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Student Blog: An Interview with Wait in the Wings
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - August 08, 2022 Three years ago, a YouTube channel called Wait in the Wings published its first video, titled 'The World's Most Dangerous Musical -- Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark.' From that moment on, Brendon Henderson gained a reputation in the theatre world - The Explorer of Underrated Shows. Since then, Wait in the Wings has been used as a place for Brendon to publish documentaries on different underrated Broadway shows that haven't been given their full due by the theatre community. He's discussed shows lik... View More Student Blogs... 
5 Books Every Costume Design Student Should Read
by Carian Lynée Parker - August 08, 2022 Costume designers are an integral part of any theatre. While the audience might see a beautiful costume on stage, behind the scenes there is a great amount of detail and work put into preparing each costume design. Costume designers shine through their work on stage by understanding not just each individual piece, but the history behind it. Here are the five books every costume design student should read at least once! ... 
5 Books Every Stage Management Student Should Read
by Carian Lynée Parker - July 29, 2022 The job of a stage manager requires one to wear many different hats. A stage manager acts as an organizer, communicator, motivator, and sometimes...a mediator or therapist. Behind any great show in theatre, there is a stage manager helping to hold things together and push things forward. A stage manager is a job that is so essential to the world of theatre, but how does one get started in that field? Here are the five books every stage management student should read at least once!... 
5 Books Every Directing Student Should Read
by Carian Lynée Parker - July 26, 2022 Whether you want to direct in a community theatre setting or be the next hit Broadway director, every directing student must have a strong educational foundation. While learning from experience is always beneficial, there is nothing wrong with taking direction (no pun intended!) from the directing pros. Here are the top five directing books that every directing student should read at least once in their life!... 
School Spotlight: Roosevelt University - The Theatre Conservatory of the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA)
by Carian Lynée Parker - July 14, 2022 The Theatre Conservatory of the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) consists of 200 undergraduate students, divided between our acting and musical theatre programs. Students are guaranteed onstage performance credit while they are at CCPA - more time onstage means more training for your future career in the theatre.... 
5 Books Every Acting Student Should Read
by Carian Lynée Parker - July 23, 2022 Whether you are a veteran actor or just walking into your first acting class, every acting student must continue to learn more about the craft. Acting itself is a journey and having the right tools under your belt will only help you enhance your skills. Here are the five books that every acting student should read at least once!... 
5 Books Every Music Student Should Read
by Carian Lynée Parker - July 12, 2022 Whether your focus is musical theatre, opera, vocal performance, piano, music education, orchestral instruments, conducting, sacred music, or theory and composition; having a vast understanding of music is vitally important. Here are the five books every music student should read at least once!... 
School Spotlight: University of Maryland - School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
by Carian Lynée Parker - July 07, 2022 Located in the greater Washington, D.C. area, students are offered unparalleled opportunities for engagement with professional opportunities throughout the region, as well as in New York City and Los Angeles. The curriculum is focused on student engagement and professional development through partnerships with internationally renowned institutions such as Arena Stage, Ford's Theatre, The Kennedy Center and Woolly Mammoth.... 
STEM VS. STEAM: Does Arts Education Really Benefit Schools?
by Carian Lynée Parker - June 27, 2022 STEM vs. STEAM: Which is a better focus for schools? While both STEM and STEAM have differences, there is an opportunity for growth across all occupations in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Check out results from a recent study funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.... 
School Spotlight: Bennington College
by Carian Lynée Parker - June 29, 2022 Ranked by the Princeton Review in the top five for 'Best College Theater,' Bennington College offers students a thorough grounding in virtually every dimension of theater-making: acting, directing, playwriting, devising, theatre history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, stage management, and design (set, costume, lights, projection, and sound).... 
School Spotlight: Webster University-Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts
by Carian Lynée Parker - June 24, 2022 The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University offers a unique and intensive program for training young artists for theatre. All students are accepted into the program by interview or audition and are enrolled in a particular sequence. It is our mission to train our future colleagues to become visionaries, creators and leaders in the next generation of American professional theatre.... 
Education Through Music 30th Anniversary Gala Raises $1 Million To Keep Music Alive In Public Schools
by Carian Lynée Parker - June 16, 2022 Founded in 1991, Education Through Music (ETM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the use of music in under-resourced schools and schools in disadvantaged areas, as a means of enhancing students' academic performance and general development. ETM celebrated its 30th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The gala included over 400 people and raised over $1M. ... 
5 Skills That Students Gain Through Arts Education
by Carian Lynée Parker - June 06, 2022 Engaging in art is essential to students and humans alike. As soon as children develop motor skills, they communicate through artistic expression. Today, most schools put the majority of their focus on standardized testing and some negate the arts altogether. Giving students the materials for artistic expression can lower stress, improve their memory, and make students feel more socially connected. ... 
