StudentBlogger Loriane Donnet-Monay

The weather decided that hot girl summer would not happen this year for me. I quickly forgot my plans for outdoors parties, hiking, and short trips. I opted instead for catching up on books, TV shows, plays and movies. Sometimes, we need to slow down and enjoy small things. It took me a while, but I can now look back on those two months without feeling ashamed or blameworthy. You do not need to feel pressured to go back to school with tens of ridiculous stories to tell.

Some musicals sometimes have both high and low stakes. Maybe their world is in peril, but the most important thing is something that the hero might be going through. This equilibrium allows us to explore a world where the characters are out of their comfort zone which leads them to a change. That is a great way to combine an unrealistic environment with relatable traits or personalities.

At one point in my life, all of my classmates wanted to go live in the US. We were fascinated by this country where everything looks oversized and straight out of a movie. Living in a small village in Europe, my friends and I often found ourselves dreaming of tall buildings and endless crowds instead of our usual cows and mountains.

During the pandemic, with everything closed, it became even more evident that we need to find a way to have easier access to theatre. We can learn lessons from the whole situation and try to better the industry.

I found out that there existed a whole community online united around Broadway, and, suddenly, I was not alone anymore. It allowed me to discover more shows and artists. I met people from all over the world, learned about other cultures and memorized more timezones than I would care to admit. Above all else, I made new friends.