Hi! I am Francesca Goodsell, a current first year theatre major at Manhattanville University. My favorite show right now is Maybe Happy Ending for it's beautiful orchestrations and book; however, I am always going to love Wicked, Chicago, and Little Shop of Horrors. I am so excited to pursue my passion of writing about all things theatre and performance. I can't wait for you to read what's on my mind!
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April 30, 2026
I made it my goal for 2026 to see more live theatre. Additionally, I wanted to challenge myself by seeing shows that I have never gotten the chance to see before. In this blog, you will read my thoughts about the three new shows that I saw and how they inspire me as a performer.
April 7, 2026
Learn more Darnell Abraham as he shares his experience as a performer on the National and International Tours of Hamilton, as well as the National Tour of The Lion King. Additionally, learn about his new work as a Voice and Speech Professor at Manhattanville University.
April 1, 2026
I knew there were three things I had to do for my tech week to be as successful as possible: 1. Establish a new routine 2. Lean on my new support system at college 3.Be open to taking risks and going out of my comfort zone
February 27, 2026
If you’re somebody who wants to study theatre, you want the arts to be part of your life. That thing that, to me, I already said is, what makes this place (Manhattanville) special is that you can come and discover what kind of artist you are.
February 25, 2026
How can young artists stay motivated to keep pursuing and enhancing their skills? How does being in an academic environment shape our mindset as performers? In this article, I will share my own experience when feeling unmotivated and how I keep going in order to stay on track with my creative goals.
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