The TikTokification of Musical Theatre Songs
Over the past several years, TikTok has become one of the most used apps globally.
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Over the past several years, TikTok has become one of the most used apps globally.
I may be in my 16th and final year of schooling, but that doesn’t make back to school any less fun (or any less busy).
As theater lovers and aspiring industry professionals, staying musically literate is extremely important.
I am taking a German class while studying abroad in Austria, and one of my recent assignments was to use the language in real life.
I’ve been trying to only say yes to things that I know are going to fulfil me and fill up my cup and not take away from it.
As someone who breezed through a lot of school, I, admittedly, haven’t always had the best study skills or habits.
As I reflect on my dramaturgical education over the past two years – which feels like a lifetime but is really only the blink of an eye – it’s fascinating to see how my view of what dramaturgy is has shifted and transformed.
October, the month of change, is upon us.
This whole process has made me realize just how important it is to really expand your own understanding and to work in a sort of multi-disciplinary way.
When I leave in the morning, I double check that I have everything I need before I leave my apartment.
As a double BFA reject (both Acting and Musical Theatre) student who now studies directing in a Theatre Arts B.
Although I miss having my own bedroom and bathroom and midterm season never really ends here, I feel like I’m finally in a good rhythm.
Midterms are a struggle for people of all academic pursuits and levels, but nothing compares to staring down one of your worst subjects and realizing both you and your grade might just crack under the pressure.
My first time being involved with a department-run show at UC San Diego would not come until recently, and so as an underclassman, my quarters were spent focused on pursuing student-led theater.
In July I spent a few days in New York City, and one morning, I had the chance to grab breakfast with a director I admire who graduated from UCSD.
If you’d told me that I’d learn an entire musical in two days, have one rehearsal, and then perform an entire weekend of shows, I definitely would not have believed you.
The greatest beauty and biggest heartbreaks of life in theatre are the friends you make along the way.
Curious about what it's like to be part of an English-language theater group in Japan? In this blog, I’ll share my experience with MODEL PRODUCTION (MP), a student-led theater organization founded on the concept of “English through Drama.
Over fall break, I had the opportunity to visit NYC with my parents and twin sister in order to celebrate our birthday coming up on October 30 (and it's Wicked Day!).
This semester I am a part-time student as well as working a part-time job.
I really tried to focus on the fact that these were the last ones I was going to do here at this place.
Life is full of crazy adventures, and one random Thursday night proved this to be true.
Being back in school is definitely a change in pace from the stress free summer I spent working retail and binge-watching Dance Moms.
The realization that we have less than a year left of class, about 8 months to be exact, has stirred the panic of adulthood and the events that go beyond university waiting for us after graduation.
Going into this semester, I knew I wanted to slow down and make more room for responsibilities outside of school, so I lightened my load.