The In-Between
It's a given when you get involved in theatre, or any fine art for matter, that you will have to audition and that you will have to face rejection.
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It's a given when you get involved in theatre, or any fine art for matter, that you will have to audition and that you will have to face rejection.
If you remember from my very first blog post, I went into this summer kind of bummed because my summer was shaping up to be something completely different than what I envisioned, and as I write about what the rest of my summer looks like, I see that this summer is looking to be a summer of achieveme
Writing has always been a sort of escape for me and because it proved to be something of use to organize my busy life, I intended to take full advantage of it.
Just because you have a past with something, doesn't mean you need to bring it into your future.
One of the most beneficial things I can do for myself is to plan my weekdays in advance.
A few years ago, there was a TV show where one of the characters had a new, wacky job virtually everyday.
This past month, I’ve embarked on a couple different adventures– working with children, being a camp counselor, and helping get a show up on its feet.
With so many exciting things ahead, I can’t help but reflect on the past two years of undergrad.
'Few things inspire me more than seeing people pour themselves into something they’re truly and deeply passionate about.
I have been having a hard time maintaining the proper class/work/training balance in my life recently.
It was really cool to see all these ancient theaters, and all the history of Ancient Rome.
The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do as a performer is nothing.
'Throughout my life, I’ve struggled with burn out from overworking myself.
Getting things done can be tough, but hopefully this article can make it a little easier.
I’m still learning how to be more effective in managing my time, but I hope these strategies on staying productive this summer were helpful! They’ve been very helpful for me.
Keeping up training during the summer is challenging without having a structured work environment.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve learned that helps me keep my life together, even during the busiest of times.
Summer is the ideal season for theatre students for many reasons: summer stocks, the sleep we never had time for, and of course, simply having the spare time in general.
Time management takes practice just like any other skill.
If you read my post last month, you know that my summer plans include working, learning, and creating.
There's a consistent pressure I feel as a young actor to be constantly submitting and putting myself out there.
Growing up, I claimed to be a 'self-taught' dancer, which really just meant I loved dancing, but never found my way into formal training.
I have always been an academic and an athletic kind of person but when I was first met with having to balance these two components in my course, and maintaining my personal life, it was like a circus.
When I have a busier-than-normal day ahead of me, I take time the night before to make a game plan and organize my priorities.