Mia McClain

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

What's worse than facing profuse rejection in the acting world? In my opinion, the excruciating waiting game for said rejection.

My name is Mia and I'm a sophomore getting my BFA in Musical Theatre at the University of Miami. And boy, do I have a lot to say about it. Welcome to the first installment ­ the art of being kind to yourself.

Violet runs now through April 28, 2013 in SU's Storch Theatre at the Department of Drama's Syracuse Stage Complex, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY. Broadway World has a first look at the cast in action below!