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My Top Two Tips for “Surviving” the College Audition Process
After countless conversations with other students who survived the February madness of The Palmer House and the pre-screen grind, we all agree: this journey is a roller coaster.
One Last Time (maybe) (possibly) (probably no)
Stay tuned as I eventually dissolve into madness, but at least madness is stageable, ty Hamlet and ty William Shakespeare for that.
Art is the Engine
Art has always been at the center of my life.
Chasing Possibility
Being back at school, away from the fast pace of New York City, gives me a daily opportunity to take small, personal risks.
9-Never
I sip on my morning coffee and think about how closely creativity is tied to my identity.
What We Share
When I go to the theatre, I don’t just watch the performance.
The Next Five Years
What can a girl do to keep her creativity thriving as she searches for artistic opportunities while living through corporate hours?
Pride Prevails
Broadway owes much of its soul to queer people.
What's It Like to Pursue Theatre Professionally? An Interview with Hayden Rivas
Musical theatre captivates me because it's the ultimate fusion where dance, music, and story create something more powerful than any single element alone.
The Big Apple (As a Student)
Here, I share some of my favorite (and least favorite things) about living and going to school in New York City while preparing for my current commuter era.
A Night of JOY: The First Preview
On June 21, 2025, JOY: A New True Musical had its very first preview.
It's Time to Keep Living
his is the show we have all been waiting for.
The Privilege of a Season
Close to the end of last school year, my friend Harper gave me a ride home from a late-night tech rehearsal.
It's Just a Ride
This journey is a roller coaster ride that I’m meant to enjoy for its highs and lows, and more importantly, one I chose to be on.
Theater Things I've Loved Recently
It’s the summertime, so I can now indulge in well-loved media and find new things to obsess over! So many wonderful theatre moments have recently inspired me to write this blog highlighting some of my favorites.
Have You Read This?
The “integrity” part of “academic integrity” goes far beyond just schoolwork and begs the question of students what values they exercise in their personal lives and as it pertains to their independent work, as well as what they seek to gain from their academic pursuits
The Path Ahead
I recently found out I'm finishing school in three years rather than four.
Can Artistic Integrity Exist in 2025?
The rise of AI and advanced plagiarism technology has greatly improved the value of artistic integrity in today’s culture.
Sunshine and Recovery
The school year is finally over.
Fordham University Performance Clubs
If you do not see something you would be interested in, you can always start your own group! Fordham does a great job of making sure there are opportunities for everyone to try new things or to do what they already know they love.
AI and Academic Integrity
If someone turns in an essay that they didn’t write and the teacher finds out that it’s AI, then they give it a zero, and there are meetings and possible suspensions and a whole mess of things that follow the AI discovery.
The 'Girlhood Play'
If you’ve been at all involved in the last few years with theater on college campuses and in high schools or with new theatrical work in general, chances are you’ve noticed the trend of “girlhood plays” cropping up across pretty much all theatrical spaces.
AAPD Summer Internship Program - Orientation Reflections
On Sunday May 25th, I moved to Washington D.
Dealing with Rejection as an Actor
Struggling with Rejection? Feeling upset or annoyed? Here's a blog on dealing and facing rejection as a high school performing arts acting major student.
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