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Student Blog: How Can You Manage It All? Photo Student Blog: How Can You Manage It All?
by Student Blogger: Madie Winningham - July 23, 2024

I thrive on staying busy, and despite the busy schedule with theatre, work, and school, I manage it all with careful planning, making sure to take time to relax, and having an incredible support system of friends and family.


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SHOW DATES SCHOOL
SOARING SOLOISTS: Clarinet, Cello & Piano in Boston Logo

SOARING SOLOISTS: Clarinet, Cello & Piano

7/27
Reed College
Portland
Night Just Before the Forest by Bernard-Marie Koltès in Boston Logo

Night Just Before the Forest by Bernard-Marie Koltès

7/25 - 7/27/2024

VIDEOS
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
FESTIVAL FINALE: Celestial Virtuosity in Boston Logo

FESTIVAL FINALE: Celestial Virtuosity

7/28
Reed College
Portland
Still in Boston Logo

Still

7/11 - 7/28/2024
Kean University
Union
Merola Opera Program presents “Don Giovanni” in Boston Logo

Merola Opera Program presents “Don Giovanni”

8/1 - 8/3/2024
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco


Student Center Articles

ArtsEd Principal Resigns Following Bullying Accusations
by Blair Ingenthron - July 13, 2024

Julie Spencer, Principal of Arts Ed, an educational institution backed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, has resigned following an independent, barrister-led inquiry, according to Deadline.

Interview: Meet the Broadway Green Alliance's College Green Captains, Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2024

The Broadway Green Alliance recently announced its two College Green Captain Award Winnersm, Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen. I had the chance to chat with the pair about their efforts, what 'going green' means to them, and the inspiration behind their passion. Check out the interview here!

Cast Set For MESSY WHITE GAYS and SHANGHAI SONATAS at Vassar College
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2024

Vassar College has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, which continues through Sunday, July 28. Learn more about the cast here!

Stony Brook University's Zuccaire Gallery Presents A Solo Exhibition By Video Artist Nicole Cohen
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2024

Nicole Cohen's art exhibition, Super Vision, will be showcased at Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts. The exhibition explores themes of perception and digital media.

Fall 2024 Art Music Theatre Programs Lectures and Events Set For McDaniel College
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024

McDaniel College will offer a variety of art, music, theatre, and other events during the fall of 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

Stephen Trask and Justin Craig Come to Connecticut College This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024

An Evening with Stephen Trask is coming to Connecticut College, featuring Justin Craig on July 14 at Evans Hall. Proceeds from the event will benefit Congregation Beth El.

2024 Laurence Olivier Bursaries Award £80,000 To Talented Drama School Students In Need Of Financial Support
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024

18 drama school students from across the UK have been awarded Laurence Olivier bursaries, administered by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), to help them complete their training. 

Review: VANGUARD at Elder Hall, University Of Adelaide
by Barry Lenny - July 07, 2024

Music-making of the highest order.

High School And College Students Awarded College Scholarships From Embracing Our Differences
by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2024

Embracing Our Differences awards scholarships to three high school graduates and nine college students, supporting their educational pursuits and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Broadway Green Alliance Reveals 2024 College Green Captain Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 01, 2024

The Broadway Green Alliance has revealed Lauren Lewis and Minh Nguyen as the winners of its annual College Green Captain Award. Learn more!

Sussex County College to Present ALICE BY HEART in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2024

Sussex County College will present ALICE BY HEART, a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland set in a World War II London Tube station, exploring themes of imagination and resilience. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Howard University Will Host Annual International Black Writers Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2024

This fall, Howard University will present The International Black Writers Festival, an initiative of the university’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center.

Feature: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Franc D'Ambrosio to be Featured at UC Davis School Of Veterinary Medicine 75th Anniversary Gala
by Courtney Symes - June 24, 2024

A veterinarian, a figure skater, and the Phantom of the Opera all walk into a room…but it’s not a joke. They are all gathering in the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on June 29th for the 75th Anniversary Gala celebrating the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This event will raise money supporting scholarships for our future veterinarians and scientists.

TXST Theatre MFA Programs Will Be Tuition-Free For The 2024-2025 Academic Year
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2024

Texas State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will offer tuition-free Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in the design and directing programs.

TXST College Of Fine Arts & Communication Supports Those Displaced By Recent School Closures.
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2024

Texas State University is inviting students, faculty, and staff displaced by the UArts closure to consider the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) as a new educational destination or career move.

Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Announces Initial Casting For 38th Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2024

Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Will Be Performed By Lone Star College-University Park Drama Department
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2024

The Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-University Park) Drama Department will stage the beloved sci-fi musical 'Little Shop of Horrors,' from June 27 to 30, 2024 in the new Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) building.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Porthouse Theatre - KSU School Of Theatre And Dance
by Roy Berko - June 18, 2024

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Porthouse Theatre--KSU School Of Theatre And Dance?

Ray Fearon Named as President of Rose Bruford College
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2024

Acclaimed actor from stage and screen Ray Fearon has been named as the incoming President of Rose Bruford College. Rose Bruford College is a leading London specialist higher education institution providing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in entertainment arts and production. 

USC School of Dramatic Arts MFA Program Will Be Tuition Free As Of 2024/2025 Academic Year
by Joshua Wright - June 14, 2024

For the first time in its history, students attending the USC School of Dramatic Arts to receive their Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) in the acting and dramatic writing programs will be attending the university tuition-free starting in the 2024-25 academic year.

Muhlenberg College Commits to Helping Displaced UArts Students
by Nicole Rosky - June 04, 2024

Following the sudden closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia on Friday, Muhlenberg College is offering a pathway to welcome UArts students to their Allentown campus. 

University of the Arts Students Call for Help from Other Colleges and Conservatory Programs
by Nicole Rosky - June 04, 2024

University of the Arts in Philadelphia made the abrupt announcement that it would close on June 7, citing a decline in enrollment and a long-standing cash flow problem. Students were not informed of the closure prior to the announcement, leaving many scrambling to figure out their college plans.

Temple University Welcomes University of the Arts Students Following School's Closure
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024

Temple University revealed that they are welcoming students from the University of the Arts, which announced it will close, suddenly and abruptly, on June 7th.

Students Respond to Philly's University of the Arts Closure
by Blair Ingenthron - June 02, 2024

In a new article from WHYY, University of the Arts students are now responding to the school's closure, with many left scrambling to figure out their college plans.

Philadelphia University of the Arts To Close In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

It was announced that the University of the Arts in Philadelphia will close its doors in June. 



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