Toni Marie is a mass communication graduate student at the University of Florida and a lifelong New Yorker. She has been recognized by the American Marketing Association and Ad Age as an emerging marketing talent, and her work has been published in both niche blogs and national outlets. Toni saw her first Broadway show on her fourth birthday and has since attended hundreds of shows, visiting all 41 Broadway theatres and taking full tours of The Metropolitan Opera, Radio City Music Hall, and Phantom Las Vegas. She ultimately aims for her writing to connect audiences with unexpected and uplifting new passions.
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First Show:
Beauty and the BeastFavorite Show:
Death Becomes Her
Student Blog: Getting Involved with the Arts When You’re Not an Arts Major
November 25, 2025
November 25, 2025
Leverage your college's unique creative community to stay involved with the arts. There are limitless opportunities to blend your passions!
Student Blog: How to Let Your Performance Skills Shine in Non-Performance Roles
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025
Sixteen years of pre-professional ballet training didn't only teach me how to survive a coda after a lengthy pas de deux. It instilled a skill set that has proven invaluable in my communications career. While I initially felt behind peers who explored relevant skills in high school, I quickly learned that much of what I learned as a dancer translated directly to my courses and, ultimately, my career. Now, I’m sharing tips for how you can translate your rehearsal room expertise into success beyond the stage.
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