School Spotlight: School of Theatre at Florida State University
by Carian Lynée Parker - June 05, 2022 The School of Theatre at Florida State University is regularly recognized as one of the finest theatre programs in the nation. The School of Theatre at Florida State University's mission is to use the evolving, live, collaborative art of theatre to develop artists and scholars who have a lifelong passion for the arts. ... 
School Spotlight: Oklahoma City University School of Theatre
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 28, 2022 The School of Theatre prepares young theatre artists for a sustainable, professional life. The program is grounded in the philosophy of putting theory into practice from the classroom to the stage to produce creative, culturally aware, and highly effective theatrical artists.... 
BWW Interview: American Theatre Wing Shares Details on Free Summer Theatre Program
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 27, 2022 The American Theatre Wing is a nonprofit organization, founded on the eve of America's entry into WWI by seven suffragists and theater-makers who came together to support the nation by harnessing the power of theater. Through a powerful suite of programs that address all aspects of the national theater ecology, ATW encourages the discovery of theater by people of all ages, nurtures talent on stage and off, creates pathways for success for students and young professionals, and encourages the deve... 
BWW Interview: Artistic Producer Peter Avery and Mateo Lizcano Talk The Shubert Foundation's 2022 High School Theatre Festival
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 21, 2022 More than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The Shubert Foundation's 2022 High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools on Monday, May 23 at 7:30pm at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on Broadway. This annual high profile and high energy theatre education experience for NYC students is presented by The Shubert Foundation and the NYC Department of Education Arts Office.... 
School Spotlight: University of North Carolina School of the Arts
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 19, 2022 The undergraduate program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts allows students to pursue an art form while preparing realistically for a professional career. Students in the Design and Production, Dance, Film, and Drama school complete Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, while musicians earn a Bachelor of Music degree.... 
School Spotlight: Emerson College- Department of Performing Arts
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 22, 2022 Located in Boston's theatre district, Emerson's Department of Performing Arts helps artists develop the tools needed to become a master of their craft. Education at Emerson includes rigorous studio work, scholastic engagement, hands-on experiences, and real-world opportunities in the Boston theatre scene.... 
Atlantic Acting School Is Creating an Easier Path for Future Working Actors
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 17, 2022 Atlantic Acting School offers impeccable professional training and access to an amazing creative network. Atlantic is where professional habits are developed and where artistic relationships are born. The school motto is 'Atlantic Actors Work.' Every graduate leaves with an understanding of the business and a set of tools to successfully audition and network.... 
School Spotlight: American University (Department of Performing Arts)
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 07, 2022 The American University Theatre and Musical Theatre Program is led by working theatre professionals and educators who actively strive to be a supportive, vibrant, and work in a rigorous learning community of artist-scholar-citizens within a diverse world-class liberal arts environment... 
School Spotlight: The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Acting Program
by Carian Lynée Parker - May 10, 2022 The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate acting program was created as a result of very few actors being trained in classical theatre. The program nationally recruits seven students each year to participate in an intensive two-year, year-round course of graduate study in classical theatre. It is one of the most competitive programs in the country, with only a 2% acceptance rate.... 
School Spotlight: Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Kinder HSPVA)
by Carian Lynée Parker - April 26, 2022 Established in 1971, Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a fully accredited high school that specializes in rigorous training in the arts. Kinder HSPVA prepares young artists for college, conservatories, and the professional arts world. While having the same academic curriculum and graduation requirements as other HISD high schools, students also spend three hours every day in one art discipline. All students must audition for Kinder HSPVA.... 
BWW Interview: The College Audition Is Providing Young Artists with an Easier Path to College
by Carian Lynée Parker - April 26, 2022 The College Audition provides coaching services and training for future college auditions. Through classes, workshops, and coaching both online and in-person; The College Audition continues to strive to make the college audition process seamless for both students and parents.... 
What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and How Does It Connect to the Arts?
by Carian Lynée Parker - April 23, 2022 Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. After entering the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are seeing the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in classrooms.... 
10 Things Every Actor Needs In Their Audition Backpack
by Carian Lynée Parker - April 05, 2022 An audition backpack is a must when navigating through the madness of auditioning. Whether you are a veteran actor or going to your first audition, these are the ten items you should have in your audition bag.... Feel your school is deserving of a little (or a lot) more attention? How about a 'BWW School in the Spotlight' promoting your program and productions? All you need to do is upload photos, videos, cast lists or other content to your show listings. For help, reach out to us at studentcenter@broadwayworld.com. Want to Add Your Show? Visit the form.
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