BWW Blog: Tips for Audition Season
I don't know about you, but this time of year is super busy for me, as it is for most students! Some days, it can feel like you're drowning in schoolwork.
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I don't know about you, but this time of year is super busy for me, as it is for most students! Some days, it can feel like you're drowning in schoolwork.
This past Monday, I stood outside of a towering glass building, glancing from the map on my phone to the facade of the theater that almost glittered in the mid-afternoon sun.
The older I get, the more I hear from people how award shows aren't important and that they are far too political, or have a host that doesn't quite land the jokes like they should, or their favorite movies get snubbed.
I started classes with only two weeks before my first rehearsal and already it can feel overwhelming - even if things fall into place perfectly and things aren't being forgotten or rescheduled.
There's so much tension involved in applying to college that no one tells you what to do when you actually get there.
You've probably read enough 'new year, new me' clichés to last you a lifetime, so let me spare you.
I am fortunate enough to have grown up in a rich theatre community full of opportunities at every turn.
There's a lot of pressure when you want to pursue a career in the arts.
One of the strangest things about moving to college, provided that you aren't still living at home, is getting used to being away from home.
When I was younger I never quite understood the hype surrounding the end of a year and the start of a new one.
Resolutions.
School breaks are hard, especially if your job is an on-campus job like mine is, and if you like to stay busy.
I had the pleasure of seeing Waitress on its North American tour this past weekend at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California.
When I was younger, I always thought I needed to go to an event with a family member or a friend or I would feel awkward and alone, but as I've gotten older I've realized that seeing a show by yourself can be enjoyable and liberating.
I jumped at the opportunity to join the scenic crew of one of UCI's mainstage productions.
As the quarter rounds out to a close in the next two weeks, the stress of final assignments slowly creeps up on everyone.
Life after graduation can be daunting! You may be wondering where the best place is for you to locate yourself as an actor.
My fall quarter at SCAD just ended last week and now I'm off until the beginning of January for my winter break.
For those of you who are currently in school, maybe it's your senior year of high school, maybe it's your first semester in college, or maybe like me, you're a transfer student.
This week I wanted to give you some ideas for your next movie night.
As any student with a tight budget knows, one of the main goals when seeing a show is to try to get a seat that is cheap yet allows me to still see at least 50% of the stage.
Where do you get inspiration from for your art? As a sophomore dramatic writing student, I decided to take three dramatic writing classes this quarter, which could be kind of ambitious, but I've loved the challenge.
As an aspiring actress there are certain routines I keep whether I'm actively rehearsing for a show or not.
At the end of last week, the schedule of courses for winter quarter came out, also known as The Week That Lauren Freaks Out For A Solid Five Days Over Which Courses To Enroll In.
So you've gotten the email.