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Creating Traditions From Scratch
Coming into high school, I knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of the drama club.
Behind the Podcast: What I've Learned From Hosting a Podcast
Every episode, my final question is always “What advice would you give to younger artists wanting to pursue a career in acting?” Now that I am almost to 100 episodes with Behind the Curtain, I have heard all sorts of advice.
Before the Curtain Rises: A Look Into Pre-Show Rituals
Take a very, very deep breath.
The Power of Process
Tradition and routine are essential to effective performance, as understanding your process is a crucial step for any individual in the entertainment industry.
The Unfinished Business of Broadway
As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve noticed that the instinct to look ahead feels less urgent than the need to pause.
My Theatre Traditions
When it comes to being part of a show, there are many things that I have to do before a show starts out of habit, and even out of superstition.
Student Blogger: Making Room to Rest
Audition season will arrive soon enough.
Studying Abroad (from Ukraine to the U.S!)
One of the most wonderful parts about being a part of the theatre community is meeting the incredible people involved in it including incredible exchange students who I have been lucky enough to call my friends.
The Reporter and The Writer
Thinking about 2026, the first year that I’m going into not being a teenager anymore, I feel like it’s becoming more important to me now than ever to make a name for myself.
Theatrical Traiditons and Routines!
December is a month that always inspires thoughts of tradition.
Time for a Break!
I absolutely love winter break, having a few weeks to hang out at home (or wherever) is wonderful.
With Sprinkles on Top
What do you do when it’s finally time to open a show? Here are the rituals and routines I rely on for success on opening night.
Theatrical Traditions and Routines
I often think about the traditions that my future students will do before, during, and after shows.
Poo-Wah-Bahs - Francis Ford Coppola’s Lasting Impact on Hofstra’s Drama Department
This blog explores Francis Ford Coppola’s profound legacy at Hofstra University, tracing how a theatre student-turned-legendary filmmaker helped shape the department’s culture and traditions.
Break A Leg
As they say in the beloved musical Funny Girl, “people who need people are the luckiest people in the world.
Moment Before
The brief in-between space is where preparation meets presence for me, and where my nerves begin to fade.
Tradition
I will always hold a special place in my heart for Anita’s Gelato and Playbill-stalking.
Shifting with the Seasons - A Year of Advocacy in the Arts
I have managed to intertwine my passion for disability advocacy and the arts in my work and am on my way to becoming not just an arts professional, but a change-maker who can shake up this industry, as they say in Wicked, for good.
From Roses to Bananas: High School Musical Rituals I’ll Never Forget
These traditions hold such a special place in my heart.
Meet My New Friend: the Present!
It sounds like the goal of every girl at the beginning of a romcom (that or being so weird because of her oh-so-uncool glasses.
3 Theatre Games for Students
Theatre games are what make the world go round.
John Proctor is the Villain: Finding Pieces of Theatre to Connect to
It is so important for theatre goers to find pieces that they can connect to and learn from.
Tips on How to Spend Your Downtime
Here are some ways I plan to spend that downtime so I can still get my creative juices flowing and stay entertained during this upcoming month-long break.
A Look Inside BoCo: What Makes the Musical Theatre Program So Special
Pursuing theatre definitely comes with its challenges, so it’s incredibly important to find a place that not only supports you in becoming the best version of yourself but also keeps you feeling inspired and excited to create.
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