All I had to do was take that initial leap. My passion for theatre supersedes judgment and I am constantly feeling grateful that my high school theatre community showed me that. I thank every “theatre-friend” throughout the years who has respected me for my fearlessly geeky self.

Battling the 'Theater Kid' allegations while still trying to explain my career to people not familiar with theater

This summer, I'm trying to worry way less about what I’m not doing and more about what makes me feel fulfilled right now. And of course, that might be a contract or an internship doing what I love, but it can also be learning to build a life of my own and discover who I am.

I would like to thank everyone who has chosen to read my articles and I hope that you were able to resonate with them and they allowed you to feel understood. It means so much to me that my words can be out there in the world to be referenced by others, and myself, during times of need. Goodbye for now, I hope that this will not be the last you’ll hear from me :)

Only months prior, we were all high schoolers who dared to dream on a national level. And by a miracle, we were the lucky ones who got to travel to one of the most iconic places on earth to make these dreams come true. I still don’t fully know what the Jimmys saw in me, but I am so grateful that they gave me the opportunity to pursue what seemed impossible.

Writing about different experiences or even just about my everyday life allows me to slow down and think more deeply about why certain moments resonate with me. It has made my days feel less overwhelming and really helps me reconnect with the joy

Sometimes a freshman can enter the costume closet knowing nothing and leave as a senior with the full history of so many pieces of the clubs history as part of their being.

It’s all the little details like sweaters and jewelry coming together that make it magical. People doing twirl tests and admiring each others looks and figuring out exactly where to roll their sleeves to.

How many times can I talk about the changes in my life on this blog? Count how many blogs I’ve written and you’ll find out!

Through Broadway World, I’ve developed an unknown pride for something other than performing. I've re-discovered a passion, and joined a community of writers that I will cherish forever. Thank you for letting me have a place to express my deep devotion!

In all of my favorite works, I think that the lessons presented are unique and widely applicable, especially in college. I believe there is so much importance to the messages that some of my favorite stories present. All in all, they don’t just speak to the pieces within which they are articulated, but rather the broader importance of theatre in general and how it can impact people. 

Getting to write about the thing I love most and bring awareness to outlets that many people may not think about has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career so far. If I can provide reassurance or inspiration to even one reader, then I consider my time well spent.

These days, it seems like everyone is getting hired based on their social media presence. It begins to beg the question: How much does our following matter, and how do I stop feeling so self-conscious about posting?

After writing 16 blogs in the past eight months for BroadwayWorld, what has surprised me the most is how the best blog ideas often come from the most random moments in my life!

Writing is so much more than expressing ideas on a page, and if done with sincerity, it can take a surprisingly long time–that may be my biggest takeaway from my first attempt at blogging. 

Being a theater lighting student is hard to explain to family and friends who haven’t gone through the same version of finals as you have. No grandma, I don’t have a math test. Yes, I have load-in from 9am-6pm.

From 2025-2026, I was a BFA Musical Theatre major at a college. My whole life that is what I thought I wanted. I wasn’t necessarily wrong, I am just pivoting slightly.

I have been writing student blogs for BroadwayWorld for 6 months now. I feel very blessed to have been able to write for a website I love and respect so much talking about the thing I love most in the world, performing. 

As the semester comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on what I've learned as a Student Blogger with BroadwayWorld, specifically in terms of discovering myself and my values through my writing.

Before we give in to those who doubt us, and believe our paths will lead to many heartbreaks, I hope that we can all disregard these negative premonitions and realize our collective ability to help and recreate this industry so it will continue on, in the immediate future and far beyond.

Writing about my experiences studying theatre in college and everything that I have learned along the way is something I never envisioned myself doing.

As I graduate from high school in a few days, and head to Ball State University in the fall to study stage management, I cannot wait to continue to write and share my thoughts and experiences for BroadwayWorld.

As I have been reflecting on this past year and reeling about my exciting summer plans, I have realized just how much my first year of musical theatre training has prepared me for this job.

A year ago, I was nervous about entering my last year as a teenager. I had so many goals that I wanted to accomplish before I left my teenage years behind, yet they all seemed unattainable.

Bring this article to your boyfriend who says he is “just not an arts person.” Bring it to your roommate who thinks creativity only belongs to painters, actors, and people who carry around sketchbooks for fun.