Exploring celebrity casting in musical theatre: Does it benefit the musical theatre industry and is it an issue for

performers and the success of their careers?

Questionnaire

1. How long have you been in the musical theatre industry for?

2. What do you feel is your biggest issue when trying to gain a job in the industry?

3. Do you think there are different issues for the different stages of career’s in musical theatre? (e.g. between
new graduates and long-standing performers of 5+ years)

4. Do you think that it is easier to get a job the longer you have been in the musical theatre industry?

5. What is your opinion on celebrity casting?

6. Do you think it is beneficial or a hindrance for musical theatre?

7. Have you ever had a positive or negative experience with celebrity casting? (e.g. watching a show or being a
part of a show)

8. Are you affected by celebrity casting at this point in your career? If yes why?

9. Do you think celebrities deserve to gain roles in shows or do you think it is a marketing tool for boosting
ticket sales?