Student Blogger: Brynna Weir

We all have that one show that has been ever present in our lives, whether we recognized it or not. Looking back and seeing all of the touch points has, just maybe, been my favorite part. If the title didn’t give it away (I, sincerely, hope that no one is shocked by this), it's ‘Into the Woods’.

Are you experiencing performer burnout, or are you overwhelmed by expectations? As performers, we’re haunted by the dreaded timeline. Who created it? Why do we all believe it? What even is this timeline?

If you’re like me, you always want to put your best foot forward. This is difficult to accomplish when you don’t know where to start. For every article or TikTok that makes sense, there is another one to contradict it. With the help of some industry pros, I have perfected how to survive an audition without anyone knowing it might be your first.

Physical health: Without fail, these remedies have gotten me to the functioning level (singing, acting, and dancing) by opening night. Mental health: Putting your efforts towards school or something completely different does not mean you're losing another opportunity (no matter what Macroeconomics and the opportunity-cost says).

Woohoo to semester two! I am, currently, a CCC (California Community College) student with plans to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona. Unlike many of my fellow bloggers, I am not a Theatre Arts major pursuing my BFA. It was a hard decision to not pursue my passion through a degree, but I couldn’t be happier (Thank Goodness!).

When you are not in the position to be auditioning, no matter the reason, self-advertisement will be your best friend. Social Media has become one of the greatest tools an actor can use. Bonus: casting directors have them, too; you never know when they could stumble across one of your videos. Use the tools you already have and the sky’s the limit!