shower/dressing booth until the Greek chorus and salon girls entered for Bend and Snap), AND was a featured Irish dancer. If I understudied, I think age wise it would have been Kyle or Professor Callaghan, though I was on the cusp of aging out of Emmett. Now, I wish I could be cast in more shows and play principal characters, but it’s definitely a case of “miscasting” myself. For example, I’d love to play Dan in Next to Normal or Shrek, but their songs are just outside my upper register. I’d love to play Jo in Jagged Little Pill, but I’m too old (though I do identify as agender/non-binary which was what people wanted the role to be). And to be honest, I’d have to be in a drag casting to play Jane Seymour in Six.

[@feitocomfruta]

One thing though, I think people may have difficulty jumping from ensemble to principal, but it’s easier to go from ensemble to ORIGINATOR of a role. In those cases, it’s less “invaluable skill set” and more “invaluable toolbox”, as the producers, writers, and directors may need someone with many different skills and the flexibility to pivot to help to shape what that character looks like. I mean there is a reason for the push to add “Best Ensemble” to the Tony Awards, because some shows would surely DIE without the ensemble, while others are built as ensemble shows (such as Six and Come From Away)

[@ashleyj97]

I'm auditioning for Drama School so things like this are always awesome to see! Thank you Carrie ❤

[@susieb8661]

Great questions and great answers!

[@joshua_hailey]

Theatre assumptions! Love this mini-series!

[@Voldycat]

i didnt know i needed to see you madam t till right this second

[@zodiacmermaids]

Really late to this but looking forward to your content this year!

[@mollycblaeser]

I'm distracted by the fact that your top looks suspiciously like a sweater dress I own 😮 but as a community theatre actress, I love hearing you talk about these topics!

[@miyannapittman5580]

This is timely... first snow day for my school of the year and rehearsal, by extension, is cancelled. Terribly disappointed... but a new Carrie video helps ease the theatre-sized hole in my day!

[@emmal7091]

Great insights and it’s lovely to have you posting more videos at the moment. Also very much enjoyed what you managed to do with your index fingers at around 15:23 - so many talents! 🤗

[@Carrie]

Thank you! I'm really loving making more videos! Feels like old times.

[@tigerfanfrv]

i don't have an assumption but a question, did your opinion of of Andrew Lloyd Webber change before and after working with him? Because mine sure did.

[@heatherlovesyoutubeheather7431]

I must say this has been very interesting to watch. Thank you Carrie, we love you 🥰 ❤

[@repboy1]

This has inspired me to try and do my own cats musical make up and dance the jellicle ball around my kitchen .

[@emily7478]

Assumption : The cast of a show doesn't get to know the musicians/orchestra members nearly as well as they get to know their fellow actors

[@bethanburrows5074]

as a regular crew member at multiple local groups i have found this to be true as the cast spends a long time in rehearsal and then the musicians and crew show up at/just before tech and are just there for the run so the bond is never the same as actor to actor but i will also say that i have many lifelong friends through doing theatre despite not always being at all the rehearsals :)

[@TheLoullas]

I have learned so much from you over the years and I really enjoy it :)))

[@nathancreek6086]

I feel like there are some ensemble tracks that are just so good and have such good costuming that I would happily go from principle to ensemble just to do that track... Like even if I was Patti Lupone I would happily play the member of the Wicked ensemble who wears the giant feather boa in One Short Day just because that costume looks so fun

[@BookLoverKerrie]

Great video seeing your insights into the theatre industry. I hope you had a great time in Disneyworld when you went with your family. I wanted to say this to you when I saw you at Piccadilly Circus Station earlier this week when I was on my way to work at the Prince of Wales Theatre

[@dylansmith1833]

I love these videos! It definitely give me more knowledge about theatre! Definitely good for a person like me who wants to pursue theatre as a career! Thank you for sharing this Carrie! You are AWESOME! ❤❤❤❤

[@Carrie]

Yay! So pleased to hear you're enjoying them!

[@dylansmith1833]

@@Carrie You just made my day Carrie! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lucymiller8172]

Loved it!!😊

[@RubytheRockstar]

Carrie we need an indepth library tour!!!

[@PS-DLMA]

I am really intrigued how you approach being Mme T with your history of being Eponine and Fantine and how that changes your approach given the effect Mme T has on E&F

[@katherinekempton]

Yes please on that personal assumptions video!

[@kir4shere]

Loved this video!

[@sheismymom]

Hi Carrie I just recently got into Cinderella can't stop listening to the music. My theatre assumption is I assumed you had played Elphaba in London. Apparently not (yet). Love from Canada.

[@HaplessHannah]

I loved this video. That is all 😍

[@Carrie]

Woohoo! That's great to hear! Thank you!

