The Importance of Pausing During Winter Break
This blog reflects on the often-overlooked rest period between semesters as a meaningful pause between the chaos of finals and the demands of a new semester.
First-person stories from college and theatre students.
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This blog reflects on the often-overlooked rest period between semesters as a meaningful pause between the chaos of finals and the demands of a new semester.
Reflecting on my professional growth over the past year, a big portion of it came from participating in new and unfamiliar situations.
If there is one thing I have in common with my cat, it’s that we both love our rituals.
So, you’re ambitious.
No matter how cold or crowded, the city is always magical at Christmas.
This is for the shy kids, the Autistic/disabled kids, the kids finding their courage, and anyone else who might need it.
This January marks my final semester before I graduate with a double major in Theatre Arts Administration and Musical Theatre.
Every actor is instructed at some point in their acting career or education to find the methods of preparation that work for them.
Being a New Jersey native and Broadway lover, it is extremely fitting that New York City is one of my favorite places.
It’s no secret that theatre is an innately superstitious art form.
Being home and slowing down for a moment has made me realize just how much I needed this rest, especially after such a busy, jam-packed semester.
It's no secret that off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway have had an incredible year.
Whether you’re looking for a career transition or a side gig, you’ll need a standout resume.
Embracing embarrassment as a musical theater student and leaning into 'cringe' could be the most freeing choices a performer can make.
We often make a point to carve out time for group warm ups, hype circles, or whatever special practices belong to your theatre of choice.
The thought of how difficult it was to get into a school, the uncertainty of what the next year would look like, and the constant rehearsing and auditioning was affecting my grades, relationships, and anxiety.
This semester, one of my goals was to get more serious about my writing.
I’m burned out right now.
Balancing the daily schedule of a full-time college student is rough, and adding a Work-Study program, clubs, honors associations, rehearsals, shows, events, and hopefully some socialization time just makes the days seem endless.
When I stepped off the plane into New York City’s electric pulse, I had only two things on my mind: the city and the version of me that comes alive there.
Much like theatre, traditions can tell a story.
Theatre traditions shift at different stages of life.
Every cast I’ve been a part of has had its own version of these rituals.
What's better than being a frustrated dance captain? An acknowledged frustrated dance captain.
With the end of the year quickly approaching, it is important to discuss the somewhat controversial topic of burnout in the entertainment industry.