HOW Hard to Be the Bard? Pt 2 – The Script
In my last entry, I covered playwriting tips for outlining and creating the idea for a strong play or musical.
First-person stories from college and theatre students.
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In my last entry, I covered playwriting tips for outlining and creating the idea for a strong play or musical.
Now in college, and having had the opportunity to stage and direct “Mortal Dilemma” at my school, I’ve had lots of my theatre major peers ask me about my writing process and tips on how to create and perfect their own pieces.
'Being an actor, and an acting student, is incredibly time consuimg.
Musical theater is hard work and it is never going to be a walk in the park.
I think we’ve all experienced academic burnout at one point or another, but I didn’t appreciate that burnout could extend to a summer job until now.
Have you ever been told that you're special, an old soul, or very mature for your age? Was any grade below a 95% considered 'failing' to you? Were you constantly participating in every activity humanly possible? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Being burnt out means that you are not well.
It’ll be nice to take a class merely because I’m interested in the topic, something which can often be overlooked while choosing college courses.
I have burnouts a lot more than I’d like to admit these days, and it’s been helpful to know the causes of this massive weight hanging in the air.
So, you successfully landed a part in your first show; congrats! Now that the stress of song singing, monologue reading, and waiting for the auditions is over—what comes next?
One of the things that I wanted to do this summer was to learn something new.
Remember that prescreens are just a snapshot of your work.
I also allow myself to devote time to other hobbies to give my mind a break.
I also allow myself to devote time to other hobbies to give my mind a break.
One of my favorite things is walking back into my community theatre for the summer.
The only way to achieve your goals is to know what you need to do to get there.
I was so frustrated at the situation, but looking back, I wouldn't change a thing.
When I was a senior in high school, I remember trying to find the perfect college for me to pursue an education in musical theatre.
It’s always at the beginning of the semester where I have to buy a planner.
I recently just finished up my run as the icon of female independence, Donna Sheridan, in a Summer production of Mamma Mia!, and my heart has never been so full.
If you’re interested in soaking up the full experience of your school and/or program, I encourage you to find ways to become more involved.
After my first year of college, this summer has been reflective and has made me look back at my year and consider my emotions as well as my wants and needs.
There is one thing that is always, always going to be a priority for me.