I'm Watching It Burn(out)
I experienced a lot of burnout this summer.
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The (Un)Summer-y Blues
I have exactly 12 days left of my summer at home, and I’m actually quite terrified of leaving again.
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.
HOW Hard to Be the Bard? Pt 1 – The Plan
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.
Ruby's Survival Guide for Burnout in the Arts!
Treat every day like a blessing and a challenge all wrapped into one, and hopefully your days will feel burnout free!
My Favorite Theatre Memories
Theatre has brought me my closest friendships, funniest inside jokes, and deepest realizations about myself and who I want to become.
Stepping Outside Of My Comfort Zone
It is difficult to decide to voluntarily do something scary.
I Wanted To Be A Neuroscientist?
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.
Acting Student Burnout... What Can We Do?
'Being an actor, and an acting student, is incredibly time consuimg.
Taking a Breath: How I Recover from Burnout
I also allow myself to devote time to other hobbies to give my mind a break.
Preventing Performer Burnout
Musical theater is hard work and it is never going to be a walk in the park.
The Burden of Burnout
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.
Burnout, Why Does It Keep Happening?
Being burnt out means that you are not well.
Choosing Classes
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.
Finding A Focus
The only way to achieve your goals is to know what you need to do to get there.
Burning Away with Work
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.
Theatre Tips and Tricks
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?
Animals Go To Broadway
One of the things that I wanted to do this summer was to learn something new.
10 Reminders for Those Starting the College Prescreen Process
Remember that prescreens are just a snapshot of your work.
Taking a Breath: How I Recover from Burnout
I also allow myself to devote time to other hobbies to give my mind a break.
Coming Home to Community Theatre
One of my favorite things is walking back into my community theatre for the summer.
Leaning Into the Chaos
I was so frustrated at the situation, but looking back, I wouldn't change a thing.
How I Manage My Life
One of the most beneficial things I can do for myself is to plan my weekdays in advance.
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