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Getting out of Your Comfort Zone
Fear of perception will shut you down as an actor, but the opinions others hold about you are completely outside of your control.
Cancel All Your Parties and Come See PARADE!
Ariana Glaser, Mary Phagan, details her summer spent performing in Cultural Arts Playhouse's Production of Parade.
Merrily Rolling Along
Rising freshman at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music shares how she balances her studies and her passions.
Networking 101, My Top 3 Website Recommendations for Building Your Network
There's nothing more important than networking yourself in an easy and assesible way for directors, producers, and employers in general...
Tips and Tricks in the Audition Room
What are they looking for? How should I play it? These questions and more can be answered, along with other various tips and tricks on how to dazzle in the audition room.
Tips for Managing Workload as a Theater Student
College theater can be a lot to manage and it’s ok if you do not feel you have a complete grasp on what you are doing - I’m a senior and I don’t think I do either.
Show Week as a Marketing Intern
Have you ever wondered what show week looks like for a regional Broadway organization? I have gone through this experience not once, but twice this summer as a Social Media & Marketing Intern at Broadway Grand Rapids (BGR), located in Grand Rapids, Michigan!
The Ultimate Summer Stock Experience
One of the best parts about working in summer stock is the amount of shows that happen in a summer.
Building Your Support System
As I was thinking about this upcoming year, I began to wonder what is one piece of advise I would give to every college student? I landed on the importance of building your support system.
So You Didn't Get Cast... Now What?
So now, you auditioned for a show and did not make it in.
Finding Play Inspiration on Fire Island
At the beach you can find any type of character you want: Locals, people from out of town, teenagers on summer break, the workers at the deli, etc. The best thing you can do when developing a new character for a story is to analyze the behavior of real people.
A Week In Paradise - My Summer Vacation Recap
One of my favorite parts of summer break is going on vacation.
The Balance Beam
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, including academic coursework, theatre commitments, and work obligations.
Surviving Evaluation Season!
There are many variations on how to grade one's performance in a class, the one we all learn firsthand is through exams.
How Can You Manage It All?
I thrive on staying busy, and despite the busy schedule with theatre, work, and school, I manage it all with careful planning, making sure to take time to relax, and having an incredible support system of friends and family.
A Letter to Rising BFA Musical Theatre Freshmen
Once you’re settled into classes, and dorm life, and you have a few friends, that barreling freight train is going to come to a crashing halt.
Stage Managing Responsibilities
How can you stage manage shows, college courses, a part-time job and so much more? Destiny has some tips and tricks for that.
Studying Abroad in Scotland as a Theater Major
Traveling to new places with exciting opportunities and experiences has always been a joy of mine.
School Tools: How to Prepare for the Upcoming Academic Year
Being in a BFA acting program, the start of a new school year typically feels like jumping onto an already running train.
College Audition Advice
As I was living through my application nightmare, I can remember finding comfort in listening to and reading about other students’ experiences.
Running Out of Time
The days are flying by and I’m scared the days of my senior year are going to fly by too.
18 Shows?! Finding Energy in a Long Run
Broadway performers do 8 shows a week and I always hear actors talking about finding a continuous appreciation for performing a show many times, but I never actually got it.
Breaking the Box
One of the most frequent questions I was asked as a child was “what do you want to be when you grow up?” I used to have an immediate answer–from teacher to reporter to anyone famous–but as I aged, I dreaded the question.
Six Weeks in a Commedia Mask
This summer, I spent six weeks in Florence, Italy studying Commedia dell’Arte with NYU Grad Acting Faculty.
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