Olivia is a student at the Institute for American Musical Theatre, studying various styles of dancing, singing, and acting. Outside of being an actor, she loves crocheting, writing, reading, eating sushi, and finding the best coffee shops with family and friends.
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First Show
Aladdin
Favorite Show
Falsettos
Favorite Stories
Fear of Failure - I love this article because it is something that many people struggle with, not even just actors. It resonates so deeply with artists, but you don't have to be a performer to take something away from reading it.
Student Blog: Restlessness Over Break - In my experience, it is so hard to go from working every day to vacation. It often makes me restless and I feel like I should be doing more. But writing this article was a reminder to myself that it's important to rest, and break times should be used as an opportunity to learn how to take time for yourself.
While participating in theatre can be beneficial as a child, as soon as you transition into pursuing a career in performing, the way you view acting has to shift.
This semester is dissimilar from any other I’ve had, because as I’m writing about my back-to-school experiences, I’m currently in New Jersey in The Conjuring, playing Cindy Perron with RWS Entertainment.