[@wendyhayne930]

Thanks for your fabulous vblog

[@maumau9]

I'm looking forward to your Disney videos😊👍

[@nudgificator]

I had assumed that once a show was running your 'look' was set, so I was surprised in your panto vlogs when you were getting ready and saying things like "today I'm using this product", and switched from red eye shadow to gold partway through.

[@Carrie]

Panto a little more chill than musicals because the costumes are often reused from villain to villain or fairy to fairy regardless of the show. A musical will have a designer for the set and the costumes and come up with very specific looks for each character. For Carriebosse I was just given the costume and no directions for make up at all so it was all very free! ♥️

[@megg8059]

My assumption is that with the rise of platforms like Tik Tok - some shows (won’t name names….heathers) now favour creators with sizeable platforms to sell the show (in more recent casts, I adored you in heathers and think it was an incredible casting choice) in order to keep it afloat since it seems to have run its course a bit…they also potentially cast the show with people who look so similar to one another because they don’t want people to stray away from the show after a cast change which portrays a different type (acting wise) of Veronica for example

[@bethanybanana7447]

Love these kind of videos, also sat in front of bookcase gave me 2014 carrie video vibes

[@emilym5870]

8:20 oh carrie you crack me up

[@the_theatre_mouse]

Love the behind the scenes videos you do.... I have an assumption about the importance of each aspect of musical theatre and that someone (particularly principle roles) singing ability is more important than acting which in turn is more important than dancing ability...

[@tripletripl2272]

Thank you for doing this ! It makes me understand how the theatre works a-bit more ! Also the green jumper you’re wearing goes really well with your hair ! I can’t wait for the Disney videos ❤ I love Disney, Disney ,magic ,castle and pixie dust !! Btw do you have a schedule for posting videos on KZbin ? So we can get excited for the next one and be prepared to watch it ? If not, don’t worry !

[@sophiehunter6346]

How you gain your confidence and how you went from being from the bottom to being at the top and any advice for me doing musical theatre at normal college etc x

[@SophieRose31]

I LOVE these kind of videos

[@Carrie]

Once might be quite a stressful process as we have a week to rehearse for what is essentially an off-book and semi-staged concert! But it'll try my best!

[@SophieRose31]

@@Carrie okay yeah, that’s true! Don’t stress about it, I just love that we’re getting any sort of these videos again

[@tanyabackside98]

Aaah loved this one! Will you be vlogging your tour? I'm looking forward to seeing GBBO- the musical on Sunday! x

[@meganlilyflower]

I think the showmances assumption is because a lot of theater fans did theater in high school or uni and hormones were higher and less people were married adults😂

[@LauraLouSkinner]

I absolutely love the vibe of this video! ❤

[@Carrie]

Yay! That's so lovely to hear thank you!

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

Just Commenting for the algorithm 😃

[@jlrmalik]

@carrie Are you ever coming to the USA to do a concert/book tour or in a musical anytime soon?

[@laciep.7982]

Please record in my music again Carrie I love that your song running through rivers is still one of my favorites

[@littlemissgemreads]

Who is on your dream wish list of musical theatre performers to work alongside that you haven't so far?

[@JamFish728]

I have relative is in the biz in the US and they couldn't go back even if they tried because they've been in principal roles and unfortunately it would be too noticeable for them now to be in ensemble. So thats another reason why people cant go back and forth.

[@beckyBWwilliams]

Carrie what is your opinion on audience behaviour nowadays? Do you think theatre etiquette has gotten worse since lock down? I work in a theatre and have noticed more and more disrespectful customers and after hearing what happened at the Jearsy Boys it makes me concerned about the way things are going.

[@JCCC1609]

What a combination to think of, you and Cameron Blakeley and you and Monsieur and Madam T. Would you think this could ever happen?

[@caelanreid7884]

I have seen most of your roles and my assumption is that you tend to play roles that mirror a part of yourself. I have certainly found that I lean towards parts that have a bit of my personality in but I was wondering if this was true for you as well.

[@lanamitchell6592]

Hi carrie hope you are well and having a good day! What do you think about bad cinderella in Broadway how they changed the lyrics and all that jazz🤣? Have a good day:)

[@libbygascoyne6024]

Would you ever go back and play Veronica sawyer or would you play someone else in heathers?

[@Cloud9berries]

Will we get any behind the scenes with you and jamie for the once concert

[@Rebeccaannjarvis]

Regards make up I think on broadway some shows will have people to help with make up on shows like Aladdin but in general performers will do their own make up but for shows like wicked someone will be helping the performer playing elphaba get in the green make up, also you should do a Disney assumptions video

[@sydloveserin]

First comment!! Luv ya carrie!! ❤️❤️

[@Carrie]

Woop woop!

[@imcherbitch943]

So interesting! Thank you Carrie x

[@zoebridge8456]

When you talk about stunt casting there is only one person that comes to mind…Nick Jonas in the Les Mis 25th anniversary!!🤦🏻‍♀️