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As the semester comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on what I've learned as a Student Blogger with BroadwayWorld, specifically in terms of discovering myself and my values through my writing.
While that uncertainty hurts the Type A side of me, the fear is motivating, and I find it to be extremely helpful to be somewhat on the side of the unknown.
This spring really feels like a turning point.
Writing about theatre has not made me an expert, but it has made me a far more attentive observer, and that has been the biggest surprise of all.
Something that I feel is overlooked for actors is developing skills aside from acting.
It's not every day that you get to speak with the composer of the musical you're working on.
So looking back, what has surprised me most is how much truth and knowledge I already had in me, even if I didn’t fully believe it or see it all working out at the time.
Now, when I am put in similar situations, I am able to take a step back and know that most of the time things work out in the way they are supposed to, and having experienced this, I know that things can go wrong and still work out.
While there is nothing wrong with simple, indifferent enjoyment of a performance, I want to challenge myself to find ways to actively engage with the content I am viewing.
For a long time, I assumed everyone experienced music the way I did—that sound came with color, that certain notes carried specific shades.
In order for there to be a true appreciation for the amount of labor that goes into creating a show, theatre students must understand each element of the work required to put it on.
Theater is not a trustworthy, stable, formulaic path, and it never will be, that’s just the nature of our field.
WVU Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Ryan Scoble takes a step back from his usual director role and steps into the spotlight as Brother Jeremiah in Something Rotten!
I have just finished the final show of my underclassman career.
This past month has been such a meaningful one for me as a performer.
After playing Elder Cunningham for a year on the national tour of The Book of Mormon, Diego announced that Chicago was going to be his last tour stop and would then be transferring to the Broadway production to continue playing Elder Cunningham!
My schedule is starting to get tighter and tighter as the school year comes to an end.
A few weeks ago I watched a series of reels made by Ken Davenport where he encourages high school theater organizations to incorporate more theatrical business positions into their organizations.
In any industry, rejection is inevitable.
Spring time in New York City is nothing short of unreliable weather and the beginning of outdoor dining and markets making a comeback! Being able to be back home and finally get to work in theatre the way that I want has definitely been the best.
When approaching future auditions and performance opportunities, I firmly believe that I will hold tight to NOVAdance.
All in all, 2026 is shaping up to be a great year for music, especially for us pop music fans.
Productions of all kinds are important, including student-led, youth, and community theatre productions.
I was told once in elementary school that I should have gone as a witch for halloween because my nose is so “pointy”.
Spring has always felt like a natural time to reset.
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