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Despite the fact that much of the evolution of the entertainment industry over the last century could easily be attributed to queer artists and their work, it is only in recent years that both audiences and producers seem to have become comfortable with receiving LGBTQ+ stories on a large scale.
Every semester, my course would host a fund-raiser cabaret where musical theatre students across the years get to perform, and I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them all since I came to university.
I think that to make the most of your studying, you have to take breaks every now and then, and these activities are good ways to do that while getting in touch with your surroundings.
Here's a peek into what I've been doing since coming back from winter break and some insight about what the life of a second semester college freshman in Wagner College's theatre program looks like.
Jukebox musicals, like Mamma Mia, have experienced mass success in both movie theaters and live on stage.
Ever wonder what a Freshman’s MT schedule is like? If not, this article is not for you but I assure you it’s not as simple and easy as it seems.
Juggling classes, rehearsals, work, and friendships can be very difficult in college, especially as a theatre major.
Whenever life feels overwhelming, I find it best just to take five minutes and just sit.
Get to know Olivia Mathis, a student at the Institute for American Musical Theatre, as she shares her advice on auditioning, stress management, parental support, and more!
Ever since I was young, I've been an avid theatergoer.
Some days feel like you have a foot in two different worlds.
I’m halfway through the semester, which means two things: the weather’s starting to get warmer and exams are upon us.
So, in lieu of this busy audition season, I wanted to share some of my handy-dandy tips and tricks that may help you ace your next audition.
Woohoo to semester two! I am, currently, a CCC (California Community College) student with plans to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona.
But with everything that’s been going on this past month, I find that I’ve been struggling to stay present in my day-to-day life.
And going after what I want and what I want to do, isn’t silly or ridiculous in the slightest.
Opening two shows back-to-back in a month might be the most tiring thing I’ve ever done, but I’ve never felt more accomplished
For myself and many of my peers, it seems that the mid-semester burnout hits earlier and earlier with every passing year.
These past few months, I’ve been working harder than I have before on improving my mindset and personal self care regimen.
My school has multiple choirs, and I’m currently in the junior jazz choir.
I had no idea what I was signing up for when I agreed to be the assistant stage manager for a workshop at my university, Wake Forest.
One habit I've picked up during my time as a BFA Musical Theatre student is meal prepping.
This week one of the most anticipated events of the year took place in Milan, Fall/ Winter 2024.
For most of my high school career, I thought I wanted to attend a four-year university, but I hadn’t considered why I wanted to take that path.
As the hosts of 'Peppers', MTR does the opening number.
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