Before the Curtain Rises: A Look Into Pre-Show Rituals
Take a very, very deep breath.
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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.
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.
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.
Break A Leg
As they say in the beloved musical Funny Girl, “people who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” I have always believed that being bitten by the theater bug is one of the greatest gifts I could ever receive.
Tradition
I will always hold a special place in my heart for Anita’s Gelato and Playbill-stalking.
3 Theatre Games for Students
Theatre games are what make the world go round.
From Roses to Bananas: High School Musical Rituals I’ll Never Forget
These traditions hold such a special place in my heart.
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.
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.) Finding times to celebrate your wins is essential to continue on your path, especially if your path leads to the theater.
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.
Seasons of a Year
Rent is one of my favorite musicals.
My Broadway Wishlist
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.
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.
Maybe Don't Break A Leg
I am someone who has always prided myself on hard work and commitment to my projects, so having to step back and not give my 100% for the first time ever is terrifying.
5 Things I Am Grateful for in My BFA MT Program
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.
Take a Break
If you celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! If not, Happy Holidays to you! I don’t know about anyone else, but my favorite time of the year is the holiday season because that means food, family, and, as a student, a break from school.
Learning to Love the Weather Roulette
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.
A Study of Gratitude
This season always pushes the word gratitude back into every conversation, but in the arts, it often lands in more complicated ways.
Seasons of Changes: The Ways I've Changed 'For Good'
This year has helped me as an artist in many ways I never would have thought possible.
I Have Other Passions Besides Theatre - Lets Talk About It
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.
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