Student Blogger: Grace Filiberto

All I had to do was take that initial leap. My passion for theatre supersedes judgment and I am constantly feeling grateful that my high school theatre community showed me that. I thank every “theatre-friend” throughout the years who has respected me for my fearlessly geeky self.

I would like to thank everyone who has chosen to read my articles and I hope that you were able to resonate with them and they allowed you to feel understood. It means so much to me that my words can be out there in the world to be referenced by others, and myself, during times of need. Goodbye for now, I hope that this will not be the last you’ll hear from me :)

As the academic year is nearing its end, so is the mental stamina of students. Spring musicals have concluded, the final marking period has freshly begun, and summer seems just within grasp.

Have you ever auditioned for a show? Have you ever gone after a role that you felt that you were perfect for? Have you ever spent days anxiously awaiting a cast list?

As most hardcore theatre fans can agree, the world of musical theatre is a beautifully sacred place. For many of us, it’s where we retreat when our real life problems seem too intense to take on.

Theatre-fan or not, these three albums can help you get through your day with their mighty combinations of lyric, tune, and plot.

Right now, us students have a lot on our plate. Whether that be finishing up midterms, finding ourselves in the thick of a rehearsal process, or managing extracurriculars, it can feel very intense, not to mention the additional weight of potential social or personal grievances that may arise. With all of these commitments that we make to meet the expectations of our teachers, castmates, and families, it’s very common that we will find ourselves feeling burnt out. In these moments it’s important to take a step back and utilize tools that can ease the pressure that we place on ourselves. Here’s some advice that I have for finding your spark during a burnout: