New York City Arts on a Budget
In total since being here I have seen fifty-five shows, and you just might be wondering how I do it, and to add to that, how I do it on a budget.
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In total since being here I have seen fifty-five shows, and you just might be wondering how I do it, and to add to that, how I do it on a budget.
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.
One of the best things about living in Vancouver is the huge number of cultural festivals in the summer.
This past year has made me tough, yet compassionate and a hard worker who knows the value of rest.
I chat with a good friend about her experiences as an up-and-coming playwright!
While some students are soaking in the sun after a year of hard work, many others are keeping the books open for a summer semester.
The best events come from the performances that are just at the right time.
One of my favorite memories over the pandemic was spending Saturday nights in my backyard with my friends.
Instead of heading straight for “1, 2, 3.
A good way to describe method acting is “reality acting.” When going into a role an actor or actress will usually start thinking how their character would think, how they would move, and all their motives.
A triple threat course is obviously not an easy feat but with all that I have learnt in my first year, I would not give anything else up for the world.
Choosing a college is a notoriously stress-inducing process, and it certainly wasn’t any easier the second time around.
“Our theater program equips us with talented mentors who take the art very seriously.
I knew I could do this.
A BFA in musical theatre is one of the most challenging and demanding majors, with acceptance rates as low as 5 to 9% and an average of 20 students per program.
Touring productions make theater more accessible overall: not just geographically, but financially as well.
My amazing trip to New York came to a close as my mom and I boarded our bus to take us back home to Delaware.
I can confidently tell you that studying and practicing multiple disciplines in and outside the classroom – arts administration, production, and performance – has made my academic career more valuable to me.
'I found a hobby that can allow me to continue discovering my love for acting, and combine it with my love for my favorite fandoms.
My boyfriend, Lewis, works in web design.
Student blogger Emily Townley talks about her theatre (and non-theatre) related plans!
It starts small.
Throughout my theater career, I have gone through periods of time where I have no confidence.