My Experience with Devised Theatre
Playing with Poe’s works and diving into the realm of devising for the first time was a real growth experience for my peers and I.
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My Old Playground
I hope to not get too repetitive in my blogs, but there is a lot to say about the shy girl who loved theater (aka I wrote a letter to my younger self because I'm proud of her and I hope she feels the same way about me).
A Theatre Kid Behind a Follow Spot
Just this weekend, from the 10th to the 11th, we completed the third year’s run of Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.
Summer in the City
Living in the city for the summer can be daunting.
Warning: College Finals Are Actually Really Hard
No one warns you about how difficult finals are in college (or at least I wasn't warned).
Academic Integrity: You Owe It to Yourself
'Cheating in academics is only cheating yourself of your potential.' This is something most have probably grown numb to (including myself) whether or not you actually cheat.
The Final Countdown - Finals Week At UConn
At last, the week every student dreads—or is excited for, depending on who you ask—has finally passed at my school: finals week.
Advice from Senior Survivors of the College Audition Process
This year I have had the pleasure of being a small part in these graduating senior’s college processes – answering questions along the way and giving advice as they needed it.
Reflecting on Junior High Theatre Education
I am eternally grateful for my experience in junior high theatre, and appreciate the foundation that it laid for my future pursuits of academic theatre.
Goodbye to Burnout
So to you, Burnout, thank you for showing me that I needed a rest, and hopefully I don’t see you again any time soon!
After “Musical Season”
I am constantly trying to discover plays and musicals that are new to me.
INTO THE WOODS Changed My Life
We all have that one show that has been ever present in our lives, whether we recognized it or not.
Audition Season
Consistently look through casting breakdown sites, learn new songs that suit you, and figure out what materials you’ll need for auditions coming up soon.
Total Eclipse of the Sun
It was probably one of the coolest, most surreal things I’ve ever seen in my life.
Battling Imposter Syndrome
So yes, I still fall victim to feeling like an imposter, but once I get out of my head, I feel so much joy and love for the career that I am in and for the show that I’m in.
The Dreaded Timeline
Are you experiencing performer burnout, or are you overwhelmed by expectations? As performers, we’re haunted by the dreaded timeline.
My Experience With Fighting Burnout
Between all the constant assignments and exams, it’s incredibly easy to feel a phenomenon known as burnout.
The Value of Theatre Education in Our Schools
Having personally experienced the effects of creating theatre on a human’s development, I cannot help but smile at the thought of getting to be apart of that process in any capacity.
On The Verge of a Showcase
When I came to the UK to pursue my degree in musical theatre, I never thought I would land myself in so many other things outside of performing on stage.
A Tour Through My Theatre 'Eras'
When I look back, I realize that the stages of my theatre-kid history can be divided into distinct “eras” based on the shows that I most listened to at the time and the other shows that I discovered through them.
My Summer Vision Board
As we approach the final week of classes, I can only focus on one thing: summer.
The Balance of School, Work and Theatre
Another thing that takes away the stress of the week, if I’m being totally honest, is my rehearsals.
A Brief Guide to College Auditions
The college application process is overwhelming for any student applying, but even more overwhelming for those pursuing a musical theater or theater degree.
Resources For Music Students
If you have any free time before or during the semester, I would recommend browsing through some of these resources.
The Show Must Go On!
How do a broken pit, unfinished set, and a sick actor result in six incredible performances of Urinetown (the musical!)? Love, determination, and a bit of theatre magic!
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