As someone who studies and plans to work professionally in theatre, you might assume that the magic of live performance would eventually wear off for me.

I am thankful for the consistency of my pre-college years but looking back at my transition to college, I realize I had wrapped myself in all that consistency like a protective blanket.

As Julie Andrews says, “When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad.” Here are 5 things I am extremely grateful for that my BFA program at Otterbein has given me.

This season always pushes the word gratitude back into every conversation, but in the arts, it often lands in more complicated ways. The work does not slow just because it is a holiday.

Rent is one of my favorite musicals. It resonates even more deeply with me as a queer native New Yorker born and raised on the Lower East Side, just blocks away from where the story unfolds.

This year has helped me as an artist in many ways I never would have thought possible. I truly cannot wait to see what happens in the next five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes.

Yup, you read that right! I have other passions other than theatre - let's talk about it! Personally, I think it’s so important to have things you enjoy other than theatre. Enjoying other things does not make someone a bad performer in any sense.

As it is officially the month of November—a month of giving thanks, showing gratitude, and embracing personal growth and self-reflection—I want to take a moment to reflect on how this year has impacted me.

No one gives you a gold medal for fixing a vocal habit you've been trying to break for years, or finally understanding a new acting technique. Those successes are quiet, personal, and often more meaningful because they are about who you are becoming as an artist, rather than how others perceive you.

Just as fall slowly changes the air, I've learned that change doesn't always happen in big moments, but rather in small changes and quiet in-betweens when I can catch my breath and refill my well

This blog shares deep reflection sparked by a transformative internship at Boneau/Bryan-Brown, a major theatrical press agency. I share how I moved from early imposter syndrome to confidence through hands-on PR work, from attending press junkets to working The 78th Tony Awards. I describe how mentorship, initiative and meaningful experiences shaped the entirety of my 2025, and encourage aspiring theatre professionals to take the leap toward internships that align their passions with new opportunities.

Leaving home for college meant stepping away from the nonstop rhythm of rehearsal, cheer practice, school, and a tight-knit friend group. Suddenly, I was in a new state with no familiar faces and no to-do list. Learning to be alone ultimately helped me become a more grounded, confident version of myself.

In lieu of the new theatrical release, Wicked: For Good, here is how Wicked always seems to appear throughout my life during moments of change and transition.

Something can live on a stage, on a movie screen, or on a phone in someone’s hand, and somehow it is still the same thing and not the same thing at all.

Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.

The great American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim once said, “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” Looking back at where I was last year, my life feels vastly different.

Leverage your college's unique creative community to stay involved with the arts. There are limitless opportunities to blend your passions!

It's that time of year again....finals! Time for exams, essays, presentations, and reflections. As an education student, I frequently reflect on my growth as a future teacher and the lessons I have learned that I plan to apply in my classroom.

As I prepare to step into the “real world”, I find that I am not stressed but excited to pursue my passion after years of dedication, training, and hard work. Read BroadwayWorld's student blog here.

This semester has been a lot. Between classes during the day, rehearsals at night, homework squeezed in anywhere it fits, and simply trying to remember that sleep and food are, in fact, non-negotiable human requirements!

Auditions for our spring semester shows are coming up. Last year I was auditioning for Between the Lines and As You Like It. Now, I’m getting ready for Urinetown and The Murder on the Orient Express. I ended up playing one of my very favorite roles in Between the Lines and am looking forward to working on our upcoming productions. I’m especially excited for Urinetown as a huge fan of satire, comedy and over the top musical theatre styles.

Where does the time go between senior year of high school and freshman year in college? I'm still not sure!

I was someone who was always onstage in high school, and now I have become someone who loves being behind the scenes and being a part of the magic offstage. In the words of Belle in Beauty and the Beast, I have had “no change of heart, a change in me.”

Sonia speaks on what it's like to miss memories and home while also move forward and chase her dreams. As people we are supposed to evolve, change, grow, and move on.

When I started college, I wasn’t quite sure where I wanted things to go. I knew I wanted to be in New York, and that part of my plan had already been achieved, so what was next?